Summit-TEK is a GSA MAS IT Schedule contract holder (SIN 54151S, Contract #47QTCA22D0038). Simplifying procurement for federal, state, and local agencies. Through this contract vehicle, we provide timely, cost-effective access to highly skilled, security-cleared IT professionals. Our talent network supports critical needs in cybersecurity, investigative analytics, systems engineering, and program management.
Veteran-Owned Firm. Mission-Driven. Trusted Talent.
Summit-TEK was founded by former law enforcement professionals from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Our leadership brings firsthand insight into federal security policies, supply chain protection, and network assurance.
As a veteran-owned firm, we leverage decades of government and industry experience to connect agencies with cleared professionals they need most. Our team’s backgrounds in risk mitigation, due diligence, supply chain information security, and compliance ensure we understand mission requirements and deliver talent prepared to meet them.
What sets us apart is simple: we combined federal expertise with a proven network of cleared professionals, delivering scalable solutions that align with both operational and budgetary needs.
Summit-TEK’s leadership comes from Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, ensuring deep expertise in federal law enforcement and national security.
Todd Horton was a senior manager at Homeland Security Investigations with 24 years of federal law enforcement experience as a Special Agent and eight years as an intelligence professional in the U.S. Army.
Todd Horton brings more than 30 years of national security and law enforcement experience to his role as co-founder and CEO of Summit-TEK. A former senior manager with Homeland Security Investigations and an intelligence professional in the U.S. Army, Mr. Horton has led complex global investigations in supply chain security, cybercrime, asset protection, and transnational criminal enterprise.
Since retiring from federal service, Mr. Horton has guided the growth of Summit-TEK, overseeing federal and private sector contracts in maritime security, information security and investigations. Under his leadership, Summit-TEK has introduced innovative technologies to strengthen federal enforcement and has built trusted partnerships across both domestic and international stakeholders. Respected as a determined and versatile leader, Mr. Horton is recognized for his ability to forge strong relationships and deliver mission-focused solutions.
David “Paul” Gubler served as a senior field analyst for Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for 24 years and eight years as an intelligence professional in the U.S. military (Army).
David “Paul” Gubler brings more than 30 years of experience in federal law enforcement and military intelligence to his role as co-founder of Summit-TEK. He served for 24 years as a senior field analyst with Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Customers and Border Protection, and eight years as an intelligence professional in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Gubler is recognized as an innovative leader with a proven ability to manage teams across civilian and military environments. He has consistency leveraged technology and advanced investigative methods to strengthen operations, streamline enforcement efforts, and deliver mission-focused solutions. His career highlights include serving as the lead criminal analyst for the Container Security Initiative (CSI) in Genoa, Italy, where he coordinated joint examinations with Italian law enforcement and advanced U.S. security interests abroad.
Throughout his career, Mr. Gubler has applied cutting-edge techniques in intelligence collection, criminal investigations, and interagency collaboration. Professionally trained at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia, he has built a reputation for operating under pressure, driving innovation, and fostering effective partnerships across federal, state, local, and international security communities.
Emilia Arutyunova has cultivated a distinguished career as a security professional and analyst with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) as well as private industry. Her journey began with a deep-rooted passion for national security and intelligence, which she pursued through rigorous academic training and specialized certifications in security management and counterintelligence.
Emilia Arutyunova is a seasoned security professional with extensive experience at the Defensive Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and in private industry. Driven by a longstanding commitment to national security, she has built her career on safeguarding sensitive facilities, information, and operations against evolving threats.
Her expertise includes conducting comprehensive security assessments, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and implementing counterintelligence and risk mitigation strategies. She is skilled at analyzing complex data to identify emerging threats and developing proactive measures to prevent breaches, espionage, and terrorism-related risks.
Recognized for her integrity and vigilance, Emilia has earned a reputation as a trusted leader in the cleared industry. Her commitment to excellence and deep knowledge of security management and counterintelligence make her an invaluable asset to the protection of U.S. national security interests.