Nov 27, 2017   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Lieutenant General Rhett Hernandez Joins Academy Securities’ Advisory Board

Academy Securities, a registered broker-dealer, certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), today announced the addition of Lieutenant General Rhett Hernandez to its Advisory Board.

Lieutenant General Hernandez served in the United States Army for 39 Years and was the first Commander of Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER), where he was responsible for the daily operations, defense and risk management of all Army networks with 1.2 million users. As the Army’s lead for all cyberspace activity, Lieutenant General Hernandez built a cyber force of more than 17,000 people and led the development of a wide range of concepts, plans and programs to minimize cyber risk and ensure Army operations. Lieutenant General Hernandez previously served as the Deputy Chief of Staff, Army Operations; Chief, U.S. Military Training Mission, Saudi Arabia; and Commanding General, Human Resources Command. In all three positions, he was involved in key issues and decisions at the highest levels.

“We are honored to add such a highly-esteemed cyber expert to our firm’s Advisory Board,” stated Academy’s Chairman and CEO Chance Mims. “Lieutenant General Rhett Hernandez brings a wealth of experience that will help our partners and clients in a field whose relevance today cannot be overstated.”

Lieutenant General Hernandez commented on joining Academy Securities: “I'm excited and humbled about the opportunity to join this team of trusted professionals committed to providing an unmatched perspective on global markets, so critical to today's complex and ever-changing geopolitical environment. However, what excites me the most as a Veteran is our social mission to increase Veterans opportunities.”

Currently, Lieutenant General Hernandez serves as the West Point Cyber Chair to the Army Cyber Institute, as well as President of CyberLens, LLC. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy, West Point, a Master of Science degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia and a Masters of National Security Strategy from the National War College where he was named a distinguished graduate. He was an Assistant Professor for Probability and Statistics at the United States Military Academy and has published articles on leadership and cyber topics.

“The addition of Lieutenant General Rhett Hernandez will further Academy’s mission of hiring and training returning military veterans to help serve our clients,” said Phil McConkey, President of Academy Securities.

About Academy Securities

Academy Securities is a preeminent disabled veteran owned investment bank with strength in capital markets, public finance, fixed income and equity trading. Leadership and staff have had intensive military training prior to entering and gaining in depth financial services experience in global capital markets. We are mission driven with a high ethical code, a solid sense of accountability and strive for excellence in the pursuit of our clients’ success. Intellectual assets, strong visionary leaders and a proud team commitment bring out the best in each other for the benefit of our clients. Academy is our nation’s first and only post-9/11 disabled veteran owned investment bank and is a certified as a DVBE, SDVOSB, and MBE. The firm has a strong top and middle tier client base served by a national platform with offices in New York, Chicago, Boston, San Diego and Chapel Hill. Information about Academy Securities is available at www.academysecurities.com.