ABOUT US
Turning complex requirements into reliable results.
Oakum Group exists to support federal, state, and local customers with integrated solutions that work in the environments they're deployed in.
As an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), we combine leadership experience with deep domain expertise across VA, DoD, and public health environments. Our values — accountability, precision, regulatory compliance, and outcome-driven delivery — show up in every engagement. We don't subcontract the hard parts. We don't deliver decks and disappear. We do the work.
WHY OAKUM
We chose the name oakum deliberately. As represented by the "O" in our name, it's the fiber that shipwrights packed between planks to keep vessels watertight — humble, essential, and practical.
That's how we work.
Senior operators in the room. No bench-warming juniors.
We work with business owners, leadership teams and Government partners, who need a steady hand and a sharp eye — not a deck of recommendations and a long invoice.
OUR TEAM
Leadership honed in the military and government service.
Oakum Group's leadership has honed their expertise through successful careers in the military and government service. We are deeply committed to the effectiveness of our military and government, and we strive to deliver contracted services that reflect our pride and dedication.
Sonya Cox
PRESIDENT & CO-FOUNDER
With over 35 years of experience in cybersecurity, Sonya has developed deep expertise in federal and commercial global cybersecurity operations, intelligence analysis, crisis action planning, risk management, and policy and program management.
Prior to establishing Oakum Group, Sonya served as senior manager of the cyber threat intelligence center at Stryker, a Fortune 500 provider of medical devices and clinical communication solutions, where she supported the security posture and compliance of the company's products and services.
Sonya has a distinguished military background, retiring as a Naval Commander after 30 years of service, including overseas assignments at sea and with NATO. She holds the prestigious CISSP, CISM, and CompTIA Security+ certifications, and completed a Master of Science in Information Management. Her mission is to protect and enhance the security and resilience of federal and industry critical assets and information, and to contribute to the advancement of the cybersecurity field.
Mike Dunfee
VICE PRESIDENT & CO-FOUNDER
Mike capped a successful 18-year career in the VA as the SES Medical Center Director at the Hampton VA in Virginia. During his VA career he also held positions in VA Central Office in Washington, D.C., at the Regional/VISN level, and at several VA Medical Centers in leadership and staff roles.
Throughout his career in VA, Mike worked to engage staff and continuously improve the experience and healthcare outcomes for Veterans. He has tremendous respect for the mission of the VA and the work that his prior colleagues do every day to improve the lives of Veterans.
Prior to establishing Oakum Group, Mike continued supporting the VA as a vendor following his time in government service, and has consulted with a wide range of large and small businesses — helping them improve internal business operations and serving as a healthcare operations SME on numerous contracts.