Leadership - Halocon

Halocon’s leadership team is made up of forward-thinking innovators who are always one step ahead. With a strong focus on emerging technologies and a knack for anticipating market needs, they drive the company to create solutions that deliver the future, not just keep up with it. Their vision and expertise ensure Halcoon is always pushing boundaries and staying ahead of the curve.

John Wall

Chief Executive Officer

John Wall conceptualized and founded Halocon and serves as its CEO. Prior to Halocon, John was the founder and for nearly 13 years, Chairman, and CEO of Asymmetric Solutions, one of the leading providers of outsourced training and exercise support to United States Special Operations Command, leading it toward exit to a publicly traded defense contractor. John is a graduate of the Washington University in St. Louis School of Law and served in South America and Middle East functionalities for the CIA’s National Clandestine Service. He is a licensed Airline Transport Pilot and USPA Parachute Freefall Instructor.

Madeline Cameron

Director of Software Engineering

Madeline joined Halocon as its Director of Software Engineering in 2022. For the past decade, Madeline has thrived in the fast-paced world of early-stage startups, building cutting-edge software and tackling high-stakes challenges. Her journey began at USGS-CEGIS, where, as an undergrad, she developed powerful data tools to help PhDs analyze massive datasets. Since then, she’s taken on high-trust, mission-critical roles—from leading monetization strategies to serving as a principal engineer on a decentralized cryptocurrency system. She’s built secure trading platforms with cage access, engineered transformative school therapy technology, and driven innovation at every step. Madeline holds a BS in Computer Science from Missouri University of Science & Technology and brings a relentless energy to everything she builds.

Alex Saliba

Director of Implementation

Alex Saliba has been working in the data, telecom, and security industry since 2005, involved in ground-up deployments and systems design for telephony, security, and data networks. Throughout his career, he has worked with municipalities, schools, universities, and healthcare systems to deploy various systems, offering high-quality, white-glove services. After graduating from Marietta High School in 2005, he pursued studies in Computer Information Technology at WVU-Parkersburg from 2006 to 2008. Over the next 18 years, he established a strong reputation, working with high-profile clients. In 2023, Saliba joined Halocon, where he oversee the installation of systems and contributes to enhancing our products to maintain Halocon's leadership in the security industry.

Howard Richards

Manager of Client Relationships

Howard Richards, a St. Louis native and product of the local public school system, earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication from the University of Missouri before working at KRCG-TV in Jefferson City. He enjoyed a distinguished seven-season NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys and Seattle Seahawks, retiring in 1987, before serving a 13-year tenure with the CIA, including a tour in Tel Aviv for security coordination. Since 2011, Richards has been the Mizzou Tigers' radio football analyst, recently completing his 14th season, and has been inducted into the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame (2015), Missouri Sports Hall of Fame (2018), and University of Missouri Athletics Hall of Fame (2021). He also contributes to the community through his roles with the Segs4Vets Foundation and St. Louis Sports Commission, and as a 2019 FOCUS/Leadership St. Louis graduate, emphasizing leadership for community improvement.