2025 Small Business Committee

Hi, I'm Hayleigh Simmons, General Manager and co-owner of LA Manufactured Homes. I'm passionate about helping families achieve homeownership and growing a locally owned business that serves Southwest Louisiana. I enjoy building relationships, supporting our community, and connecting with other local business leaders through the Chamber of Commerce.

Chief Information Security Officer | Cybersecurity Executive
Building World-Class Security Programs | Driving Risk Down | Delivering Resilience

Veteran cybersecurity executive with 30+ years leading NOC/SOC operations, risk & vulnerability programs, incident response, and compliance (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, CMMC). U.S. Navy veteran and founder of Pendragon Security. Built and led global teams of 350+, managed $MM security budgets, and delivered zero-incident records. Proven track record aligning cybersecurity strategy to business goals, reducing risk exposure, and driving operational resilience.