ThreatGEN

About ThreatGEN

AI-Powered Cybersecurity Training & Tabletop Exercises

ThreatGEN develops cybersecurity simulation tools that strengthen security programs through practical, scenario‑driven learning. ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue introduces teams to both defender and attacker perspectives through an immersive, gamified experience AutoTableTop™ extends that experience with automated incident response (I/R) exercises, generating industry‑specific scenarios using generative AI and reducing the time and effort required for tabletop preparation.

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Our Team

The Humans Behind the Tools That Build Cyber Resilience

Clint Bodungen

Clint Bodungen

Founder, CEO & Chairman

A trailblazer in industrial cybersecurity, Clint brings over 25 years of expertise to his role as ThreatGEN's founder. His innovative approach to cybersecurity education through gamification is reshaping the industry.

  • Lead author of "Hacking Exposed: Industrial Control Systems"
  • Co-creator of ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue, creator of AutoTableTop™
  • U.S. Air Force veteran
  • ICS / OT cybersecurity specialist since 2003

Clint's experience includes collaborations with global energy operators and tenures at leading cybersecurity firms — Symantec, Kaspersky Lab, Industrial Defender. He's authored numerous technical papers and training courses on ICS/OT vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and risk management. His mission is to cultivate the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through innovative gamification.

Aaron Shbeeb

Aaron Shbeeb

Founder, Chief Software Architect

Aaron brings over 20 years of software engineering expertise to ThreatGEN, with a unique blend of video game development and cybersecurity knowledge.

  • Co-creator of ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue
  • Co-author of "Hacking Exposed: Industrial Control Systems"
  • 15+ years in cybersecurity and secure programming

Aaron combines his passion for gamification with deep cybersecurity expertise. His work focuses on developing training solutions that bridge engagement with the critical-skills outcomes operators actually need.

Robert C. Rhodes

Robert C. Rhodes

CFO & Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

Robert is Chief Financial Officer and Director of Business Development for ThreatGEN, bringing over 25 years of experience in information technology.

  • CEO of 5 public companies including Systems Evolution Inc., Cornwall Resources Inc., and American Liberty Petroleum Corp.

Robert currently leads merchant banking organization DSV Consulting LLC, helping emerging businesses structure and achieve growth since 2005. He previously founded, grew, and took public a custom software development company, Systems Evolution Incorporated (1993–2007).

Grzegorz "Greg" Piekarski

Grzegorz "Greg" Piekarski

QA Specialist & Application Support

Greg leads Quality Assurance and IT support at ThreatGEN. He provides all Discord-based feedback and support, basically the human face of our community.

  • Provides supports for both ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue and AutoTableTop™
  • Played 5,000+ games of ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue
  • Provided case study metrics for published ThreatGEN® Red vs. Blue case study with Texas A&M University
Christopher M. Rhodes

Christopher M. Rhodes

Marketing

Christopher joined ThreatGEN in 2026 as a marketing intern, helping drive digital marketing and lead generation by weaving our message into content across our website, LinkedIn, and X.

  • HubSpot Marketing Hub certified

Board of directors

Strategic Leaders Guiding ThreatGEN’s Mission

Gary Leibowitz

Gary Leibowitz

Board Member, Chairman of Sales Committee

Gary is a technology executive with diversified international experience across high-tech sales, channel partnerships, marketing, and business development. Gary's roles include EMEA VP Channels and Americas VP Field Marketing at BMC, GM at Panda Security USA, and advisor seats at SecurityGate.io, AuthMind, RelayIQ, EatNgage, and InfraGard's Houston Chapter.

Jeff Whitney

Jeff Whitney

Board Member

Jeff founded Berkana Resources Corporation (BRC) in 2004. BRC delivers OT and IT consulting, integration, IIoT implementation, digital transformation, managed services, and security & compliance to oil & gas and electric utilities. Jeff has been a ThreatGEN board member and investor since 2019.