

Our Story
For over two decades, our team led efforts delivering automated targeting solutions for U.S.-led coalition operations and C2ISR analytics supporting global missions. These solutions, fueled by talented employees dedicated to mission success, enabled the fusion and sharing of operations and intelligence data from CONUS to the tactical edge, integrating over 150 Joint, Service, and Coalition systems. Along the way, we contributed to building a thriving defense software company, gaining unparalleled expertise in solving complex operational challenges.
After holding successive executive roles with both small and large defense integrators, we chose to return to our small company roots, founding Valencor with the mission of providing expert advisory and assistance services to help the government tackle tomorrow’s global security challenges. Leveraging our deep experience, we guide organizations in securely integrating, managing, and exploiting data within emerging data-centric security environments.
We are committed to building a world-class team where every member is respected and empowered, utilizing the same knowledge management best practices we recommend to our customers. As trusted advisors in C5ISR and targeting, Valencor is ready to partner with government and industry teammates who share our dedication to mission success.
Who We Are
Our Leadership Team
Valencor is the perfect combination of agility and deep experience when it comes to solving the DoD’s toughest technology problems.


Nikki Herman
CEO & Partner
Nikki Herman, Partner & CEO of Valencor, is a recognized leader in the Defense and Intelligence Sectors for more than 20 years, having held numerous positions including Vice President of Finance and Operations for a multi-billion-dollar corporation, and C-level positions in small and mid-tier companies. She was instrumental in scaling and managing corporate operations for a small Defense software company through explosive growth and successive acquisitions by Private Equity and a large Defense & Intelligence integrator. Nikki’s expertise includes integrating companies, CAS and DCAA/DCMA compliance, Government Accounting, Incurred Cost submissions, financial management, and benefit plan structuring.
Charles (Chuck) F. McLean III, Partner & CIO of Valencor, is comfortable in a board room, but prefers to have his hands on a keyboard building solutions. Prior to Valencor, Chuck served as COO of a small Defense services company, after 17 years successfully growing technical programs instrumental in the growth and acquisition of a small Defense software company. He spent over five years deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, working directly with stakeholders to understand and meet critical operational needs with agile Targeting and C2ISR solutions—credited by senior commanders with saving lives and resources. His innovative solutions have been used to power data integration and replication across multiple security enclaves, delivering interoperability to over 150 Joint and Coalition systems. Chuck drives the technical vision for Valencor, focusing on delivering next-generation, secure cloud-native data integration solutions accelerating transition of DoD’s legacy C5ISR mission systems to Zero Trust Architectures.

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