Our Team
Cybersecurity Leadership for Public Agencies
— With the Tools and Support to Match
At ResoluteGuard, we’re more than a cybersecurity provider — we’re a trusted partner to public organizations that carry real responsibility for the safety, privacy, and operations of their communities.
Our team blends experience from federal cybersecurity, military cyber operations, and local government risk management. We deliver both affordable IT services and a strategic, platform-driven approach to cyber resilience. Through our web-based solution, vCISOSecure, and expert-led services, we help unify your administrators, risk managers, and IT teams around a shared cybersecurity roadmap. That means clear roles, SMART workflows, policy alignment, and audit-ready reporting — all tailored for public-sector realities. Our support doesn’t stop at tools — we also help organizations improve their cybersecurity posture to qualify for better cyber insurance terms, including lower premiums, higher limits, and reduced exclusions.
What Makes Us Different
Public-sector pricing with flexible support options
Unified tools and guidance for IT teams, risk managers & leadership
Designed to prevent cyber incidents from becoming public service crises
Built around the NIST-CSF and CIS Controls and best practices for schools, cities, and agencies
Focused on practical outcomes — not complexity or jargon
Support for improving cyber insurance coverage and cost
Why We Do This Work
Cybercrime doesn’t just affect computers — it threatens school operations, emergency response, and public trust. A single incident can shut down essential services or compromise community data. We built ResoluteGuard to help public organizations defend themselves with clarity and confidence. Our mission is to ensure cybersecurity is manageable, measurable, and aligned across your team — from the superintendent to the sysadmin.
Meet the Team
We have a team of employees who are cybersecurity experts — professionals with the knowledge and experience to not only secure systems, but also to educate and empower your IT staff. Every customer is assigned a dedicated cyber expert who guides them through planning, implementation, and ongoing improvement to ensure their organization’s cyber posture continuously evolves.
Jeff Schobel
Cheif Executive Officer (CEO)
Jeff brings 40+ years of leadership in technology, cybersecurity, and risk management. A lifelong entrepreneur, he co-founded ResoluteGuard to help public-sector organizations implement practical, outcome-driven cybersecurity programs. Jeff’s mission is to deliver proactive cyber solutions that protect organizations from criminals aiming to steal sensitive information, disrupt operations, or demand ransom—by aligning strategy, operations, and risk reduction at every level.
David brings over 40 years of experience in IT, secure infrastructure, and cyber risk management. A U.S. military veteran and former senior network engineer at Sprint, he implements compliant cybersecurity programs for public-sector organizations, Fortune 500s, and defense contractors. At ResoluteGuard, David drives the technical strategy behind our cybersecurity solutions—ensuring they are scalable, standards-based, and tailored to the evolving threats facing public entities.
Conner Schobel
Manager, Cyber Advisor Team
Conner oversees client engagement and cybersecurity program delivery across K‑12 schools, Community Colleges, Public Entities, and Special Districts. He leads ResoluteGuard’s team of Cyber Advisors, ensuring every client receives tailored support, clear guidance, and measurable outcomes. Conner helps leaders build long-term resilience with best-in-class solutions
David Ludwig
Senior Vice President of Education Channel Sales
Dave brings 37+ years of experience as a teacher, administrator, and statewide education leader. He has directed service agencies across Nebraska and Iowa, including roles as ESU CEO and AEA State Director. Dave supports public education leaders in building secure, scalable systems that enhance both instruction and data protection.
John Bertoli
Marketing Director
With over 15 years of experience in strategic marketing, John specializes in crafting compelling cybersecurity messaging and driving digital campaigns that resonate with public-sector audiences. He develops partner-focused marketing strategies that support growth and engagement, drawing on his 5 year background with a public entity insurance organization and deep expertise in digital strategy.
The ResoluteGuard Cyber Team
Security & Risk Advisors
Our broader cybersecurity team includes analysts, policy advisors, compliance specialists, and virtual CISOs. Together, they support public-sector organizations with day-to-day cybersecurity operations, training, framework alignment, and strategic planning — all tailored to the needs of K-12 schools, municipalities, and special districts. Emily leads the design and continuous improvement of our web-based platform, ensuring it remains intuitive, accessible, and aligned with best practices in public-sector cybersecurity.
Let’s work together to improve your cybersecurity posture — and protect what matters most.
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