EverLine Appoints Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Expert Jason Cradit as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer

HOUSTON, Texas [July 9, 2026] — EverLine, a leading provider of integratedtechnical services for critical infrastructure, today announced the appointmentof Jason Cradit as chief technology officer and chief information securityofficer. A cybersecurity and operational technology leader with more than 25years of experience across the energy, pipeline, aerospace, and defensesectors, Cradit will lead the company's technology strategy and securityprograms as operators face increasing pressure to secure and modernizemission-critical systems.

Across critical infrastructure sectors, cybersecurity,compliance, and operations are rapidly converging into a single operationalimperative. Pipeline and midstream operators, electric utilities, renewableenergy developers, and data center owners face the challenge of maintainingcontinuous operations while adapting to evolving regulations, increasinglysophisticated threats, and heightened expectations for resilience and auditreadiness. EverLine's integrated operating model is designed to help customersmeet these demands by combining compliance expertise, operational technology,control center operations, and cybersecurity capabilities.

Cradit brings more than 25 years of experience securingand operating highly regulated critical infrastructure across the energy,pipeline, aerospace, and defense sectors. Throughout his career, he has ledcybersecurity programs, operational technology security strategies, andcompliance frameworks spanning classified defense systems, pipeline controlrooms, NERC-regulated energy operations, and mission-critical infrastructure.

As CTO/CISO,Cradit oversees the security and compliance architecture for EverLine's 24/7control room and managed services operations, including TSA Security Directivecompliance programs for pipeline operators, NERC CIP programs forinverter-based resource operators, and the SP3 platform that supports PHMSAaudit readiness and evidence management.

"Thechallenge facing critical infrastructure operators is no longer simplypreventing cyber incidents or passing audits. It is maintaining continuousoperational readiness in environments where regulations evolve, threats adapt,and there is little tolerance for disruption," said Cradit."Security, compliance, and operations have become inseparable. Theorganizations that succeed will be those that embed resilience directly into theiroperations and demonstrate readiness every day. EverLine is uniquely positionedbecause it combines deep operational expertise with cybersecurity andtechnology capabilities that help customers maintain visibility, resilience,and audit readiness at scale."

Prior tojoining EverLine, Cradit held leadership roles across consulting, software, andinfrastructure operations, including co-founding the energy software companyPivvot and leading cybersecurity, compliance, and operational technologyinitiatives for infrastructure operators and service providers across NorthAmerica. Earlier in his career, he held senior security and compliance roles atGeoEye, the geospatial intelligence contractor and NationalGeospatial-Intelligence Agency partner, where he led security programs forclassified data center operations supporting defense and intelligencecustomers.

Cradit holds CISSP and CCSP certifications, a Master ofScience in Cybersecurity from the University of Kansas, and an MBA fromRockhurst University. He serves on SecureWorld's Advisory Board, is a member ofInfraGard's Energy Sector, and frequently speaks on cybersecurity, operationaltechnology, and critical infrastructure resilience.

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AboutEverLine

Headquarteredin Houston, Texas, EverLine delivers integrated technical services that enablethe safe, reliable, and secure operation of critical infrastructure. Thecompany provides expertise in compliance management, control center operations,SCADA and operational technology systems, and cybersecurity for energy andcritical infrastructure owners and operators across North America. Through itsintegrated service model and proprietary digital technologies, EverLine helpscustomers improve operational performance while meeting increasingly complexregulatory and security requirements.

For moreinformation, visit http://www.everlineus.com.

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