Joe E. Martinez is an experienced professional in information security and technology management, currently serving as the Director of Information Security at Farm Credit Mid-America since June 2016 and as President of Spirit Scents Candle Company since May 2021. Martinez has a strong academic background, holding a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Managing Information Technology from Sullivan University. In addition to industry roles, Martinez contributes to academia as a Senior Adjunct Professor teaching computer science and cybersecurity courses at Sullivan University. Previous significant positions include Security Manager and Modeling and Simulations Specialist with the US Army, Systems Specialist III at RTI International, and System Administrator at General Dynamics Land Systems, alongside military service as a Weather Journeyman in the United States Air Force.