FRC Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Technology Veteran Christopher Lynch to Board of Directors

ERIE, Pa., January 13, 2026 — FRC is excited to announce the appointment of Christopher Lynch to its Board of Directors, further reinforcing the company’s strategic focus on data, artificial intelligence, innovation leadership, and long-term growth.

This new board addition marks an important milestone for FRC as it continues to scale mission-critical technology solutions that empower public-sector organizations to modernize, secure, and optimize their operations.

A Proven Leader in Data, AI, and High-Growth Technology

Christopher Lynch is a globally recognized technology executive, investor, and board leader with decades of experience scaling enterprise software companies and driving strategic transformation. He currently serves as Executive Chairman and CEO of AtScale and brings a remarkable track record of success from leadership roles at industry-defining companies, including Vertica (acquired by HP), Acopia Networks (acquired by F5), and ArrowPoint Communications (IPO and later acquired by Cisco).

Throughout his career, Lynch has demonstrated deep expertise in advancing data platforms, optimizing go-to-market strategies, and strengthening organizational performance; capabilities that will be invaluable to FRC as it continues its growth trajectory in cybersecurity, AI, and enterprise services.

What This Means for FRC

FRC’s CEO, Jeremy Young, highlights Lynch’s appointment as a strategic win for the company:

“Chris brings deep operating experience at the intersection of enterprise data, AI, cybersecurity, and go-to-market execution. His perspective strengthens our Board as we continue evolving FRC into a higher-margin, innovation-led technology partner delivering measurable outcomes for public-sector customers.”

Executive Chairman Alan Marc Smith also shared his confidence in Lynch’s contributions, noting the strong alignment of vision and leadership that will guide FRC’s next phase of growth.

From Lynch’s perspective, the opportunity to join FRC’s Board comes at a pivotal moment:

“I see a significant opportunity to bring trusted, governed data and AI capabilities into environments that are under increasing pressure to extract insight from massive, complex data sets — without compromising security, accountability, or mission integrity.”

This appointment underscores FRC’s commitment to strengthening its leadership depth and enhancing its ability to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of public-sector clients across federal, state, and local government, as well as international organizations.

Looking Ahead

With Christopher Lynch joining Executive Chairman Alan Marc Smith and the broader Board of Directors, FRC is positioned to accelerate its strategic initiatives in AI, data-driven decision making, cybersecurity resilience, and technology services that support mission outcomes.

As FRC continues to expand its capabilities and partnerships, Lynch’s leadership experience and deep domain knowledge will play a key role in shaping the company’s future direction and impact.

About FRC
FRC is a mission-focused technology solutions provider delivering cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, professional services, and education solutions to public-sector organizations worldwide. As a strategic aggregator and trusted partner, FRC helps federal, state, local, and international clients modernize IT environments, strengthen cyber resilience, and operationalize emerging technologies.

See the official press release here.