Lonye Nicole Ford is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Arlo Solutions, a minority/veteran/8a owned and operated business headquartered in Washington, DC.
Arlo Solutions delivers cutting-edge Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Program Management, and Strategic Communication services to the U.S. Government. This unique combination of expertise positions Arlo to capture significant market share while driving innovation as a dynamic small business. Today, Arlo Solutions serves over a dozen agencies across 20+ contracts. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) announced Arlo Solutions as the Minority Veteran Owned Firm of the Year. Also in 2023, Lonye and her co-founder Arlene Wube won Washington DC’s Small Businesspersons of the Year Award. In 2025, Arlo’s revenue was just north of $35 million.
Lonye's background exemplifies Arlo's commitment to excellence. With over a decade ofservice in the U.S. Air Force, she developed a deep passion and unmatched expertise in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. Her career began as an Information Technology Specialist, at Aviano’s Network Control Center, driven by a strong understanding of IT systems. At the age of 21, Lonye was hand selected to lead a 24/7 helpdesk operations servicing 7,000 customers. Through her strategic vision and leadership, Arlo Solutions is pioneering new frontiers in government services.
As a government contractor for 20+ years, Lonye has 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. Her quick wit to identify and solve complex problems, and her positive and astute business acumen, deems her a highly sought-after tech executive and teaming partner.
Lonye is a Hampton University graduate. She also earned her MBA from Strayer University 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. Additionally, Lonye also serves as a board member of the DC chapter of After-School All-Stars. Lonye’s desire is to one day organize a legacy nonprofit of her own, a life goal she undoubtedly will achieve.
Lonye’s commitment to Arlo, family, and community is none other than paramount.
