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Board of Directors 2009 - 2010

President - Robert Jones
Robert Jones is Executive Director of Mulholland Forensics where he is responsible for conducting computer forensic examinations, preparing clients for litigation involving electronic discovery, and advising them on information security matters. He has been a member of the Jacksonville InfraGard Chapter since 2000 and has previously served as Vice-President and Secretary. His bio can be found here: http://www.linkedin.com/in/robertrjones

Vice President - Todd Karpel
Todd Karpel is a Senior Intelligence Officer with the US Coast Guard in Jacksonville and serves as the main advisor to the Sector Commander. He is responsible for defining and meeting the Commander's intelligence needs and provides the Sector Commander with actionable intelligence of tactical value, with emphasis on speed, agility, and coordination to support operations and decision-making. He manages and oversees Sector intelligence programs in accordance with Coast Guard policy and provides intelligence input and participation for coordination and conduct of contingency exercises and operations. He has also served as CBP Officer and as MSGT / NCOIC (39th) 920th AFR, Patrick AFB.

Secretary - James Daugherty
James Daugherty, a native Floridian, first acquired his love of computers while serving in the U.S. Army. Utilizing the G.I. Bill, Mr. Daugherty received a degree in Network Services Technology from Daytona State College. While providing technical support for Dell Computers, Mr. Daugherty was on staff April 26, 1999 when the CIH (Chernobyl) virus payload was triggered. That event, and the cleanup that followed, triggered his interest in computer security. In 2001, Mr. Daugherty began working in the financial industry for TSYS, a major credit card processor. During his time there, he implemented a centrally managed network antivirus, IDS, and gateway solutions. Participating with the company's CSIRT team, he served as the primary company contact for handling all malware related incidents. In 2004, recruited by Richard Sway, President of the Chattahoochee Infragard chapter, Mr. Daugherty joined Infragard. After relocating back to Florida, Mr. Daugherty later joined the Jacksonville Infragard chapter. In 2006, he began working as a Security Engineer for Priveon Inc, a leader in Information Security training and business solutions. In addition to systems administration duties, he participated in the design and implementation of Priveon's "Real-World" training environment which allows information security professionals to learn by facing real threats within a secure environment. Mr. Daugherty is currently testing the waters of Entrepreneurship, with his new company Itjax.com.

Treasurer - Gaylon Powers
Gaylon Powers work history covers more than 27 years in the IT industry. His professional career with computers has evolved from working in computer operations on medium and large systems to analyst, design, and engineering of business application programs for local companies in the Jacksonville area. More recently, studying and practicing computer or data forensics since 2006. Gaylon is a Florida native, married with two school aged children and a lovely wife. Along with serving four years in the US Air Force, he is a graduate from FJC (FCCJ, no FSCJ) and UNF.

Membership Coordinator - Ambar Batista
Ambar Batista is a Security Audit Analyst at Stein Mart where she had been working as a Senior Network Technician just before graduating with a Bachelor in Information Security Systems from ITT Tech in late 2008. While working towards advancing her career she has worked in various positions in the information technology field. At her current position she has the responsibility of vulnerability management, PCI compliance, incident response, forensics investigation, and manages a few servers that security software are located on. She works very closely with all the other IT teams to get any vulnerabilities, incidents and compliance issues resolved. Ambar currently holds two certifications which are the CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Network +. She is currently studying for the CompTIA Security + and in the future will be working towards CISA or CISSP.



Board of Directors 2007 - 2008

President - Mark Vance
Bio Coming Soon.

Vice President - Robert Jones
Drawing on nearly twenty years of experience in law enforcement with the State of Florida, Robert oversees the use of computer forensics as an investigative tool for the firm. He consults with clients, plans and conducts examinations, analyzes data, and delivers findings to attorneys, judges, corporations, and individuals. A recognized expert in the complex field of computer forensics, Robert often delivers training and seminars to client firms and professional associations.
Before joining Mulholland Investigation and Security Consulting, Robert worked with the Florida Department of Banking and Finance investigating white collar crimes, such as securities fraud, mortgage fraud, money laundering, and advance fee and other fraud schemes. He broadened his experience as a Seized Computer Evidence Recovery Specialist, frequently teaming with the F.B.I. and the Division of Insurance Fraud.
Robert earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Criminal Justice from the University of North Florida. He has trained at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) and the F.B.I. Academy, and with the International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE) and the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS).
In addition to Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Electronic Evidence Collection Specialist credentials, Robert has substantial computer expertise as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and a certified CompTIA A+ Computer Service Technician. Robert is presently pursuing training in network forensics.

Secretary - John J. Trinckes
Bio Coming Soon.

Treasurer - Karen Gispanski
Mrs. Karen Gispanski is a security professional that has worked in many industries. She holds many applicable certifications in the Networking and Computer Security fields, including Certified Information Systems Security Professional, INFOSEC Assessment Methodology, INFOSEC Evaluation Methodology, Cisco Certified Network Associate and Cisco Certified Network Professional. She has a highly successful track record of designing, deploying and securing reliable, high performance networks.
Mrs. Gispanski developed knowledge in the security and networking arena by serving in leadership roles in the financial, medical, manufacturing and retail industries as well as working as a network security consultant. Her experience includes security management and engineering responsibilities for complex LAN and WAN environments, strategic planning, assessing information security risk as well as identifying proper security controls.
In addition, Mrs. Gispanski has been a leader in the Jacksonville, FL community through participating on the board of the Jacksonville InfraGard Members Alliance and the First Coast Citizens' Academy Alumni Association.

Membership Director - Jerry McCarthy
Jerry McCarthy is a Security Specialist for Verizon Business Security Solutions powered by Cybertrust, where he assist corporate accounts in Northeast Florida on all areas of internal, external, network and telecommunications security. Major areas of focus include professional services related to computer forensics, compliance, penetration testing, and PCI as well as managed firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN's, UTM, and email and web content. Jerry has over twenty years of industry experience representing manufactures and resellers of various security products and professional services as well as technical management positions at an Internet service provider and national financial services firm.

Director of Technology and Communication - James Jardine
A graduate of ITT Technical Institute, James Jardine is a senior developer working with many clients in the Jacksonville area. James focuses on developing web,windows, and pda applications. He holds many development certifications, including MCAD, MCSD, and MCT. His studies also include application security and helping other developers learn more about developing with security in mind.
Prior to working in software development, James worked in the Telecommunications industry for Ericsson and in the security industry for Sensormatic Technologies.



Board of Directors 2006 - 2007

President - Markus Hardy
Career military US Army officer (Distinguished Military Graduate) from Indiana University. Attended the United States Military Academy at West Point. Obtained a graduate degree in Health Care from Central Michigan Served in various assignments including Intelligence and Security Officer of a nuclear capable unit in Seoul, Korea, and various other key leadership positions Completed Command and General Staff College, US Army Airborne and Ranger Schools.
While in corporate industry, achcieved the Project Management Professional certification and currently serve as Vice President of Operations for a major business process outsouring organization to 8 of the 10 largest US banks.

Vice President - Karen Gispanski
Mrs. Karen Gispanski is Vice President / Information Security for a financial organization. She holds many applicable certifications in the Networking and Computer Security fields, including Certified Information Systems Security Professional, INFOSEC Assessment Methodology and INFOSEC Evaluation Methodology. She has a highly successful track record of designing, deploying and securing reliable, high performance networks.
Prior to her current position, she developed knowledge in the security and networking arena by serving in a leadership role in the medical, manufacturing and retail industries as well as working as a network security consultant. Her experience includes management and engineering responsibilities for complex Cisco, 3Com, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard and Nortel LAN and WAN environments, strategic planning, as well as the security maintenance of the systems.

Secretary - Barbara Carden
No Bio Information at this time.

Treasurer - Dennis Dormady
Dennis Dormady, Chief Technology Officer & Associate Professor at Jacksonville University keeps a balanced checkbook! His background includes serving this last year as VP of INFRAGARD-Jax. And as CTO he works with a budget that is about 10% of the entire University's annual budget.
He has a M.A.E from the University of Florida. He has conducted workshops on a variety of subjects, from C++ to security and is often called on to assist with various technology issues, both locally and nationally.

Director of Technology and Communication - James Jardine
A graduate of ITT Technical Institute, James Jardine is a senior developer working with many clients in the Jacksonville area. James focuses on developing web,windows, and pda applications. He holds many development certifications, including MCAD, MCSD, and MCT. His studies also include application security and helping other developers learn more about developing with security in mind.
Prior to working in software development, James worked in the Telecommunications industry for Ericsson and in the security industry for Sensormatic Technologies.
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