Audra Upchurch has stepped into the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer at Cybermedia Technologies (CTEC), a move she announced on LinkedIn. Formerly the company’s Vice President, she brings more than 20 years of experience in homeland security, infrastructure, and environmental programs to the position.
Upchurch has built her career on advancing resilience and innovation in both the public and private sectors. Before joining CTEC, she spent a decade at LMI, where she rose to Vice President of Homeland Security after serving as Director of Infrastructure, Energy, and Environment. In these roles, she led initiatives that supported federal agencies in areas ranging from critical infrastructure protection to energy and environmental resilience.
Her earlier career includes work as an Environmental Analyst at Leidos, where she focused on environmental assessments and program management. She began her career in public service with the U.S. Forest Service in 1998 as a Seasonal Recreational Technician, an experience that laid the foundation for her interest in sustainability and infrastructure.
Upchurch holds an MBA from Virginia Tech and is currently pursuing a PhD in organizational leadership, corporate citizenship, ESG, and executive leadership.
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