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John Francis Petrie III
Personal. Born in Chicago, Illinois circa 1958. Eldest son of John and Roberta Petrie.

Education. Attended Teft Junior High School, Streamwood Illinois, and Elgin High School, Elgin, Illinois. Graduated from the Defense Intelligence College in 1992 and earned an Associate of Science Degree from City University that same year. Earned a Bachelors of Science degree (majors in International Studies and Military Intelligence) from the University of the State of New York in 1995. Earned a Masters of Business Administration (concentration in Information Technology) from City University in 2004.

Military Service. Enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1976. Graduated Parris Island as the Platoon Honorman in 1977. Designated an 0341 mortar crewman upon graduation. Served as a military security guard at Naval Submarine Base, New London, CT in 1977. Designated an Intelligence Specialist 0231 and a Scout-Sniper 8541 in 1979. Served as a Drill Instructor and Senior Drill Instructor at MCRD San Diego, CA through end of 1982. Assigned as an Intelligence Chief until his retirement from the Marine Corps in 1996, retiring as a Master Sergeant. Served in various climbs and places including Lebanon, Panama, Africa, Europe, Japan, and the Far East. Decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Navy Commendation with two gold stars, Navy Achievement Medal, Combat Aircrew Insignia, and Combat Action Ribbon among others.

Publications. Include: "Basic Unix System Administration" Lucent Technologies, January 1997, Co-Authored by Keith Palmgren and John F. Petrie; and, "Introduction to ASIM/OLS" Lucent Technologies, January 1997, Co-Authored by Keith Palmgren and John F. Petrie.

Occupation. He is currently the Chief Information Security Officer for Harland Clarke.

Featured in CSO Magazine, October 2007.