Jeff Youmans has an impressive background in IT security leadership, with 25 years of experience in various roles. His career in Cyber Security began in 1997, as he transitioned into the field after serving two enlistments in the US Army as a Special Forces Intelligence Collection Manager. He taken on cyber roles as a government contractor, Government Employee, and escalating roles in various private industries (including Manufacturing, Health Care, Finance, and Vacation / Leisure. 

Jeff has been teaching Cyber Security courses at Saint Petersburg College since 2008. Currently he's the Director and Head of Cyber Security at Holiday Inn Club Vacations. In his free time he volunteers and serves on the Board of Directors for Xtraordinary Joy, an x.501c3 charity focused on funding research focused on X chromosome deletions. In addition, he and his familyare an Ambassador Family for the Children's Miracle Network, speaking to large donor groups on behalf of the organization. He enjoys camping with his family and wood working.

Jeff's educational background includes an undergraduate degree in Computer Networking from Strayer University and a graduate degree in Information Assurance from Norwich University. He holds various certifications, including the Information Assurance Methodologies (NSA-IAM) certification from the National Security Agency (NSA), the Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) certification from ISC2, and a Professional Development Certificate in Computer Forensics from Oregon State University. His extensive experience and qualifications make him a highly respected figure in the field of IT security.