Key Takeaways
- EverLine appointed Jason Cradit as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, effective July 2026.
- Cradit brings > 25 years of experience securing highly regulated critical‑infrastructure environments across energy, pipeline, aerospace, and defense sectors.
- His role encompasses technology strategy, cybersecurity programs, compliance frameworks, and oversight of EverLine’s 24/7 control‑room and managed‑services operations.
- The appointment reflects the growing convergence of cybersecurity, compliance, and operational resilience as a single imperative for critical‑infrastructure operators.
- Cradit holds CISSP and CCSP certifications, an M.S. in Cybersecurity (University of Kansas), an MBA (Rockhurst University), and serves on industry advisory boards.
- EverLine delivers integrated technical services—including compliance management, control‑center operations, SCADA/OT systems, and cybersecurity—to help customers maintain visibility, resilience, and audit readiness at scale.
Appointment Announcement
EverLine, a leading provider of integrated technical services for critical infrastructure, announced on July 9, 2026 that Jason Cradit has been named chief technology officer and chief information security officer. The press release, distributed via Business Wire, highlighted Cradit’s extensive background in securing highly regulated environments and his mandate to advance EverLine’s technology strategy, operational resilience, and cybersecurity capabilities. The announcement positioned the hire as a direct response to the mounting pressure on operators to modernize and protect mission‑critical systems amid evolving threats and regulatory demands.
Industry‑Wide Challenges
The release emphasized that cybersecurity, compliance, and operations are rapidly converging into a single operational imperative for critical‑infrastructure sectors. Pipeline and midstream operators, electric utilities, renewable energy developers, and data‑center owners must maintain continuous operations while adapting to shifting regulations, increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, and heightened expectations for resilience and audit readiness. EverLine’s integrated operating model—combining compliance expertise, operational technology, control‑center operations, and cybersecurity—is designed to help customers meet these multifaceted demands.
Cradit’s Professional Background
Jason Cradit brings more than 25 years of experience securing and operating highly regulated critical infrastructure across the energy, pipeline, aerospace, and defense sectors. Throughout his career he has led cybersecurity programs, operational‑technology security strategies, and compliance frameworks for classified defense systems, pipeline control rooms, NERC‑regulated energy operations, and other mission‑critical infrastructure. This deep, cross‑sector expertise equips him to address the complex security and compliance landscapes facing today’s infrastructure operators.
Responsibilities as CTO/CISO
In his dual role, Cradit oversees the security and compliance architecture for EverLine’s 24/7 control‑room and managed‑services operations. Specific responsibilities include managing TSA Security Directive compliance programs for pipeline operators, directing NERC CIP programs for inverter‑based resource operators, and supervising the SP3 platform that supports PHMSA audit readiness and evidence management. By integrating these functions, he ensures that EverLine’s services deliver continuous visibility, resilience, and readiness for its customers.
Leadership Perspective
Cradit articulated the evolving nature of critical‑infrastructure risk: “The challenge facing critical infrastructure operators is no longer simply preventing cyber incidents or passing audits. It is maintaining continuous operational readiness in environments where regulations evolve, threats adapt, and there is little tolerance for disruption.” He stressed that security, compliance, and operations have become inseparable, and that success lies in embedding resilience directly into daily operations while demonstrating readiness at all times. EverLine’s unique combination of operational expertise and cybersecurity technology positions it to help customers achieve this goal.
Prior Experience and Achievements
Before joining EverLine, Cradit held leadership positions across consulting, software, and infrastructure operations. He co‑founded the energy‑software company Pivvot and led cybersecurity, compliance, and operational‑technology initiatives for infrastructure operators and service providers throughout North America. Earlier in his career he served in senior security and compliance roles at GeoEye, a geospatial‑intelligence contractor and National Geospatial‑Intelligence Agency partner, where he directed security programs for classified data‑center operations supporting defense and intelligence customers.
Education, Certifications, and Industry Involvement
Cradit holds the CISSP and CCSP certifications, a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from the University of Kansas, and an MBA from Rockhurst University. He serves on SecureWorld’s Advisory Board, is a member of InfraGard’s Energy Sector, and frequently speaks on topics such as cybersecurity, operational technology, and critical‑infrastructure resilience. These credentials and activities underscore his commitment to advancing best practices and thought leadership in the field.
About EverLine
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, EverLine delivers integrated technical services that enable the safe, reliable, and secure operation of critical infrastructure. The company provides expertise in compliance management, control‑center operations, SCADA and operational‑technology systems, and cybersecurity for energy and critical‑infrastructure owners and operators across North America. Through its integrated service model and proprietary digital technologies, EverLine helps customers improve operational performance while meeting increasingly complex regulatory and security requirements. More information is available at http://www.everlineus.com.
Contact Information
For media inquiries, contact Dana Summers at Penman PR via email at [email protected]. The full press release can be viewed on Business Wire at https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260709453815/en/.