Life And Professional Experiences Of The Managing Members
John Lueck
Owner, Chief Investigator
Life Experiences
Life and professional experiences are equal parts needed 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 degree in Political Science. During his collegiate tenure, John was a member of the Tae Kwon Do team and served as its President and Team Captain from 1992-1993. In the spring of 1993, he competed in the NYS Collegiate Games and took home a silver medal in full contact sparring. John served his community as a member of “Police and Citizens Together Against Crime” (PAC-TAC) in 1991 and as a volunteer firefighter from 1991 through 1996.
John has over 30 years of combined experience relative to special investigations and physical security. 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 field of investigations. As the Owner and Chief Investigator of OnyxSpear, LLC, he is committed to helping those who need it the most.
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, subsequently attaining 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 N.Y.S. Police Auto Theft Unit, N.Y.S. Insurance Frauds Bureau, Rochester Police Auto Theft Unit and other law enforcement agencies, investigating multi-faceted criminal schemes. Several criminal cases were prosecuted utilizing his detailed investigative case files, helping to secure convictions.
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, and designation as a “Legal Principles Claims Specialist” (LPCS), demonstrating 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 advanced security techniques. Earning certificates from the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), in Workplace Violence and Prevention, and in the Essentials of Security Risk Assessments.
John ended his security career with a private security firm, serving as the Western New York Security Operations Manager, overseeing security operations encompassing four municipal facilities, two public housing properties and two private housing developments. His direct reports included over 50 armed and unarmed officers, and their 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 was called on to assist other managers who faced issues with staffing and client relations.
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 managing member of OnyxSpear, LLC, Kelly offers valuable insights on all investigative matters.
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 managing member, 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 continues to maintain a N.Y.S. professional license as an L.P.N. and a N.Y.S. license as a security professional. She holds certifications in basic life support (BLS), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) operation through the American Heart Association.
As a managing member of OnyxSpear, LLC, she places great significance on case management, due diligence and 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 formed and designed to operate as an innovative model, incorporating modern technology and research techniques with traditional investigative methods.
This specialized firm has reconsidered how data and evidence are collected, aggregated, analyzed and summarized into actionable intelligence. Striving to exceed expectations and surpass goals by combining modern technology with prescient and novel human guided research and superior analysis. Consequently, our Special Investigations Service and Information & Intelligence Research Firm will provide efficient case management and critically thoughtful results. Reimagining investigative methodologies through asymmetrical thinking is our core philosophy.
