About Us Page! In The Spotlight. Life And Professional Skills.
About Us Page! Meet John Lueck
Owner, Director of Investigations
Life Experiences
Life and professional experiences are equal parts invaluable in building and shaping a person’s character and work ethic.
John is a lifelong resident of Rochester, New York and attended college at St. John Fisher University, earning a Bachelors Degree in Political Science with a minor in English. He was a member of the Tae Kwon Do team, serving as Treasurer, Vice President and President. From 1992-1993, he was the Team Captain for state competitions. In 1993, he competed in the NYS Collegiate Games and won a silver medal in full contact sparring. Extracurricular activities during college included, serving the community in downtown Rochester, NY in the spring of 1991, as a volunteer member of “Police and Citizens Together Against Crime” also known as PAC-TAC. Additionally, he volunteered as a firefighter for Bushnell’s Basin F.D., from 1991 through 1996.
John has over 30 years of combined experience relative to special investigations and privatized physical security contracting. These decades of learning and involvement helped him develop a unique investigative philosophy and methodology. His professional certifications, licenses, hands-on experience and accomplishments are proof of his dedication to and training in the fields of investigations and physical security. As the Owner and Director of Investigations of OnyxSpear, LLC, he is committed to helping those who need it the most, and when alternative solutions have come up short.
Professional Experiences
In 1994, John began his career working in the claims department of a property and casualty insurer. In 1996, he was recruited by an up-and-coming insurance company, and subsequently attained a New York State license as an independent adjuster for Automobile Damage and Theft Appraisal. Additionally, he earned ancillary corporate certifications in theft, arson and bodily injury. In 2000, John’s work ethic and ability to recognize crucial issues, resulted in a promotion to the Special Investigations Unit.
Investigative Experiences
John frequently partnered with the NYS Police Auto Theft Unit, NYS Insurance Frauds Bureau, Rochester Police Auto Theft Unit and local law enforcement agencies, actively participating in complex investigations dealing with multi-faceted criminal schemes. Several felony level criminal cases were successfully prosecuted because of his detailed investigative case files.
These years of investigative service gave him a greater understanding of criminal operations and penal law. He attended courses offered by John E. Reid and Associates, earning a certificate in “Interviewing and Interrogation”. In 2004, John achieved certification as a “Legal Principles Claims Specialist” (LPCS), exhibiting a “high level of professional competence.”
Physical Security Experiences
John’s investigative passion aligns with his commitment to the safety, security, and protection of others. In 2013, he earned a professional license as a New York State Armed Security Professional. Over the ensuing decade, he helped secure, and protect both public and private housing properties, as well as commercial and municipal facilities. In the performance of his physical security roles, he developed a broader understanding of facility protection and defense, as well as advanced security techniques. Earning two certificates from the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), in Workplace Violence and Prevention, and the Essentials of Security Risk Assessments.
John ended his security career with a private security contracting firm, serving as the Western New York Security Operations Manager, overseeing security operations that encompassed four municipal facilities, two municipally owned public housing properties and two private housing developments. His direct reports included over 50 armed and unarmed officers, and three supervisors. As the Western New York operations manager, John managed client retention, and growth, client invoicing, employee hours, client concerns, and employee disciplinary issues. Over the course of his managerial tenure, he coached newly appointed security supervisors in other states who faced challenges in staffing, client relations and officer disciplinary matters.
About Us Page! Meet Kelly Lueck
Medical Consultant
Professional Experience’s
Kelly is a lifelong resident of Rochester, N.Y. as well. She attended the Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing and graduated in 2006, as a Licensed Practical Nurse. As a consultant to OnyxSpear, LLC, Kelly offers valuable insights with respect to medically related investigations.
Career Start
In 2007, Kelly joined a large healthcare system in Rochester. As a result of her natural leadership abilities, she transitioned from nursing into management within the same healthcare system.
Professional Medical Experience
Kelly is an experienced medical professional. In her role as a medical consultant, she brings over 17-years of healthcare experience to our company. Professional skills include medical documentation analysis, bodily injury assessments, clinical trials oversight, medical facility management, HIPAA regulations and medical best practices. She earned her nursing degree from the Isabella Graham Hart School in 2006. Kelly re-certifies every two years in basic life support (BLS), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) operation through URMC.
As a medical consultant for OnyxSpear, LLC, she places a strong emphasis on reviewing medical documents, helping ensure investigative accuracy. On an annual basis, she attends various human resources courses on public health and safety, conflict de-escalation, active shooter awareness and planning, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), unconscious bias awareness, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity (EEO), anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies.
Adaptation and Reimagining
OnyxSpear, LLC was established and purposefully designed to operate as a forward-thinking investigation firm, integrating modern technology and research techniques with both traditional and asymmetrical investigative analyses.
Our firm has reconsidered how data, and information are collected, aggregated, and synthesized into actionable intelligence. Striving to exceed expectations and surpass goals by leveraging modern technology with prescient human research skill sets. OnyxSpear Special Investigations Service and Information & Intelligence Research Firm will deliver efficient case management and critically thoughtful outcomes. Reimagining investigative processes via asymmetrical analysis is a strongly held core philosophy.
