I hold an MBA with concentrations in Entrepreneurship and Human Resource Management, and a Bachelors of Science Degree in Data Processing both from Indiana Institute of Technology. I am a Certified Project Management Professional, a Certified Information Security Manager, Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control, Certified in the Governance of Enterprise Information Technology, and am a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt. I am pursuing a Ph.D in Global Leadership.

I have also served as the Chief Information Officer for Public Technology Institute, Washington, DC.; served as Executive Director in the Office of Information Technology for Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne, IN; and was former Chief Information Officer/Chief Technology Officer for the City of Fort Wayne. In addition, I have enjoyed working with Lincoln Financial Group, General Motors, K&K Insurance, SLE Worldwide, and Aon Corp.

I have been married for 35+ years and have 2 kids. My wife and I live in Fort Wayne, IN.

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Education and Certifications

• MBA, Entrepreneurship and HR Management - Indiana Institute of Technology, Fort Wayne, IN

• BS, Data Processing, Indiana Institute of Technology, Fort Wayne, IN

• Certified Project Management Professional - Project Management Institute

• Certified Information Security Manager - Information Systems Audit and Control Association

• Certified in Governance of Enterprise Information Technology - Information Systems Audit and Control Association

• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control - Information Systems Audit and Control Association

• Certified Six Sigma Green Belt - ASQ

Methodologies

Six Sigma • Systems Development Life Cycle • Project Management body of knowledge (PMBOK) • COBiT (Control Objectives for Information and related Technology)

Industries

Retail Sales • Higher Education • Automotive Manufacturing • Financial Services •Local Government • Social Services