John Costello

John Costello has an extensive work experience in various roles and industries. John started their career in 1995 as the Owner/President of #1 Computer Place, where they developed a strong customer base and provided system setup, administration, and network infrastructure services. In 2001, they became the General Manager at First to the Finish, Inc., where they collaborated with the senior leadership team to devise and implement a growth strategy and led high-performing teams. From 2011 to 2017, John served as the Chief Operating Officer at Badger Sportswear, directing operations and contributing to significant revenue growth. Currently, they hold the position of Director Of Information Technology and Cybersecurity at S&S Activewear, where they establish information security vision, develops IT architecture, and fosters innovative thinking.

John Costello's education history includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Phoenix, which they obtained from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's degree in Economics from Illinois State University between 1984 and 1987.

In addition to their academic degrees, John has obtained several certifications throughout their career. These include certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) from ISACA, which they obtained in May 2021, and CompTIA Security+ from CompTIA, which they obtained in July 2019. John also holds certifications in Executive Leadership, Learning Cloud Computing: Serverless Computing, Programming Foundations: Software Quality Assurance, and Six Sigma Foundations, all obtained from LinkedIn in August 2017.

Furthermore, John has acquired the Series 7/63 Securities Licensing from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in 1989. John also holds a Private Pilot certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), although the specific details of its acquisition are not provided.