INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT

ABOUT ROD:
In his 25+ years of experience, Rod has managed, consulted, and conducted training in numerous industries such at telco and medical operations. His training and consulting journey has taken him around the world where he has acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience in technologically and culturally diverse areas. He has served over 25 years as a Soldier in the US Army Reserves as a programming, database management, and information assurance professional. His passion for teaching and learning is a major driver in his current pursuits.
Rod Oatis
Desktop Support, Network Administration & Cybersecurity
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in IT Security
Certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Project+, CIW Professional, CIW Site Designer, CIW Database Design Specialist
Courses Taught at LeaderQuest: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+
Career/Skill Focus: Cybersecurity, Network Administration & IT Security Specialist
Fun Facts:
- Former paratrooper
- First mobile computer was a Compaq Portable
- Avid golfer
- Enigmatologist

Jacob L. Miller
Network Administration & Security
Education: B.S. Information Technology – Security
Certifications: ITIL Foundation, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Project+, Linux+, CCNA, & IINS
Courses Taught at LeaderQuest: CompTIA A+, Network+, & Security+
Career/Skill Focus: Network/Security
Fun Fact: Jacob enjoys getting his Jeep stuck in the mountains.

Kenneth Tanner
IT Networking & Cyber Security
Education: BSEE & MSEE from The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Industry Experience: 20+ years of IT networking & cyber security
Certifications: CISSP, CEH, ITIL Foundation, CompTIA CSAE, CSAP, CSA+, Security+, Network+, Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching, CCNA Voice, and CCDA, & Rapid 7 Metasploit Pro Certified Specialist Nexpose Certified Administrator
Courses Taught at LeaderQuest: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), ITIL Foundation, CompTIA CASP, Security+, Cisco ICND1, & ICND2
Career/Skill Focus: IT Networking and Cyber Security
Fun Fact: Kenneth was once a certified SSI Dive Control Specialist (Divemaster) and assisted in the instruction of scuba diving classes. He has also assisted in leading scuba diving trips to locales like Cozumel and Cayman.

Patrick Allen
Network Administration & Security
Education: BSEE & MSEE from The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Industry Experience: 20+ years in IT implementation project management and over nine years in IT field service
Certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, & Security+
Courses Taught at LeaderQuest: CompTIA A+, Network+, & Security+
Career/Skill Focus: IT Support Technician
Fun Fact: Patrick Allen is addicted to fly fishing.

Gary Bell
IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security
Education: BS in Marketing and a MEd (Masters Adult Education)
Industry Experience: 25 IT experience with work in sales, CNE (Certified Novell Engineer) networking, MSCA, and certified C-Tech copper and fiber optic instructor. Eleven years teaching and training students in CompTIA, Microsoft, cabling, job skills, & soft skills
Certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft MCSA (4 subjects), CNE, C-Tech copper/fiber cabling courses taught at LQ
Courses Taught at LeaderQuest: CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+
Career/Skill Focus: Part-Time at LeaderQuest
Fun Fact: He was a member of SkillsUSA and took IT students to local, state, and national (Kansas City) competitions. He also served as the past president of the Trade & Industrial Education Association of Oklahoma.

John Brown
Network Security
Education: BS in Computer and Information Sciences, College of Engineering
Industry Experience: 40 years
Certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Project+, Server+, ITIL Foundation, MCSA, Windows 7, and MCSA Server 2003, & MCSA Server 2008
Courses Taught at LeaderQuest: ITIL Foundation, CompTIA A+, Network+, & Security+
Career/Skill Focus: Teaching, network security, Microsoft Windows, smartphones, & tablets
Fun Fact: John was (and plans to be) in attendance for the opening day of every Star Wars movie (including the original released in 1977).

James Gross
Instructor Lead, Cyber, Networking, & Infrastructure
Education: Pursuing a BS in Information Technology
Industry Experience: 21 years (16 years as part of professional duties and five years full-time)
Certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Server+, CLinux+, CySA+, Cloud+, ITIL Foundation, ITIL Intermediate CSI, ITIL Intermediate OSA, CIW Web Foundations Associate, CIW Web Design Specialist, MTA Windows Operating System Fundamentals, LPIC-1, Novell CLA, MCSA: Windows 7, & SUSE 11 Technical Specialist
Courses Taught at LeaderQuest: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, & ITIL Foundation
Career/Skill Focus: James’ passion is helping people connect with technology in meaningful ways. That passion drives him to learn technology deeply and well so that he can present that information to others.

Marcia L. Ingino
Project Management
Certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, and PMI-PBA IIBA-CBAP
Career/Skill Focus: Project Management (PM), Business Analysis (BA), and Agile Instructor
Courses Taught at LeaderQuest: Senior Technology Project Manager & CAPM & PMP IT Project Manager Prep
Fun Fact: Marcia is a dynamic, passionate, and dedicated instructor who enjoys contributing to the professional development and success of those who attend her courses.