Meet Our Founders
Leadership grounded in purpose and real-world impact
Mike Hawker
Co-Founder & CEO
Mike Hawker is a builder, operator, and leader with deep experience in both sales and operational strategy. Diagnosed with OCD and ADHD, Mike has spent years transforming personal mental health challenges into professional strengths — learning how to lead with clarity, empathy, and structure.
After years of working in high-growth tech and operations, Mike saw a gap in how digital evidence review was handled — and a critical need for tools that protect the people doing the hardest work. ShieldView was born out of that vision: to create smarter technology for frontline defenders of justice, while building a company grounded in values and real-world impact.
Mike believes in pushing boundaries both in business and life. He's completed races ranging from 5Ks to grueling 240-mile ultramarathons, bringing the same determination and endurance mindset to building ShieldView that he applies to covering hundreds of miles on foot.
When he's not building the future of law enforcement technology, you'll find Mike exploring Utah's incredible outdoors — whether he's chasing a birdie on the golf course, hiking mountain trails, or teaching his daughters how to fish. As a proud girl dad, he's learned that some of life's best lessons come from balancing spreadsheets and tea parties.
Mike lives in Utah with his family and leads ShieldView with a focus on purpose, grit, and good people doing meaningful work — all while maintaining his reputation as the guy who somehow makes quarterly reviews and weekend camping trips equally exciting.
Chase Cutler
Co-Founder & President
Chase Cutler brings world-class operational expertise and proven leadership to ShieldView. With a distinguished career spanning multiple SaaS companies, Chase has consistently demonstrated his ability to scale organizations, lead large teams, and drive sustainable growth through operational excellence.
Most recently, Chase played a pivotal role in guiding his former company through a successful IPO, showcasing his strategic vision and execution capabilities at the highest levels of business. His deep understanding of operational frameworks, team dynamics, and scalable processes makes him instrumental in ShieldView's mission to revolutionize law enforcement technology.
Throughout his career, Chase has built a reputation as someone who can take complex challenges and create elegant, efficient solutions. His leadership style combines analytical rigor with genuine care for people — qualities that align perfectly with ShieldView's commitment to protecting both data and the humans who work with it.
When Chase isn't optimizing operations or mentoring teams, you'll find him cheering on Utah State and Michigan sports with infectious enthusiasm. As a devoted father of three boys and one girl, he's mastered the art of balancing quarterly planning sessions with soccer practices and family adventures.
Chase lives in Utah with his amazing wife and family, bringing the same dedication to building ShieldView that he applies to everything in life — whether that's driving operational excellence or teaching his kids the value of hard work and integrity.