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ROC Adds Steven L. McQueen Former Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as Senior Advisor

Rank One Computing strengthens federal security focus by appointing former FBI Special Agent Steven L. McQueen as Senior Advisor

By Leila Farooq
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Rank One Computing Corporation (ROC), a U.S.-based leader in Vision AI and biometric technologies, has appointed Steven L. McQueen, a former FBI Special Agent with over 30 years of experience in homeland security and threat intelligence, as a Senior Advisor for its Homeland Security and Intelligence division. This strategic move aims to align ROC's biometric solutions with federal operational needs, enhancing their support for identity intelligence, threat detection, and decision-making across homeland security and public safety sectors.

ROC Adds Steven L. McQueen Former Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as Senior Advisor
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Key Points

  • Steven L. McQueen's extensive law enforcement and homeland security experience will guide ROC's growth in federal and public safety markets.
  • ROC focuses on developing American-made multimodal biometric and Vision AI solutions critical for national security and public safety.
  • This appointment supports ROC's expansion in the defense, homeland security, and public safety technology sectors, highlighting the importance of identity intelligence and threat detection technologies.

DENVER, CO, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rank One Computing Corporation d/b/a ROC, (Nasdaq: ROC) (“ROC” or the “Company”), a U.S. leader in Vision AI, building unified biometric, video analytics, and decision intelligence solutions, announces the appointment of Steven L. McQueen as a Senior Advisor to ROC’s new Homeland Security and Intelligence division. Mr. McQueen will be instrumental in positioning ROC’s growth and development initiatives to distinctly align its American-made biometric solutions with the operational needs of federal security agencies. His presence is expected to further strengthen ROC’s ability to support identity intelligence, threat detection, and mission decision-making across homeland security, intelligence, and public safety operations.

“Steve brings the kind of mission-side experience that matters deeply to ROC. His decades of service across law enforcement, homeland security, and national threat intelligence give him a clear understanding of the environments our customers operate in every day,” said ROC CEO B. Scott Swann. “As ROC continues to expand its federal and public safety footprint, Steve’s perspective will help us align our technology with the operational needs of the agencies working to keep our country safe.”

Mr. McQueen has served in various supervisory and leadership roles over his 30+ year career in law enforcement, with deep expertise across homeland security, threat intelligence, counterterrorism, and federal law enforcement operations. His experience leading national security and threat screening programs provides ROC with valuable insight as the Company expands support for homeland security, intelligence, and public safety missions.

“Throughout my career I have had the privilege to serve our nation, and I look forward to continuing that service through my work at ROC, delivering identity intelligence solutions to our federal, state, local, and private-sector partners,” stated Mr. McQueen. “ROC's commitment to service and security, combined with its position as the only American-made multimodal biometrics and Vision AI provider, makes it uniquely positioned to support our partners. Together, we will continue delivering solutions that help identify threats, protect critical infrastructure, and strengthen trust in identity systems across the nation.”

Steven L. McQueen is a highly accomplished law enforcement and national security executive with more than 30 years of experience across policing, counterterrorism, homeland security, and threat intelligence. Prior to joining ROC, he served as Director of the FBI’s Threat Screening Center, where he was selected by the FBI Director and appointed by the U.S. Attorney General to lead the federal government’s consolidated threat actor detection and watchlisting operations. Over his career, he held numerous leadership positions within the FBI, including Supervisory Special Agent, Supervisory Senior Resident Agent, Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge, and Section Chief in the Counterterrorism Division. Before entering law enforcement, Mr. McQueen served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, including a combat deployment in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

About ROC
ROC is a leading U.S. developer and manufacturer of Vision AI, delivering sovereign biometrics, video analytics, and mission intelligence through a unified platform. This enables agency and integrator partners to unlock faster, more accurate, and cost-efficient capabilities. At its core, ROC transforms raw pixels into real-time operational awareness for defense, public safety, and digital commerce. The Company is headquartered in Denver, Colo., with additional hubs in Grand Rapids, Mich., and Morgantown, W.V. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: www.roc.ai.

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Risks

  • The integration of specialized expertise may not immediately translate into increased federal contracts or market share.
  • Dependence on government and public sector budgets and procurement cycles could delay or limit revenue growth.
  • Competition in the biometric and AI security technology sector may impact ROC's ability to capitalize fully on new advisory capabilities.

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