Darren Longnecker

Darren Longnecker has a diverse work experience, starting with their role as an IT Consultant at Benchmark Transitions from 1993 to 2001. Darren then joined the company as a Network & Systems Administrator from 2001 to 2012, followed by a role as the Director of IT & Facilities from 2012 to 2014. Darren eventually became the Chief Information Officer, holding this position since July 2014. Additionally, Darren worked as a police officer for the City of Redlands from 1994 to 2002 and the City of San Bernardino from 2002 to 2014, gaining expertise in Accident Reconstruction, Computer Aided Drawing and Modeling, and serving as a Field Training Officer.

Darren Longnecker has a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from the University of Redlands, which they obtained between 2002 and 2005. In 2022, they enrolled at Western Governors University and is currently pursuing a BS in Information Technology and an MS in Information Technology Management. Additionally, they have obtained various certifications, including CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+ ce, CompTIA A+ ce Certification, ITIL Foundation Level, and Certified Cybersecurity Awareness Professional (CCAP).