Lonye Ford, CEO and Arlene Wube, President and COO, Arlo Solutions

Lonye Nicole Ford is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Arlo Solutions, a minority/veteran/8a/HUBZone-owned and operated business headquartered in Washington, DC. Arlo offers Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and a full range of cutting-edge Program Management and Strategic Communication solutions to the United States Government. The combination of these service offerings allows Lonye to lead Arlo into new frontiers capturing significant market share as a small business. With over 10 years of duty in the United States Air Force, Lonye acquired a love for, and ultimately the expertise in, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. Through her extensive involvement in these disciplines, she gained an in-depth knowledge of information technology and began her career as an Information Technology Specialist. At age 21, as a young professional exuding exemplary leadership quality, Lonye was hand selected to lead 24/7 helpdesk operations servicing 7,000 customers.

As a government contractor for 20+ years, Lonye led large teams and managed projects and portfolios ranging from $2M to $1.5B. She developed a myriad of innovative solutions and policies that were implemented at the highest level in the government, including co-authoring the Air Force Fast Track process and assessing, developing and streamlining the United States Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Framework process. Lonye’s strong work ethic afforded her numerous outstanding performance and leadership awards. Her quick wit to identify and solve complex problems, and her positive and astute business acumen, deem her a highly sought-after tech executive and teaming partner.

Lonye is a Hampton University graduate. She holds a master’s degree in Business Administration and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Known for being honest and forthright, Lonye is well respected in the business community. She has an amiable and genuine persona and a passion for mentoring youth in underserved communities. As part of her outreach, she partners with UrbanPromise, a nonprofit youth organization in Camden, NJ, to equip children and young adults with the skills necessary for academic achievement, life management, spiritual growth, and Christian leadership. She gives unselfishly of her time and resources to underprivileged communities in the Washington, DC, and Chicago metropolitan areas. Lonye’s desire to one day organize a legacy nonprofit of her own is beyond mere thought, but rather a life goal she undoubtedly will achieve.

Lonye’s commitment to Arlo, family, and the community is none other than paramount!


Arlene Wube is Cofounder of Arlo Solutions (Arlo) and serves as the company’s President and Chief Operations Officer. Arlo is a minority/veteran/8a owned and operated small business headquartered in Washington, DC.

Arlo offers intelligence, cybersecurity, and a full range of cutting-edge program management and strategic communication solutions to the United States government. As President and COO, Arlene has helped evolve Arlo to compete in the federal market and strategically analyzes, develops, and implements company functions such as day-to-day operations, IT & security, contract compliance, and numerous financial and human resources activities.

Arlene graduated from Howard University with a degree in Computer Information Systems. During her time at Howard, she became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. After she graduated, Arlene held positions as a Financial/Business Analyst and Data Administrator at several Fortune 500 companies, including Allstate Insurance Company in Northbrook, IL, and Northrop Grumman Information Technology in Alexandria, VA.
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Arlene has more than 10 years of experience running a small business and exhibits a strong understanding of marketing, operational needs, and...

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