Our Story

Adam

Marketing Manager

The most certain sign of wisdom is cheerfulness. — Michel de Montaigne

Adam, based in Oregon, is the Marketing Manager for VENZA, where he combines digital marketing strategies with his passion for music to create engaging and innovative campaigns. His approach focuses on planting seeds of creativity and strategic insight across paid channels, social media, and analytics. Adam’s unique blend of artistic vision and analytical prowess not only drives growth but also crafts memorable narratives that resonate with audiences. At VENZA, he continues to push the boundaries of digital marketing, making significant impacts with every project he leads.

Barbara

Global EVP of Client Experience

The butterfly counts not months but moments and has time enough. — Rabindranath Tagore

Barbara is VENZA’s GEVP of Client Experience. As an assertive dreamer, she’ll find no project too crazy or impossible. Once she sets a goal in mind she will take charge and leave no stone unturned to make things happen.

Having explored several areas of the hospitality industry, from operations to marketing, sales, and IT, her versatile background serves her well to understand our clients complex structure and create outstanding products that provide value for our customers satisfying their compliance needs.

Ben

Vice President of Sales – U.S

It's like deja vu all over again — Yogi Berra

Ben joins us with over twenty years in payments & data security experience having worked with all types of merchants including some of the largest hospitality brands. Being a self-described “payments nerd” Ben has a thorough understand of all aspects of PCI and related components as they impact customers’ electronic payments environment. This also includes an understanding of Fraud management utilizing machine learning/AI tools to identify both positive and negative events that can impact a customer’s payment environment. Lastly, Ben has a reputation for being a customer champion and will be an ideal fit for our customer culture here at VENZA.

When not working, talking to customers, or traveling Ben be found at his home in Dallas, TX being his wife’s landscaper architect. He is also a fan of Baylor Athletics in Waco, but he does not know Chip or Joanna.

Bill

Vulnerability Penetration Tester

Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile. — Albert Einstein

Bill is one of VENZA’s Vulnerability Penetration Testers. Originally from O’ahu (Hawaii), he brings with him 18 years of experience in hospitality I.T. leadership that spans employers consisting of Fairmont, Starwood, and Marriott. His skillset includes Network & Systems Administration, IAM, internal & external SOX/PCI-DSS compliance audits, Network & Systems Hardening, Vulnerability & Asset Management, Infrastructure Design, Project Management & CAPEX, and Systems Integration. Bill currently holds the following certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA CNVP, CHTP, GRC, MCSE (retired), MCP+I (retired). He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management Information Systems (MIS) from the University of Hawaii, Manoa – Shidler College of Business.

Carmi

Security Analyst

Live with Passion! — Tony Robbins

Carmi is a Security Analyst for Venza’s security team. She has been a lifelong IT specialist, residing in Maryland, with over 20 years of experience. She has worked in many different industries, such as Real Estate, Government, and Hospitality. Carmi learned the value of teamwork at an early age, growing up playing and coaching sports and singing in the choir. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, listening & creating music, working with essential oils, reading, volunteer work, going to the beach, driving & modifying her Jeep, and spending quality time with her son & daughter, 2 dogs and 2 cats.

Casey

Product Director

It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves. — Sir. Edmund Hillary

Casey is VENZA’s Product Director. He’s driven by his commitment to ensuring that VENZA’s product lineup maximize its value for clients.

Casey enjoys gardening, woodworking, and watching the horses run in his beautiful hometown of Lexington, KY.

Cat

Customer Success Coach

When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. — Paulo Coelho

Cat is a Customer Success Coach here at Venza. While an Australian citizen, she spent most of her life in Taranaki, New Zealand and now resides in Orlando, FL alongside her husband. In her previous roles, she excelled in providing exceptional care to customers and assisting with administrative duties. At Venza, she strives to be the friendly face that clients and co-workers alike can turn to and trust.

Charles

Security Manager

A new idea must not be judged by its immediate results. — Nikola Tesla

Charles is one of VENZA’S Security Manager and PCI-QSA, or PCI-DSS evangelist. With over 15 years’ experience managing client cybersecurity incidents, audits and assessments across multiple verticals, he excels in providing solutions to protect clients against enemies of other “realms”. As cybersecurity is an everlasting process, he always says that “We never lose our vulnerabilities, we only learn to live above them.” He loves swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving as well as traveling.

His current certifications include CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, PCI-QSA formerly PCI-ASV as well as PFI.

Chrissy

Senior Security Associate

Where there is a will there is a way

Chrissy is a Senior Security Associate here at VENZA.
She comes to the team with more than 20 years within the Hospitality industry, bringing a wealth of knowledge regarding everyday struggles in the life of a GM. Although she survived the ups and downs of GM challenges, nothing has proven to be more difficult to her than her house filled with 3 kids and a “project-driven” husband. The quote that best describes Chrissy, “You never tell the client no until you know the answer is no.” She firmly believes in treating customers like they are family and demonstrates that on a regular basis.

Daniel

Vulnerability Management Lead

I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious. —Albert Einstein

Daniel is a Vulnerability Management Lead and lives in Puerto Rico “la Isla del Encanto”. He has a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras campus with a minor in Cyber Security. In 2015 he started working as a Linux system administrator for the on campus Computer Sciences department where he managed most of the server environment and network infrastructure. Right after graduation he began working as a penetration tester in 2017 where he developed most of his offensive security skills, processes and techniques, including some computer forensics skills. He’s very passionate about cyber security, Linux, programming, and computing in general. He’s very excited to be a part of the Venza team.

Daniel

CEO

Daniel is the CEO of VENZA. His function revolves around developing, communicating, executing, and sustaining VENZA’s strategic initiatives. His aim is to transform fluid considerations into crystallized forms.

Daniel earned his MSc. from the University of Bristol, England. Before co-founding VENZA, Daniel founded and ran Music for Charities, a tech-based engine built to promote independent music and raise money for non-profit organizations. He was also the Director of Training Delivery at American Systems.

David

CIO

In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity. — Sun Tzu

David is VENZA’s CIO. David takes the fear out of clients by having the drive to learn and the ability to keep up with new technology. David is like Batman—a normal person that uses tools and technology to be a superhero!

David currently holds the following certifications/recognitions: CISM, CISA, CISSP, PCI-QSA, PCIP, CDPSE, CHFI, CEH, Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Lead Auditor, CNSS 4012, CNSS 4013A, CNSS 4011, CCNA, Cyber Ops-A, CCNA Security (retired), CCNA Routing & Switching (retired), CCENT (retired), Project+, Network+, Linux+, LPIC-1 Linux Administrator, and A+. He also holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, a Master of Business Administration in IT Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – Security.

Dominique

Director of Operations

I didn’t come this far to only come this far, so we’ve still got further to go. — Tom Brady

Dominique is VENZA’s Director of Operations.

Just like the Green Lantern, Dominique’s will to effectively overcome any obstacle is insurmountable. His goal is to protect the galaxy’s most vile cyberattacks from clients. In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil spyware shall escape his sight!

Edgar

Vulnerability Penetration Tester

It is the nature of every person to error, but only the fool perseveres in error — Marcus Tullius Cicero

Cybersecurity professional with over 7 years of experience in offensive security. Graduated in Computer Engineering. Certified as a CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker). Extensive experience in internal, external, physical, and wifi network penetration testing. Specialized in identifying vulnerabilities and ensuring the protection of digital assets and confidential data. Committed to computer security and combating cyber threats.

Edward

Security Analyst

Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal. — Henry Ford

Edward is a proficient security Analyst with expertise in threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring. Edward is adept at ensuring the protection of sensitive data and systems. His strong analytical skills and commitment to avoiding emerging threats make him a valuable asset in safeguarding organizational assets.

Eileen

Administrative Coordinator

I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel – Maya Angelou

Eileen is VENZA’s Administrative Coordinator. Years of raising her two children have developed her multi-tasking skills so much so that she has no problem keeping the VENZA crew in line. Whether it is trying to get a lizard out of the ladies’ room or assembling an office chair, Eileen is always up to a new challenge.

Elizabeth

Vulnerability Scanning Engineer

True success is overcoming the fear of being unsuccessful – Paul Sweeney

Meet Elizabeth, our adept Vulnerability Scanning Engineer based in sunny Tallahassee. Armed with a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Cybersecurity from Pensacola State College and fortified by a CompTIA Sec+ certification, she brings four years of seasoned IT expertise to our team. Elizabeth is passionate about guiding our clients toward compliance, leveraging her keen eye for vulnerabilities and her commitment to fortifying digital landscapes. Her hunger for knowledge fuels her drive to continuously evolve, making her a valuable asset in an ever-evolving landscape of challenge and change.

Emil

VP of Sales, EMEA

Don’t be attached to the outcome. Enjoy the journey

Emil’s passion and his notion of existence is to support others to develop and grow either their personal or business circumstances. He is energized by spending time with others on the phone or face-to-face and getting to know their needs and wants. He is thrilled when it comes to helping others.

Gale

Staff Accountant

I like beets, bears and Battlestar Galactica. — Dwight Schrute, "The Office"

My name is Gale and I was nick-named G-Money by a couple of old friends (you know who you are) many, many moons ago and I shan’t answer to anything less. I like stuff – doing, buying, experiencing, playing…you get what I’m saying. I’m a HUGE fan of quoting movies/television, so most of what I say is totally unoriginal.

John-Michael

Customer Success Coach

The unexamined life is not worth living. — Socrates

John-Michael is a Customer Success Coach with Venza. He looks to combine his experience working in several customer service positions with his knowledge of technology and info security to assist customers daily in protecting their data and that of their clients.

Jonathan

Security Analyst

The number of transistors on a microchip doubles about every two years, though the cost of computers is halved. — Gordon Moore

Jonathan is a Security Analyst for Venza’s security team. Originally from South Carolina, Jonathan now lives in Southwest Florida on the Gulf Coast. Jonathan has been a lifelong IT specialist with over 20 years’ experience in the field. Before joining Venza he worked and specialized in enterprise business networking in many different industries such as hospitality, industrial production, healthcare and non-profit industries. Jonathan is known for being a team resource and in his free time loves building custom electronics, repairing electronics, modifying circuitry, reading and spending time with his wife and daughter.

Justin

Full-Stack Developer

“It’s all in the reflexes” — Jack Burton

Justin is a Full-Stack developer with VENZA — Based remotely in support of VENZA’s Pensacola, FL office, the PHP Developer position is responsible for building new and innovative website functionality and tools and maintaining and upgrading current applications. The role will provide significant support for the VENZA PEAK™ Learning Management System and the soon-to-be-released VENZA System.

“I am extremely excited to join VENZA and thrilled to have the opportunity to work with its outstanding Product-Marketing Team,” said Fortuna. “VENZA’s clients depend on our web-based products, and I am looking forward to continuing to improve them and deliver extraordinary value.”

Fortuna brings extensive experience to the position. He has nearly two decades of experience as a full-stack developer. Fortuna holds a bachelor’s degree in business marketing and management from Penn State University and resides in Youngstown, OH.

Kevin

Customer Success Coach

Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you’ll be able to see farther.

Kevin is a Customer Success Coach and is passionate about building relationships through collaboration, teaching, and support. He is originally from Battle Creek, MI, but has been in the Atlanta area now for over 20 years. He has a Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management and a Master’s in education. Prior to joining VENZA, Kevin held leadership roles in the hospitality, education, and software industries. He is dedicated to using his experience and background to drive Customer Success at VENZA.

Laura-Jane

Technical Communicator

people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. — Maya Angelou

LJ is the Technical Communicator at VENZA. As a veteran of the hospitality industry, she has worked at numerous prestigious, award-winning hotels so she can deliver on the exceedingly high expectations of guests and clients alike. When not on her self-imposed quest to provide the best customer service possible, she is either gushing about her cats to her patiently indulgent co-workers or playing video games alongside her fiancé—and losing, mostly. She endeavors to make a lasting, heart-felt impression on any customer she helps.

Letisha

Customer Success Coach

A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success. — Elbert Hubbard

Letisha is a Customer Success Coach at Venza. She’s a high-energy, enthusiastic, and dependable individual who excels in a challenging and competitive environment. Originally from New York City but has been living in Puerto Rico for over 20 years.

She has a BA from the University of Puerto Rico in Social Sciences and Criminal Justice with a Law & Society concentration. She also completed a multi-disciplinary concentration in Forensic Psychology.

Prior to joining Venza, Letisha held leadership roles as a Benefit Administrator, Savings & Retirement specialist and in the Communication industry. Her education and experience allow her to exceed expectations while meeting challenging corporate goals.

Michael

Full-Stack Developer

“They say the world has become too complex for simple answers. They are wrong.” — Ronald Reagan

Michael has always been the type of person that tries to understand how things tick. At a young age, he would take electronics apart, just to see what was inside, never being satisfied with the shell of simplicity that surrounds the most complicated things in everyday life. In his day to day work, he incorporates that same idea to understand how programs work and why they break. He has found that the hardest problems often have the simplest answers.

Nathalie

Customer Success Coach

When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. — Abraham Hicks

Nathalie works as a Customer Success Associate and is passionate about helping companies thrive and is excited to use her skills to contribute to the exciting work of Venza. She is always ready to provide the best tools to serve our clients.

Nathan

Security Analyst

Nathan is a Security Analyst who is passionate about assisting clients by ensuring they attain compliance along with helping Venza’s MSP team. Nathan aims to continuously learn with each new challenge ahead.

Olga

Customer Success Manager

Olga is VENZA’s Customer Success Manager. Olga follows one of her favorite quotes by Brandon Sanderson and puts “journey before destination”. She is on a daily quest to ensure that our clients reach success when striving to protect and secure customer data. Utilizing her experience in hospitality as well as education, she will be by your side in your efforts to tackle any insidious security threats.

Pablo

Security Analyst

“ Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein

Pablo is one of VENZA’S Security Analyst. Originally from Puerto Rico, with fifteen years of experience in IT Security with skills in Systems Security integration, Compliance, Risk Assessments, Audit Remediation, Digital Forensics and Incident Response. Pablo is a high-energy, enthusiastic and dependable individual who excels in challenging and competitive environments. He also holds a Master of Science in Information Security.

Richard

Controller

Debits and Credits – got to keep them equal!

Richard started in Hospitality Accounting in the Spring of 1999. He has working locations all over the United States, including Hawaii, Yellowstone National Park, and Key Largo Florida. He has worked in hotels, private clubs, vacation rentals, and standalone restaurants. In the Fall of 2020 he joined the Finance Team with Venza

Robert

Security Analyst

Robert is a Security Analyst with VENZA.

Robin

Director of Human Resources

Robin is VENZA’s Director of Human Resources. Robin is responsible for the overall culture of the company and is a “Momma bear, with a big heart and protective nature”. Robin takes care of VENZA’s employees and clients by consistently exceeding their needs and expectations.

Rocky

Mascot

Rocky is a very proud St. Bernard who enjoys being a symbol of security to hotel guests. Rocky works hard being the mascot for VENZA traveling to resorts around the world helping hoteliers protect guest data. If you travel with Rocky make sure to stop and take a photo with him. Remember he likes you to tag him using #RockyVENZA. Rocky’s favorite quote: “I’m in love with cities I’ve never been to and people I’ve never met.” – John Green

Sarmishtha

Software Development Manager

Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works. — Steve Jobs

I am based in San Jose, California. I graduated in Computer Science from University of Delhi, India. I have 18+ years of experience in Software Development across diverse roles and different technologies. My background includes designing large scale systems and managing software engineering teams to deliver high-quality product and services. I strongly believe in fostering collaboration between engineering and other stakeholders, all to enhance company’s success.

Sean

Brand Ambassador

Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world — Albert Einstein

Sean is VENZA’s Brand Ambassador. After working as a remote contractor for VENZA, Sean moved back to Atlanta in 2017 to be a courseware developer and was then promoted to Brand Ambassador later that same year.

As a creative problem solver, Sean not only finds solutions, but he does so with humor, helping to de-stress situations for both the VENZA staff and its clients.

Stephanie

Staff Accountant

What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. — Jane Goodall

Stephanie serves as a Staff Accountant with Venza. Stephanie brings 20+ years of business and accounting experience, from the corporate, non-profit, and education sectors.

Stephanie strives to use her many years of experience to support the mission and goals of the company, as well as the day to day operations.

Prior to joining Venza, Stephanie has worked in the US, Caribbean, and Asia serving organizations and clientele from around the globe. She is excited to be a member of the Venza team and looks forward to contributing to its future success.

As an animal advocate, Stephanie enjoys spending her free time volunteering in animal rescue.

Tim

CRO

Rather than life being an either-or, it’s a both-and

Tim leads VENZA’s go-to-market strategy and execution including Sales, Sales Operations and Marketing. With 20+ years of experience in travel technology, Tim has a rich track record of super-charging revenue growth paired with EBITA expansion for his companies. He is as comfortable in Fortune 500 leadership (Amadeus, MICROS/Oracle) as he is starting companies from scratch (founder of StayNTouch PMS & Sundrop Mobile).
Originally from the Chicago area (Go Cubs!), Tim lives with his wife & family in N Bethesda, MD. Tim is graduate of the UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality.

Tom

Vice President of Sales

In theory, there is no difference between Theory and Practice, in practice there is. — Yogi Berra

As the VP of Sales, Tom brings over 25 years of extensive experience in sales and management in enterprise and hospitality technology, making him a seasoned Vice President of Sales. He holds a BS in Communications from the University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh and resides in Evanston, IL. Tom is a diligent and committed professional who expertly guides hoteliers through the intricate digital landscape. His primary focus is safeguarding guest data, guaranteeing adherence to industry standards, and improving brand reputation.

Will

Courseware Developer

Better gray than gone!

Will is VENZA’s Courseware Developer. Responsible for the overall quality and aesthetic appeal of digital content, Will produces customer-focused, quality solutions that are a significant part of VENZA’s continued growth and success.

Will’s favorite quote is from Albert Einstein: “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”

OUR MISSION:

“Guiding Good People to Do Great Things”

VISION STATEMENT:

“Passionately providing tools, technology and strategic thinking that enable new levels of growth and development, generating extraordinary and lasting value.”

Our Core Values:

EXTRAORDINARY

VISIONARY

DRIVEN

IMPACT

TRUST

FULFILLMENT

Adam

Marketing Manager

Barbara

Global EVP of Client Experience

Ben

Vice President of Sales – U.S

Bill

Vulnerability Penetration Tester

Carmi

Security Analyst

Casey

Product Director

Cat

Customer Success Coach

Charles

Security Manager

Chrissy

Senior Security Associate

Daniel

Vulnerability Management Lead

Daniel

CEO

David

CIO

Dominique

Director of Operations

Edgar

Vulnerability Penetration Tester

Edward

Security Analyst

Eileen

Administrative Coordinator

Elizabeth

Vulnerability Scanning Engineer

Emil

VP of Sales, EMEA

Gale

Staff Accountant

John-Michael

Customer Success Coach

Jonathan

Security Analyst

Justin

Full-Stack Developer

Kevin

Customer Success Coach

Laura-Jane

Technical Communicator

Letisha

Customer Success Coach

Michael

Full-Stack Developer

Nathalie

Customer Success Coach

Nathan

Security Analyst

Olga

Customer Success Manager

Pablo

Security Analyst

Richard

Controller

Robert

Security Analyst

Robin

Director of Human Resources

Rocky

Mascot