Identity Theft Speaker
John’s identity was stolen out of his business and used to commit a series of crimes, including $300,000 worth of embezzlement. While the thief operated behind the safety of John’s identity, he and his business were held legally and financially responsible for the felonies committed. Forced to defend his innocence, John spent two stressful years and $12,000 on a criminal lawyer to keep from going to jail.
During that time, John became an expert in identity theft prevention and quickly became America’s top identity theft speaker. The mindsets of prevention he developed during this experience are the basis of his critically-acclaimed, award-winning Book, Stolen Lives: Identity Theft Prevention Made Simple, and are responsible for the successful capture and conviction of his impostor. Recently, Stolen Lives was chosen as the #1 Business Book at the EVVY Awards.
As a professional member of the National Speakers Association, John speaks around the country to corporations, associations and consumers about protecting their private information. His satisfied clients and audiences include the Department of Defense, the FDIC, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Pfizer, Lincoln Financial, Principal Financial Group, Suncorp, Drury Inns, Prudential Real Estate, Premier Bankcard and numerous corporations, financial institutions, universities and associations. John’s recent media appearances include Money Matters Today, NBC, ABC, and Fox.
If you have further questions, are a meeting planner organizing an event, or would like more information on bringing John in to speak to your organization, please contact us directly. You are also welcome to view a preview video of John’s work.
John is the president of The Sileo Group, a 43 year-old Idea-lab focused on guiding organizations to proactively protect their privacy. The Sileo Group trains on how to quickly detect and deter data theft and financial fraud on all rungs of the corporate ladder, from the mailroom to the boardroom.
John is the founder of four successful businesses in the fields of executive education, internet software, web-auctions and consulting. Formerly a management consultant with Mercer Management Consulting, John advised Fortune 500 clients, including Bank of America, Texaco and Sprint on internal and external strategic initiatives.
John is a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar (New Zealand) and graduated with Honors from Harvard University. He lives happily at the foot of the Rocky Mountains with his amazing wife, two highly-spirited daughters, acoustic guitar and Cairn terriers.
