About Curtis Services
Meet our EXECUTIVE team
OwnerDerica Curtis
Derica Curtis is an information technology professional with experience in telecommunications, social media, cybersecurity, digital online marketing, website programming, IT support and networking. Derica gained experience in the IT domain by the number of technical positions she held in corporate America prior to beginning her own company. She worked as a transmission engineer, data engineer, programmer and developer, working for Verizon Communications, the Gallup Organization, Hallmark Cards, Stanley Tools and Windstream Communications.
In addition to her programming and engineering background, she also provides training to non-technical corporate groups and students on technical concepts at corporate events and conferences; i.e., Bryant Gumbel's Open Golf Tournament, Black Executive Exchange Program's National Conference, Girls Who Code, Boy Scouts of America Circle 10 Council / Saturday Scholar Program, Upward Bound and Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW).
Derica has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Clark Atlanta University and a Master of Professional Studies in Information Sciences degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance from Pennsylvania State University. She is Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certified and currently pursuing a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
As the owner of Curtis Services, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified in Texas, Derica runs the day-to-day business operations - securing contracts, consulting with clients, developing and designing websites, providing remote desktop support, repairing hacked and compromised websites, managing projects and performing speaking engagements.
Executive DirectorJon Curtis
Jon Curtis has almost 20 years of work experience in business with several top ranked Fortune 100 Companies including Verizon Communications, AT&T, General Motors, and United Technologies focusing on business, research and development, manufacturing, telecommunications, media, and internet. Furthermore, he has a solid background in business operations, program/project management, performance management, and process improvement. As a subject matter expert within business management and telecommunications, he provides his knowledge and expertise to corporations within the management consulting, technology, and investment communities enabling them to execute more effectively.
Jon has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University, and a Master of Science degree in Management from Purdue University's Krannert Graduate School of Management . He is Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified and also Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) Certified.
As the Executive Managing Director at Curtis Services, Jon provides management consulting on new and existing contracts and oversees the corporate financial management and strategic direction.