Executive Bios



Shawn McCreight Chairman and Chief Technology Officer
	Shawn McCreight founded Guidance Software, Inc. in November 1997 and has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors since its inception. From January 2003 to present he has served as Chairman and Chief Technology Officer. Prior to January 2003, he served as Founder and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. McCreight has extensive experience in the designing and developing of software programs and applications, and was the principal developer of our EnCase® software. Mr. McCreight received a B.A. in Physics from the University of California at Berkeley.

Victor Limongelli President and Chief Executive Officer
	As President and Chief Executive Officer, Victor Limongelli is responsible for strategic planning and initiatives, making recommendations to the Board of Directors, of which he is a member, and managing the company's growth mission and operational objectives. He has overall responsibility for implementing and administering the vision, mission and strategic plan of Guidance Software, under direction from the board. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Victor Limongelli led Guidance Software's worldwide operations as the company's President and is credited with formulating and overseeing its highly-successful eDiscovery strategy. Previously, he served as General Counsel and Vice President of Professional Services. As Vice President of Professional Services, he oversaw the company's renowned computer investigation team, providing incident response and computer forensic services to corporate, government and legal clients worldwide. Limongelli joined Guidance Software as its General Counsel, where he specialized in legal issues involving privacy, incident response and digital evidence. He has written numerous white papers and articles on statutes, regulations, case law, and industry standards governing information security, and has spoken at many notable conferences. Prior to his in-house experience, Limongelli was associated with the national law firm of Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, where his practice was technology company-focused, with particular emphasis on licensing and venture capital. His accomplishments with the firm include arguing (and winning) a case before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He received his J.D. degree from Columbia University School of Law, where he was a James Kent Scholar, and his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College.

John Patzakis, Esq. Vice Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer
	John Patzakis is responsible for working with the management team to create and execute strategic initiatives at Guidance Software. He joined Guidance Software at the end of 1999 as General Counsel and held the position of President and CEO from 2001 to 2004. While President and CEO, he doubled revenue annually and led the company's highly successful launch of its EnCase® Enterprise solution. Following that he held the position of Chief Legal Officer. Prior to Guidance Software, Patzakis practiced law for eight years in Los Angeles, focusing on business litigation and technology law. Patzakis received his Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California. Patzakis frequently lectures and is extensively published on computer forensics, electronic evidence and corporate governance issues. He is author of the EnCase Legal Journal, a widely read publication focusing on issues surrounding computer forensics and electronic evidence. Patzakis is a member of the Sedona Conference, The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD).

Frank Sansone, C.P.A. Chief Financial Officer
	As Chief Financial Officer, Sansone oversees the company's worldwide financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury and tax functions, bringing his 15 years of financial management experience in the technology industry to bear. He joined Guidance Software in 2002 as the company began shifting its focus toward external sales and an Initial Public Offering, and he was soon appointed Vice President of Finance. Prior to joining Guidance Software, Sansone was a Director and Vice President of Finance for Aspen Technology (NASDAQ: AZPN) where he led the revenue department and played a key role in its Mergers and Acquisitions group. He served as Petrolsoft Corporation's Vice President of Finance where he built an organization that ultimately was acquired by Aspen Technology. Before joining Petrolsoft Corporation, Sansone directed services for Fortune 500 and middle market companies at PricewaterhouseCoopers where he developed extensive experience in SEC reporting and initial public offerings. He also led due diligence assignments for mergers and acquisitions ranging from multimillion-dollar cash acquisitions to hundred-million-dollar public company combinations. Sansone is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a bachelor's degree in accountancy from the University of La Verne.

Sheldon Feinland Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales
	Sheldon Feinland is Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and is responsible for all sales worldwide. Since joining Guidance in June 2004, he has been responsible for growing sales over 200% in the North American Commercial and Federal Markets. Feinland joined Guidance Software from Mantas, Inc., a compliance software company, where he served as Vice President of Sales for the Americas and was responsible for more than $20 million in revenue. Prior to Mantas, Feinland served in a variety of senior sales management roles with numerous software companies. During his 18-year tenure at Comshare, Feinland played key roles in growing revenues from under $10 million to more than $35 million. While there, he served in a variety of capacities, including Vice president of Eastern Operations and Vice President of Consumer Goods. He received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics from the University of New York at Albany.

Larry Stinson Vice President of Risk Auditing
	Larry Stinson manages and identifies areas of risk and audits our practices. He also oversees our Operations Department. Stinson's wealth of experience in law enforcement, IT knowledge and conducting internal computer investigations has contributed greatly to company growth and advancement. Instrumental in the development of Guidance Software's extensive training program, Stinson educated countless corporate and law enforcement computer investigators and greatly expanded EnCase training curriculum and materials. On the development side, Stinson shaped the strict security precautions involving network-based forensic investigations for EnCase Enterprise. He also led the introduction of FastBloc, a write-blocking hardware accessory used during media acquisition. Stinson has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience. From 1997 to 2000, he held a lead role at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Computer Crimes Unit supervising a team of forensic investigators. He is a member of High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA), a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and is an EnCase Certified Examiner.

Ken Basore, EECS, EnCE, FBI-CART Vice President of Research and Development
	Ken Basore serves as Vice President of Research and Development for Guidance Software. A 20-year veteran of law enforcement and a seven-year expert in computer forensics, he directs the development of the company's software products and supervises the Research, EnScript, QA and Technical Support departments. In his career, Basore has overseen nearly 1,500 investigations and has extensive experience in the development and operation of computer forensic laboratories. His investigations have included financial crimes, narcotics, child exploitation, homicide and terrorism, and he has testified as an expert in both computer forensic investigations and computer forensic laboratory policies and procedures. A police officer for 17 years, Ken Basore was responsible for the development of the first Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory in San Diego, California where he supervised 16 investigators from various federal, state and local law enforcement facilities. In 2001, Basore won the "Police Officer of the Year" award from the El Cajon, California Police Department. Basore is a certified Electronic Evidence Collection Specialist, a Federal Bureau of Investigation-Computer Analysis Response Team (CART) forensic examiner and an EnCase Certified Examiner. He is also a member of the High Technology Crime and Investigation Association (HTCIA) and the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS).

Sandy Gyenes Vice President of Human Resources
	Sandy Gyenes leads the company's worldwide Human Resources responsibilities, working closely with the senior management team on strategic and functional workforce issues. Additionally, Gyenes is responsible for the company's organizational culture, including succession planning, performance improvement strategies, employee motivation and reward systems. Gyenes brings more than 20 years of Human Resources leadership in a variety of industries. Prior to joining Guidance Software, she was the Executive Director of Human Resources for American Golf Corporation with responsibility for 350 public and private golf courses and clubs, employing 27,000 employees worldwide. Her experience includes all aspects of Human Resources, including recruitment, organizational development, employee relations, compliance, policy development, compensation and benefits. Gyenes is a Loyola Marymount University graduate with a bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science/Sociology.

Michael Gurzi Senior Vice President, Operations and EnScript Development
	A founding member of the Guidance Software professional services team, Senior Vice President of Operations and EnScript Development, Mike Gurzi, is a 25-year law enforcement veteran integral to enterprise investigation management for clients. Prior to joining Guidance Software, Gurzi spent four years as a trainer in forensic technology and methodology for the company, educating hundreds of students. Gurzi was an investigator with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for more than 10 years, where he specialized in both financial and computer crimes. Before retiring, he was promoted to Sergeant and spent three years as a special assignment team supervisor. Recognized as an expert in computer forensics, identity theft, credit card counterfeiting as well as software and hardware piracy, Gurzi has been called upon to testify in numerous felony cases. Gurzi holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration from California State University, Long Beach and is an EnCase Certified Examiner.

Jessica Bair Vice President of Professional Services
	As Vice President of Professional Services, Jessica Bair is responsible for overseeing more than 50 team members in Guidance Software’s Professional Services offices, including Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, DC, Chicago, Atlanta and international operations. Bair has been with Guidance Software since 2001, and previously held roles including director level positions in Training and Professional Development, Research and Development and in Marketing and Business Development before joining Professional Services. A former US Army CID Special Agent, Bair has focused on complex computer investigations since the late-1990s. Bair received Federal Law Enforcement Training Center credentials in Seized Computer and Evidence Recovery and Network Investigations. Bair co-created Guidance Software’s EnCase Certified Examiner program, and is a Certified Computer Crime Investigator and a Certified Computer Forensic Technician. Bair holds a Master of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in strategic planning and ethical leadership from Pepperdine University, and was inducted into the Beta Sigma Gamma International Business Honor Society. Bair also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in public administration from the Roger Williams University.

Mark Harrington, Esq. Corporate Secretary and General Counsel
	As Corporate Secretary and General Counsel, Mark E. Harrington oversees worldwide legal responsibility for the Company. He brings fifteen years of business and legal experience to the position, having held previous senior management and legal positions in the software and technology industry. In addition to his legal responsibilities, Mr. Harrington often lectures at colleges, industry conferences and has written on a wide range of legal issues relating to business law, mergers and acquisitions, protecting corporate assets and intellectual property. Previously, Mr. Harrington held the position of Associate General Counsel, where he managed a variety of legal matters including licensing, insurance, intellectual property, export compliance, marketing, litigation and general corporate activities. Prior to joining Guidance Software, Mr. Harrington was a Senior Attorney at Intel Corporation where he worked on complex intellectual property agreements, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters. Previously, Mr. Harrington worked on electronic discovery and litigation matters for the law firm of Munger, Tolles and Olson in Los Angeles. Mr. Harrington received baccalaureate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and his Juris Doctorate degree from Southwestern University School of Law. He is an Adjunct Faculty member of the Los Angeles Community College District and Vice President of the Southern California Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel.

Al Hobbs Vice President of Training
	Al Hobbs serves as Vice President of Professional Development and Training Operations for Guidance Software. With 25 years of experience as a retired detective working with local, county, state and federal investigations and 9 years of experience conducting computer-based criminal and civil investigations, Hobbs oversees the growth of Guidance Software’s worldwide forensics training operations. He is an internationally recognized expert in the field of computer forensics and digital investigations and has frequently been called upon to provide expert witness testimony at both the state and federal level. Since joining Guidance Software, Hobbs has served in many roles such as “Master Instructor” where he personally trained thousands of computer forensics professionals from major corporations and all levels of government throughout the world; “Course Developer” in which he designed cutting-edge training in the ever changing world of digital investigations and “Director of Midwest Business Development” where he was responsible for building relationships throughout the United States and Japan. Hobbs has received numerous police awards during his L.E. career from various agencies. Included among these is the Award of Valor, Police Officer of the Year, Illinois Heroism (EMS) Award and numerous Outstanding Performance, Distinguished Service awards and Commendations. In addition to his B.A. in criminal justice, Hobbs holds or has held past membership and positions in; the Forensic Association of Computer Technologists (FACT), the Wisconsin Association of Computer Crime Investigators (WACCI), the Minnesota Electronic Crimes Investigators Association (MECIA), and the High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA). Hobbs holds computer forensic certifications with EnCE (EnCase Certified Computer Examiner) being among them, and has published numerous white papers through computer forensic training organizations.

Larry Gill Vice President of Marketing
	As Vice President of Marketing for Guidance Software, Larry Gill is responsible for directing the company's worldwide marketing functions. In this role he oversees all aspects of press and media relations, marketing communications, corporate branding and messaging, international marketing, channel partner management, marketing programs, and corporate creative services. Prior to joining Guidance Software, he served as Marketing Director for Aspen Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN) where he developed the go-to-market strategy for a diverse line of enterprise software products and supporting professional services. In his six years with AspenTech, he held a variety of director-level roles that spanned the functions of business development, technical product management and industry product marketing. He joined AspenTech through the acquisition of Petrolsoft Inc., a privately held software technology company, where he served as the Vice President of Marketing and Sales. During his tenure with Petrolsoft Inc. he hired, trained and led a global sales and marketing organization, expanding operations into both EMEA and APAC, and the company was twice recognized by Inc. 500 as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America. Prior to this, Gill was a top-performing sales and marketing manager with Oce-USA, Inc. and was also a two time combat veteran serving as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps. Gill is certified with Pragmatic Marketing and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado.