John Cardascia

John Cardascia is an experienced security and risk management professional currently serving as the District Security Manager for Global Security at Caterpillar Inc., overseeing safety and compliance across approximately 30 locations in the Southeast United States. With a strong background in security management, Cardascia previously held positions such as Corporate Safety and Security Manager at Hertz and Corporate Security Investigator at Progress Residential®, where responsibilities included incident response management and investigative procedures. Cardascia's extensive law enforcement experience includes 20 years at the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, where roles spanned from Vehicle Homicide Investigator to Fraud/Towing Investigations & Compliance. A graduate of California Coast University with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, John Cardascia has developed a robust skill set in security operations, compliance audits, and team leadership throughout a diverse career.