MANAGING MEMBER and CEO

As the founder and CEO of Security Moments, John is motivated by the desire to help businesses navigate the challenging world of cyber threats. With decades of professional experience in Cyber Security, John understands the difficulties in managing risk for growing businesses with tight resources. With experience in building multiple security programs from the ground up, John possesses the expertise required to establish the fundamental components of a robust and well-rounded program. And with many years as an executive for large, multi-national corporations across multiple industries, John has experienced both the pain of being a victim and the success of how a balanced approach to security can keep businesses safe.

MEMBER and CREATIVE CONSULTANT

Lydia is a United States Navy veteran with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts and a Master’s Degree in Education. As a special education teacher, Lydia has developed unique approaches to teaching and learning, leveraging her background in the arts to help reach her bi-lingual students that may find traditional learning approaches challenging. Lydia is a first-generation U.S. citizen and proud daughter of Ecuadorian and Peruvian immigrant parents. As John’s wife and Jeremy’s mother, she inspires all of us to be our best, stay true to our values while being the glue that holds the family together.

MEMBER and CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Jeremy is an award winning Latino filmmaker (and son of John and Lydia) based in Chicago, Illinois. Over the course of his decade-plus career, he's been fortunate enough to create content for clients such as McDonalds, MillerCoors, The American Heart Association, Chicago Music Exchange, and more. As Creative Director of Security Moments, Jeremy will oversee the design, production, and maintenance of all training content as well as company-wide branding and visuals. When he’s not working on Security Moments or referring to himself in the third person, he can usually be found exploring the city with his friends, in the kitchen where he pretends he knows how to cook, or brainstorming his next crazy idea.

MEMBER

Terri works in the chemical industry, having spent 22 years in R&D and over 15 years in business development, marketing and training. Terri is a respected surfactant scientist in the household, industrial, institutional cleaning and personal care industries. With 35+ years of experience, the key challenges of product performance, regulatory, consumer expectations and market positioning have allowed her to integrate technical knowledge with market needs and perceptions. Terri has been active in trade associations and has served as division and session chairs. It is not enough to know the chemistry, it is knowing how the chemicals will safely deliver the performance a consumer expects and then being able to communicate that knowledge simply and authentically that makes all the difference.

MEMBER and vCISO

James is a United States Air Force veteran with over 19 years of experience leading enterprise security teams, building robust information security programs and delivering security consulting services. Over the course of his career, James has developed effective information security programs, establishing the right blend of technical, administrative, and physical controls. Prior to Security Moments, James held roles in global manufacturing companies, automotive marketing, agricultural, healthcare, retail, and consulting services. James received a Bachelor of Arts in Security management and holds active Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), PCI Qualified Security Assessor, HITRUST Certified CSF Practitioner, Certified Information Systems Auditor, and ISO/IEC 27001 Implementor certifications.