Daniel R. Ford

Daniel R. Ford, DSc., MBA, serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Jovia Financial Credit Union since February 2023 and is the Founder of Echelon Orchid. With extensive experience, Daniel has held notable positions including Chief Information Officer at Jovia Financial Credit Union and 1st Source Bank, where leadership encompassed large teams and critical areas such as infrastructure and cybersecurity. Daniel's roles have also included Technology Mentor at MACH37 Cyber Accelerator and Executive Coach at Positive Intelligence, in addition to advisory positions at Capitol Technology University and various tech firms. Educational qualifications include a D.Sc. in Cybersecurity, an MBA, and a M.S. in Information Assurance, among others.