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About Us

Founded in 2012, the ISC2 Central Florida Chapter is an official chapter of ISC2.  Based in Orlando, our purpose is to provide educational opportunities for management, operational and technical aspects of the information security field.​​

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Walter Speelman, CISSP, CCSP

President

The president shall be chief executive officer of the corporation and, subject to the control of the directors, shall have general charge and supervision of the affairs of the corporation. The president shall preside at all meetings of the members and shall be chairman of the Board of Directors. The president shall have the obligation to report to the membership in writing [at least quarterly] regarding the activities of the corporation during that quarter. The president shall not hold an executive officer position with any other competing security professional association.

FedX Castro, CISSP, CC

Vice President

Federico “FedX” Castro is a CISSP-certified cybersecurity professional and passionate Blue Teamer with 15+ years of experience across IT and security. He specializes in security operations, threat hunting, and incident response, bringing a curious, neurodiverse perspective shaped by ADHD. FedX is dedicated to mentoring, knowledge sharing, and building community, helping others grow while continuously learning himself. For him, cybersecurity is both a profession and a lifelong passion.

Eric Lockshine, CISSP

Treasurer

U.S. Army veteran Eric Lockshine earned a B.B.A. in Information Systems and Operations Management from the University of Toledo in 1994. A lifelong programmer, he has developed software solutions across the engineering, healthcare, cybersecurity, and aerospace industries, including work for a NASA contractor. For more than 30 years, Eric has partnered with David Carrier in the development of calQflo®, serving as its primary developer and now leading QuantumFlo's IT development and technology initiatives.

Monica Owen-Perez, CISSP

Secretary / Events Director

The secretary shall also been known as the “Vice President-Corporate Communication” and will have possession of the records of the corporation and of the Board of Directors. The recording secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings and be responsible for giving notice of meetings as set forth under these Bylaws. The secretary shall be in charge of all correspondence of the corporation and have such other duties, as the president deems appropriate.

Dan Meystrik, CC

Sponsorship Director

Dan spent his career in technology, working with customers and industry professionals to solve challenges and build lasting relationships. He's been an ISC2 member for 10 years and has enjoyed serving as Sponsorship Director for the Central Florida Chapter for the past two. He finds it rewarding to bring new sponsors into the chapter, support its initiatives, and help grow the cybersecurity community. He looks forward to continuing to build connections and opportunities for ISC2 members.

Doug Frankston

Membership Director

Doug Frankston is a Senior Manager of Third Party Risk Management at Marriott Vacations Worldwide. He also serve as an Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity at Bellevue University. Based in Florida, Doug is committed to helping chapter members grow their careers, earn CPE credits, and connect with the local cybersecurity community. Fun facts: he enjoys building LEGO sets, collecting 80s toys, and reading science fiction and fantasy.

Wesley Carr, CISSP

Director-At-Large

Wesley Carr serves as a ISSM overseeing cybersecurity and risk mitigation and has been in the field for 8 years now. Wesley brings his passion for cybersecurity and career growth by helping others connect in the cybersecurity communities.  Wesley holds a Masters degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance as well as the CISSP certification.  In his free time he enjoys participating and training for capture the flag cyber competitions.

Dante Spala, CC

Director-At-Large

Dante Spala is passionate about technology, cybersecurity, and lifelong learning. A Bellevue University graduate and ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), he serves as Co-Director-at-Large for the ISC2 Central Florida Chapter. With over 30 years at Disney, Dante brings valuable professional experience and a practical approach to problem-solving. Naturally curious, he enjoys exploring emerging technologies like AI and OSINT while connecting with others and expanding his cybersecurity knowledge.

Rob Whestine

Career Development Director

Robert Whetstine (BowTieSecurityGuy) is a cybersecurity leader, mentor, and advocate with expertise in vulnerability management, application security, cyber risk governance, and compliance. As a fortune 500 Executive, he helps organizations strengthen resilience through practical security strategies. Through his BowTieSecurityGuy brand and social media presence, Robert shares cybersecurity insights, mentors emerging professionals, and promotes continuous learning across the security community.

Jack Norman, CISSP

Education Director

Jack Norman is an information security executive, consultant, and educator with more than 20 years of experience across the defense, public, and private sectors. As a Chief Information Security Officer, he has led security programs, compliance initiatives, nearly two dozen acquisitions, and an IPO. Jack is also a professor at Full Sail University and holds a Master’s in Information Assurance and Cyber Security, an Executive MBA, and the CISSP certification.

Joe Claxton

Technology Director

Joe Claxton is a Cybersecurity Risk Analyst with 15 years of experience across information security, technology, and engineering. He is passionate about using emerging technologies to solve real-world problems, drawing on lessons learned to guide their secure adoption. As Technology Director for the ISC2 Central Florida Chapter, Joe applies his professional expertise to manage, improve, and secure the Chapter’s systems, supporting the education and professional development of its members. Outside of cybersecurity, Joe enjoys 3D printing, tabletop games, and video games.

Nikki Bates, CC

Co-Communications Director

Nikki Bates is a cybersecurity professional and Security Engineer at The Walt Disney Company, specializing in AI/ML security, security architecture, risk assessment, and AI governance. She helps teams evaluate security risks and adopt emerging technologies responsibly. As Communications Coordinator for the ISC2 Central Florida Chapter, Nikki supports cybersecurity community engagement and professional development, with a passion for continuous learning, collaboration, and advancing security awareness.

Adrian Palmer, CC

Co-Communications Director

Adrian Palmer is a cybersecurity professional and Solutions Engineer at ThreatLocker with 15+ years of experience spanning secure software development, vulnerability management, offensive security, and security operations. He is passionate about supporting the local cybersecurity community through education, mentorship, and professional development. A strong advocate for Zero Trust and Default Deny security principles, Adrian is committed to helping organizations and security practitioners build more resilient defenses against evolving cyber threats.

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