Senior Leadership

As Nuspire’s CEO, Lewie Dunsworth works closely with the leadership team to develop growth strategies and ensure the company consistently delivers on its vision, mission, purpose and strategic goals. Dunsworth is a visionary leader who is well-respected in the cybersecurity space, as both a practitioner and business leader. Bringing more than 20 years of industry experience to Nuspire, his experience and focus on innovating technology platforms—with the constant enhancement of service delivery processes—drives a vision of helping clients achieve their expected outcomes.

Prior to joining Nuspire, Dunsworth held positions including Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Executive Vice President of Global Security Services at Herjavec Group, CISO at H & R Block and Senior Vice President of Advisory Services and Managed Services at Optiv.

Dunsworth earned his bachelor’s degree in network and communications management from DeVry University and earned an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from the University of Missouri. He is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

An accomplished leader, innovator and premier thinker in cyber security and risk management with a proven track record of success, J.R. Cunningham has performed executive consulting, architecture, and assessment work across the globe and in a wide variety of industries including manufacturing, insurance, healthcare, education, intelligence community, retail, and government. Prior to joining Nuspire, J.R. built and led industry respected executive consulting practices for Optiv & Herjavec Group. J.R. is known throughout the industry as an evangelist of practical and business aligned security techniques. Prior to his work in security and risk, J.R. directed technology operations at MarketWatch.com, one of the world’s most visited web sites.

Brian Lamberger is the Chief Revenue Officer at Nuspire, where he spearheads the company’s sales and partnerships divisions. With a rich background in technology services, Brian brings over 25 years of experience in consulting, cybersecurity, managed services and cloud solutions. His strategic leadership is pivotal in driving Nuspire’s growth strategy, focusing on building high-performing teams that deliver exceptional customer and partner value, fueling the company’s scaling revenues.  

Previously serving as the Chief Revenue Officer at AccountabilIT, Brian has a proven track record of leading complex and consultative sales processes. His career portfolio includes significant roles such as National Sales Director for ERP Hosting and Managed Services, Director of Solution Sales and Regional Sales Director. Brian is committed to developing solutions that not only meet technical requirements but also address the specific challenges of individuals and businesses, a philosophy he passionately integrates into his leadership and team development strategies at Nuspire. 

Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in International Business from Western International University. Outside of his professional commitments, he is actively involved in community service, volunteering with his family at their church and various poverty alleviation organizations. This blend of professional expertise and community involvement underscores Brian’s comprehensive approach to leadership and growth, both within and outside the corporate environment. 

Michael Wilson leads the Technology division of the organization, which involves the vision, strategy, architecture, infrastructure, development, and production system operation of Nuspire and its clients. Wilson has a proven track record of delivering value to customers through custom-built solutions in two previous cybersecurity companies, with a focus on differentiation, innovation, and execution.

Prior to joining Nuspire, Michael was CTO and first employee of FishTech for CYDERES (Cyber Defense and Response). There he started building their MDR platform, developed partnerships with Google and GCP, and grew the company to be a major competitor in the Advanced MSS & MDR space. Wilson also has experience working for FishNet Security, H&R Block, and Optiv. He is passionate about keeping the ‘startup spark’, leading teams, and will ensure we stop to celebrate the milestones. Wilson received his bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University.

Chris Boehnlein oversees Nuspire’s finance and accounting functions as Vice President of Finance, managing key areas including the corporate budget, financial statement reporting, treasury, and finance and accounting operations. Chris joined Nuspire in 2018 to develop the financial planning and analysis functions to help the business scale for rapid growth.

Prior to joining Nuspire, Chris led the finance team at one of the largest global art dealers in the world, where he was responsible for building out the company’s revenue dashboards and overseeing the annual global revenue targets. Chris received his MBA in 2015 with a concentration in accounting. In his free time, Chris enjoys traveling with his family and spending time with his wife and three children.

Emily Burke, SHRM-SCP, is Vice President of Human Resources, responsible for global talent acquisition and engagement, performance management, professional development, strategic employee, management and executive relations, and nurturing the culture and incredible professionals at Nuspire. From her beginnings in building/repairing computers and administering networks to her years in cultivating a depth of HR knowledge and experience, she brings a uniquely combined background and passion for both business and technology. Since joining Nuspire in 2015, she has managed multiple roles encompassing all areas of HR.  

Her working style encompasses a high integrity, collaborative, genuine and results-focused approach. She has a track record of creative and strategic solution-oriented leadership. Emily holds a Bachelor of Business Degree (BBA) and is an SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), the highest certification through the Society for Human Resources Management, SHRM. 

As Nuspire’s VP of Service Delivery, Steve Drohan leads all operations for Nuspire, including implementation, security operations, network operations, supply chain, threat hunting, threat intelligence, SIEM support, client success and the service desk. Drohan brings a strong track record of delivering quality service for Nuspire’s clients, focusing on a people-first approach.

Before Nuspire, Steve was VP of Security Operations for GBprotect, a managed security services provider (MSSP). Drohan also has experience delivering projects for Eli Lilly, Genuity, Texas Utilities, Bechtel and Johnson & Johnson. He is passionate about ensuring the client has a superior experience, from implementation through steady-state operations. Drohan received his bachelor’s degree in business from Eastern Michigan University and his master’s degree from Biola University. Drohan is also a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a Project Management Professional (PMP).