John Rector serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at Arootah since May 2024, where responsibilities include guiding executive leadership in cyber security initiatives and developing comprehensive IT cybersecurity programs for hedge funds and family offices. In addition, John has been the Chief Security Officer and Senior IT Security Strategist at SVD Solutions since June 2011, focusing on IT security management and business development. Concurrently, John holds a position as a Senior IT Security Strategist at the U.S. Department of Justice, providing senior advisory services and compliance management. Previous roles include Cyber Practice Lead at NXT, Program Director at Quotient, and various positions at DISA, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and Department of Transportation, contributing expertise in project management and information security compliance. John holds a Master of Divinity from Liberty University, a MS in Information Assurance from Norwich University, and a BS in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.