Chris brings nearly two decades of experience supporting federal government programs across engineering and program management, serving a wide range of U.S. agencies and major prime contractors. He has led multidisciplinary teams, managed multimillion-dollar portfolios, and executed complex contracts across diverse acquisition vehicles and pricing structures. His experience spans engineering and science, finance and accounting, contracts and subcontracts, human resources, and business development—often integrating these functions while overseeing multiple concurrent programs.

Chris holds a B.S. in Wireless Engineering (with coursework in electrical and software engineering) and an M.S. in Business Administration, combining technical depth with business acumen to inform both operational execution and strategic direction.

As CEO, his primary role is to serve Cypress Lake employees—ensuring they have the resources, clarity, and trust needed to succeed in their support of our customers—federal agencies, teammates, prime contractors, subcontractors, and one another—in support of the mission.

Throughout his career, Chris has demonstrated that organizations achieve lasting success when leaders prioritize people, relationships, and purpose.

Why Cypress Lake Was Founded

Cypress Lake Solutions was founded on a simple belief: people come first. Chris’s vision is to build a workplace grounded in transparency, trust, and respect—where employees feel valued and are empowered to serve customers with excellence and integrity.

The goal is straightforward: to create a company that people aspire to work for, and customers aspire to partner with—not only for its technical expertise, but for its unwavering commitment to doing right by people.

Chris Legg Founder & CEO

The Meaning of “Cypress Lake”

The name Cypress Lake is inspired by a lake on Chris’s family farm in Arkansas, where bald cypress trees rise from the water, supported by deep, resilient roots. For Chris, this place represents faith, peace, fellowship, community, and strength—values that form the foundation of Cypress Lake Solutions.

Like the cypress trees anchored firmly below the surface, these enduring principles ground our company and guide how we serve, lead, and grow together.