Team

Marc Reich has been in the Data Processing industry for over 25 years. He has been a Data Processing Manager, Project Manager, and Programmer. He has also consulted in the industry for over 15 years. His title is Business Continuity Consultant. Marc's accomplishments include the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), membership on the Editorial Advisory Committee of the Disaster Recovery Journal, and articles in Disaster Recovery Journal. He has been a trainer for DRII and an adjunct professor at Webster University. He has an MBA and a Bachelors' in Computer Science.

Tom Peltier is in his fifth decade working with computer technology. During this time he has garnered numerous industry honors for sharing his experiences with follow professionals. He has had four books published: Policies, Standards, Guidelines and Procedures; Information Security Risk Analysis Information System Security Policies and Procedures: A Practitioners’ Reference;  and The Complete Manual of Policies and Procedures for Data Security. He is the co-editor and contributing author for the CISSP Prep for Success Handbook, and a contributing author for the Computer Security Handbook, Third and Fifth Edition, and Data Security Management.  Tom and his son Justin are co-authoring a new book, How to Manage a Network Vulnerability Assessment. Because of his work he was given the 1993 Computer Security Institute’s (CSI) Lifetime Achievement Award. In 1999, the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) bestowed on him its Individual Contribution to the Profession Award, and in 2001 he was inducted into the ISSA Hall of Fame. Tom was also awarded the CSI Lifetime Emeritus Membership Award.

William Langendoerfer has worked in the Disaster Recovery industry almost since its inception. His many accomplishments include numerous plans, tests, and maintenance of plans. He was the Director of Education for DRII for 14 years where he developed the courses used to teach certification. He also designed the Master Business Continuity Professional curriculum and test. He is presently working as a consultant to the State of New Mexico on its mainframe disaster recovery plan.

Justin Peltier has over ten years of experience in firewall and security technologies. As a consultant, Justin has been involved in implementing, supporting, and developing security solutions, and has taught courses on many facets of information security, including vulnerability assessment and CISSP preparation. His previously directed security practice development at Suntel Services. Justin currently holds 10 professional certifications in an array of technical disciplines.