Jeff Spann

Jeff Spann has extensive work experience in the field of information security and technology management. Jeff is currently serving as the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Network Services Group since February 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Senior Vice President and Regional Director of Information Security Consulting at SBS CyberSecurity, LLC. from September 2019 to February 2022, where they were responsible for implementing security measures and providing cybersecurity expertise to financial institutions.

Before joining SBS CyberSecurity, LLC., Jeff worked as an IT Auditor and Information Security Consultant at BLU3 Technologies, Inc. from October 2013 to April 2014. Jeff also held the position of Senior Information Security Consultant at SBS CyberSecurity, LLC. from April 2014 to September 2019, where they planned and implemented security measures to protect computer systems and networks in financial institutions.

Jeff's earlier experience includes serving as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at First Arkansas Bank & Trust from March 2003 to July 2013. In this role, they managed various technology-related departments and functions, including information security, computer operations, online banking, and ATM network. Before that, they worked as a Sales Manager at Avow Technology from June 2000 to February 2003 and as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Information Management Technology from 1996 to 2000.

Jeff started their career as a Customer Engineer at IBM in February 1988 and worked there until April 1996. Overall, they have a wealth of experience in information security, technology management, sales, and marketing.

Jeff Spann attended the Arkansas College of Technology from 1984 to 1986, where they earned an associate degree in Electronic Engineering. Prior to that, from 1982 to 1984, they attended UALR but did not graduate. Jeff does not have any additional certifications at this time.