John Montgomery MBA, Ms
About John Montgomery MBA, Ms
John Montgomery is an EFT Fraud Operations Specialist at Credit Karma, with a background in law enforcement and financial crimes. He holds an MBA and an M.S. in Criminal Justice, and has over three decades of experience in various roles, including police officer, fraud specialist, and educator.
Current Role at Credit Karma
John Montgomery serves as an EFT Fraud Operations Specialist at Credit Karma since 2021. In this role, he focuses on managing electronic funds transfer fraud operations, ensuring the security and integrity of financial transactions. His expertise contributes to the company's efforts in combating financial crimes and protecting customer information.
Previous Experience in Law Enforcement
Prior to his current position, John Montgomery worked at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department as a Police Officer and Investigator from 1995 to 2007. During his 12 years in law enforcement, he gained extensive experience in criminal investigations and public safety, which laid the foundation for his career in fraud operations.
Experience in Financial Crimes at Wells Fargo
Montgomery held the position of Financial Crimes/Fraud and Claims Operations Specialist 3 at Wells Fargo from 2016 to 2021. His five years in this role involved investigating and managing fraud claims, enhancing the bank's ability to detect and prevent financial crimes.
Educational Background
John Montgomery has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Boston University, studying from 2002 to 2004. He also holds an MBA in Organizational Management/Leadership from Pfeiffer University, which he completed from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, he obtained an A.A.S. and B.S. in Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Sociology from The University of Akron between 1982 and 1987.
Teaching Experience at ITT Technical Institute
Montgomery served as an Adjunct Instructor at ITT Technical Institute from 2007 to 2014. Over seven years, he taught courses related to his expertise, sharing knowledge in areas such as criminal justice and organizational management with students.