John Koleno

About John Koleno

Cyber Operations & Corporate Security Officer with more than 25 years of experience in risk management, cybercrime investigation, enterprise security, risk services, multimillion-dollar budget oversight, and physical security management. Analytical, detail-oriented leader with a proven track record of developing high-performance teams that support and execute complex protective and investigative assignments while advancing employee engagement cultures that facilitate year-over-year (YOY) results. Results-driven professional leveraging strong interpersonal skills to establish and cultivate key partnerships while mentoring and guiding team members to target achievements.Areas of Expertise: Security CoordinationCrisis ManagementGlobal CommunicationExecutive LeadershipEmployee DevelopmentPersonnel CoordinationInternal InvestigationBudget OversightCyber DefensePhysical SecurityHiring & Training Fraud InvestigationSelect Achievements:• Organized the first Electronic Crimes Task Force in Arizona, coordinating more than 100 lawenforcement, private sector, and academic personnel to drive cybercrime prevention andresolution.• Directed all organizational and operational aspects of a National Special Security Event (NSSE),managing personnel and resource allocation while communicating with event and local governmentofficials to facilitate event execution and mitigate risks.• Assumed ownership of the Cyber Incident Response Program with Wintrust Financial with the rolegrowing to include Cyber Defense, Physical Security, and Fraud Investigations responsibilities.

Experience

1. Director, Information Security

   Edward Jones

   Aug 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

• University of Illinois Chicago

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Criminal Justice