Kathleen Scudder

About Kathleen Scudder

With over 27 years at the helm of high-stakes operations in law enforcement and emergency management, I have deep knowledge in leadership, managing people and things as well as solving complex problems. My core competencies lie in strategic planning, orchestrating complex, mission-critical operations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Our team is dedicated to enabling responsive and efficient services, closely aligning with the mission to deliver innovative technical solutions. My leadership is driven by a commitment to excellence and the integration of diverse perspectives that enhance organizational performance.Before retiring from federal service, my role as the Executive Director at the US Border Patrol honed my expertise in managing multi-faceted law enforcement operations. I led the Mission Readiness Directorate, ensuring our operators were supported with essential resources, ranging from budget management to health and safety protocols. My tenure was marked by strategic leadership and a robust emergency management framework that empowered the team to navigate challenges effectively and uphold national security standards.

Experience

1. President - Federal Solutions

   Trusted Driver

   Oct 2025 — Present

   Digital Traffic Safety: Overseeing solutions that modernize how traffic safety and enforcement are handled digitally.Federal Strategy: Leading the \"Federal Solutions\" arm, which involves managing relationships and contracts with government agencies like the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).Law Enforcement Integration: Leveraging deep subject matter expertise—such as Scudder’s 27 years in federal law enforcement—to ensure technology products meet the operational needs of officers and agents.Mission Readiness: Applying experience in budget management and strategic planning to scale the company\'s footprint within the public sector.

Education

• SUNY Brockport

  BS, Criminal Justice

  1994 — 1996

• Naval Postgraduate School

  MA, Homeland Defense and Security

  2008 — 2009

• Finger Lakes Community College

  AAS, Criminal Justice

  1992 — 1994