John Maclean Millican

April 18, 1954 - August 24, 2020

John Maclean Millican, Husband, Father, Grandfather passed away on Monday August, 24th in a car accident in Hayward, California. John who was born in Cleveland, Ohio grew up in Richfield, Ohio and was a graduate of Revere High School and The University of Akron.

John spent a career in technology. While in Ohio, John founded consulting firms Basis and New Concept Technologies. He was ahead of his time and deeply interested in cybersecurity before many even realized it was an issue and in 2004 moved to California to pursue his passion in information security in Silicon Valley while working as Vice President of IT Operations at Hotwire. After serving as the Chief Information Security Officer for Expedia, Inc., he became an outspoken and passionate member of The Office of the CIO, serving as an Executive Director of the CISO Collaborative. He deeply believed that Silicon Valley’s companies needed to take security seriously and served as a leader and mentor of many organizations including ISSA, InfraGrad, SANS, as well as numerous others. John finished his career working tirelessly to teach and mentor students and provide his industry with experience and wisdom through guest lectures and volunteering at charity events to raise money for scholarships.

Throughout his life, John was a character. John was deeply dedicated to his family and enjoyed cooking food, spending time with his friends at a wine group, politics, technology, as well as his dogs. Anyone who has ever met John would remember his lively retelling of stories, often with details that changed with each telling. Possibly John’s greatest passions were Cleveland sports, most notably Ohio State Football and the pain and agony known as the Cleveland Browns. There is still always next year.

John is preceded in death by his beloved mother Barbara and father James. John’s greatest love, joy, and dedication in life were his family and he is survived by his wife Jill, children Julie and Chris, son in-law Michael, his granddaughter, as well as siblings James, Robert, Barbara, and Beth, brother and sister in-laws Mark, Jackie, and Jodie, along with his 19 nieces and nephews. John will truly be missed by his family, friends, and colleagues.

For any interested and able, a Gofundme account has been established in his name to help with expenses for his wife Jill which can be found here: https://gf.me/u/yvs7m3.

John was also passionate about helping guide and aid students of need into a career in technology through The CIO Scholarship Fund. Donations to this fund can be made at https://www.ciofund.org/

Due to unfortunate circumstances globally, details about a memorial service to celebrate the life of John are still forthcoming.

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Jill, I am so very sorry for John 'skipping out' on you. As you remember, we spent significant time at the U. Dinners with you and John were great. Conversation was always entertaining. Even after the kids came, we managed to spend some time together. The beach trip to Kitty Hawk is still remembered by my kids. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. And let Julie know, she is welcome here anytime as are you and Chris. Hank

Jill, I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you and the kids find peace.

Carol and I are shocked and saddened by the passing of our friend, John Millikan. We have fond memories of John and Jill at their lovely house in the hills above Hayward, and sitting with us on our deck, just the four of us sharing stories and a moment in time. We are also heartbroken over Jill’s sudden aloneness, especially in these difficult enough times without the sudden loss of a soulmate. Jill, we give you our hugs and hope that we can do something small or large to lesson your pain. Love ya. - Dave and Carol George.

Jill, Chris, and Julie I am absolutely heartbroken for you, and for all of us. John will always continue to be an absolute legend in my memory. I dearly miss our times at diving meets. I remember John never missing an opportunity (or thinking that any moment was too inappropriate) to let a good joke go untold. He was an Oblath-favorite, and he made us feel a part of his family from the very beginning. I love you all, and we are thinking about you and praying for you. Love, AdamO

Dear Jill and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I do remember John telling stories-always the funny guy!! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers?. Mary KIrsch (Pete’s sister)

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My heart feels your hearts. I’m so sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Nice Obituary and I wish I had met John! John will always be in your hearts...celebrated, remembered and treasured! The Lord your God who goes before you will himself fight for you. -Deuteronomy 1:30 ESV Cast your burdens on the Lord and he will sustain you. -Psalm 55:22 ESV Take good care. I’m here for you also, Jill. Big love, hugs and prayers, Judy Gluck * xo ❤️?

Jill, Julie and Chris, I am so very sorry for your loss. John was a great guy and I really enjoyed having you as neighbors years ago.

Jill and family, I was so very sorry to hear the news of John's untimely death. He truly was a character and brought joy and fun to every occasion. Even though we've lost touch over the years, you and John pop in to my thoughts from time to time and I always remember John's big smile and contagious laughter. I hope when the time is right you will have a memorial service here in Ohio. Blessings and courage to you during this difficult time.

So very sorry! Prayers for and your family! Danny and Sheri Rauch yates

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.