Welcome to the Nest
We’re building the API security tool for for modern software teams.
We built StackHawk out of a need for a more agile, developer-friendly approach to software security. Recognizing that traditional, periodic security checks were falling short in a world of rapid software updates, we aimed to integrate security seamlessly into the daily workflow of developers. Our goal was to empower developers to identify and fix security issues in real-time, ensuring robust, secure software without compromising on speed or innovation.

Our Values
At StackHawk, we embrace innovation, resilience, and a sense of humor in everything we do. We thrive on collaboration, face challenges head-on, and believe that a little fun goes a long way in building strong teams and secure software.
Fabulously Fearless
We aren’t afraid to think big and be wrong. When we disagree, we respectfully work through problems, commit to decisions and move forward together. When we say we’re going to do something, we do it.
Fanatical Fascination
We are curious about problems our customers are trying to solve with empathy toward those that build software. We are genuinely interested in their success.
F*CK FUD
We don’t do FUD (Fear Uncertainty and Doubt). We build trust, confidence, and value into everything we do.
Funny with Fortitude
We aren’t afraid to solve hard problems. There’s not always an easy path to resolution, but we collaborate, support one another and find a way to have fun along the way.
Feathers, Better together
We are a flock of different birds, each with our own unique feathers. We embrace our differences and use it as an advantage.
Meet the Hawks
With decades of combined experience in security and DevOps, our team knows what it takes to build great dev tools.

Joni Klippert
CEO, Co-Founder

Scott Gerlach
CSO, Co-Founder

Bryce Ambraziunas
COO

KC Berg
Chief Architect

Aaron White
VP of Design and User Experience

Daryl Allen
VP of Finance

Matt Thompson
VP of Success

Jeff Somers
VP of Sales

Morgan Hennessy
Director of Strategic Partnerships

Dan Hopkins
VP of Engineering

Billy Shea
Director of Ops & Analytics

Christina Bazydlo
Product Designer

Justin Boehm
Senior Account Executive

Alexa Sevilla
Director of Product Marketing

Apri Conger
Sr. Solutions Architect

David DeCirce
Sr. Customer Success Manager

Casey Cline
Sr. Customer Success Manager

Jake Fernung
Account Executive

Nicole Jones
Product Marketing Manager

Mike DiIacovo
Solutions Architect

Jacob Lashley
Sr. Software Engineer

Topher Lamey
Lead Engineer

Kaitlyn Marler
Marketing Coordinator

Alan O'Neil
Account Executive

Valentina Panic
Software Engineer

Austin Pearigen
Software Engineer

Eric Potter
Sr. Solutions Architect

Starin Short
Executive Administrator and People Operations

AJ Stinn
Lead Support Engineer

Jarrett Szczecinski
Sales Development Representative

Justin Tafoya
DevOps Engineer

Sam Volin
Full Stack Engineer

Brandon Ward
Sr. Software Engineer

Dana White
Sr. Software Engineer

Dasha Zallis
Revenue Operations Manager

We're always hiring
Our Investors
Backed by some of the best venture and angel investors in the business.






General Information / Resources
StackHawk
Mailing Address
1580 N. Logan St, Ste 660
PMB 36969
Denver, CO 80203