Rupert Cannon serves as Information Technology Director at McNear Agency Services LLC, bringing over 20 years of comprehensive IT experience to the organization. A graduate of Florida A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and certified in cybersecurity, Mr. Cannon oversees the entire technology infrastructure that supports McNear's operations, personnel, and client-facing service delivery.

In his role, Mr. Cannon is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and security of McNear Agency Services' IT environment — including network infrastructure, endpoint management, data security, cloud systems, and the technology platforms that power the company's administrative, HR, security, and operational functions. His 20+ years of experience span everything from enterprise systems management to advanced cybersecurity frameworks, giving him the full-spectrum expertise to protect and optimize the company's technology posture.

Mr. Cannon's cybersecurity expertise is particularly critical in McNear's government contracting environment — where data protection, system compliance, and information security standards are non-negotiable. He applies industry-recognized frameworks including NIST and CMMC to ensure McNear's systems meet or exceed the security requirements of every government and commercial contract the company holds.

A proud graduate of Florida A&M University — one of the nation's leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities — Mr. Cannon brings both the technical depth and professional discipline that comes from a rigorous IT education paired with two decades of real-world experience. His leadership ensures McNear Agency Services operates with the technology resilience, security posture, and digital capabilities required to compete and deliver at the highest level.