About Second Creek
Meet the Second Creek Team
John Sammons, Chief Executive Officer
John was born in Xenia, Ohio, but moved to West Virginia with his parents when he was 9 years old. He has lived in the state ever since and has strong ties to his community. He currently makes his home in the Huntington area with his wife and two daughters.
John began his career in law enforcement with the Huntington Police Department in 1989. Starting as a patrol officer, he advanced to corporal/detective. As a detective, John spent most of his career investigating drug trafficking within the metro Huntington area. He also spent time investigating white collar crimes such as forgery, fraud and embezzlement. John’s cases were successfully prosecuted in both state and federal courts. John was recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice for his work investigating drug dealing in Huntington.
In 1998 he switched his career from law enforcement to information technology, serving as the Chief Information Officer for Wordworks, Inc. In 2002 he founded Second Creek Web Design which developed Web sites for local, national, and international companies. In 2005 he merged Second Creek Web Design with Information Technology Associates, an IT services company based in Huntington, to form Second Creek Technologies, LLC.
With the creation of Second Creek Technologies John has been able to successfully merge his law enforcement and information technology experiences to bring a unique service to West Virginia. He holds a Masters Degree in Strategic Leadership from Mountain State University and has completed numerous courses in eDiscovery, computer forensics, digital evidence, and is a certified electronic discovery specialist. He is part of the adjunct faculty for Marshall University and works closely with the Marshall University Forensic Science Center and the department of Integrated Science and Technology.
In his current position as CEO of Second Creek Technologies, LLC John combines all of his professional experiences and education to provide quality information technology, Web design, and computer forensic services to West Virginia and the surrounding areas.
Roles & Responsibilities
Partner
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Director of Ediscovery Services
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Director of Web Services
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Investigator
Areas of Expertise
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Education & Training
Access Data Certified Examiner, November, 2009
Access Data Forensics, November, 2009
ArcGIS Desktop I: Getting Started with GIS
Member of Infraguard
Access Data Windows Forensics - XP, May 2008
Access Data Internet Forensics, May 2008
AccessData Training FTK (Forensic Tool Kit) 2.0, March 2008
Masters of Science Strategic Leadership, Mountain State University,
October, 2007
Kroll OnTrack Electronic Discovery Certification Program, June 2006
EnCase Computer Forensics I, November 2007
Computer Forensics Certificate Program, Marshall University, May, 2006
Digital Evidence Search & Seizure Workshop, Marshall University,
December 2005
Steganography Examiner Certification, BackBone Security, November 2006
Malware Investigator Certification, Wetstone, June 2007
Expert Testimony Class, Marshall University, November 2005
Interview & Interogation, Federal Bureau of Investigation, November, 1994
Regents Bachelor of Arts - Marshall University, July 1990
Graduate – West Virginia State Police Academy, December 1989
Evidence Handling & Chain of Custody, April 2008
Seminars & Presentations
Introduction to Digital Forensics, WV Prosecuting Attorneys Institute, November, 2009
Introduction to eMail and Internet Forensics, WV Prosecuting Attorneys Institute, November, 2009
Geak Speak: A Technology Overview, WV Prosecuting Attorneys Institute, November, 2009
eDiscovery From Start to Finish, CLE, November, 2009
IST 481 Digital Forensic Practicum, Summer 2009
Handle with Care: How Digital Evidence is Different, May, 2009
IST 449, Data Recovery, Marshall University, Spring 2009
IST 463, Digital Evidence & Computer Investigations, Marshall University, Spring 2009
IST 448, Forensic Use of Digital Imaging, Marshall University, Fall 2008
IST446: Introduction to Digital & Multimedia Evidence, Marshall University,
Fall 2008
Beginners Guide to Electronic Discovery, WVDTC Prof. Liabilities CMT,
July, 2008
Introduction to eDiscovery, Cabell County Bar, July 2008
eDiscovery: Nuts & Bolts, WV Defense Trial Counsel, June, 2007
Search Warrant Application Prep, Marshall University, May, 2007
Intro to E-Discovery, WV Defense Panel Forum, Charleston, WV,
November, 2006
Electronic Discovery 101, Marshall University, Huntington WV, October 2006
Electronic Discovery 101, Marshall University, S. Charleston WV, October 2006
E-Discovery, Farrell, Farrell & Farrell, Huntington WV, July 2006
Document Retention and Destruction, Lorman Education Services, Gaithersburg MD, June 2006
Introduction to Digital Evidence, Ober | Kaler, Baltimore MD & Washington DC, November 2005
Introduction to Digital Evidence, Brown, Goldstein, & Levy, Washington DC, November 2005
