Our Team

Morris Puma, CEO & Chief Options Strategist

Morris was educated in his trading skills from some of the most famous option experts in the business, gaining experience in many types of trading since 1997. He eventually honed in on index option trading as his favorite area and has been trading options full-time since 2004. He eventually developed his expertise to the point where he has originated some ground-breaking trading methods. The strategies he’s developed are so new and unique he is in discussions of applying for a patent on them.

He’s developed trades that nobody else in the world knows. In spite of many non-believers, in fact, many of his trades become nearly risk-free and completely secure against loss. Nobody believes this until they take the course, but he continues to trade safely and so do his students. He’s really found a way to develop a 100% probability of profit on his trades over and over again.

As an instructor at San Jose Options, Inc. Morris focuses on Index Options, the RUT and NDX. His teaching staff, now beginning to include former students, has over 40 years combined investing experience where he continues to teach his innovative, low-risk trading strategies.

Duane Teachout, 25-Year Veteran Options Strategist & Mentor

Duane entered the Commodity Market in 1987 and started investing in earnest doing equity trades using Schwab on his dial up modem in 1994. His first experience managing large investments was handling the 2000 IPO shares he acquired.

He’s a long-time TDAmeritrade client and moved over to ThinkOrSwim during the acquisition. He has since extended his options education through TDAmeritrade, Investools courses, Zack’s personal investment coaching and Schaeffer’s Option Trader. Now semi-retired, he keeps busy in the investment market and managing his real estate portfolio.

He developed a passion for working with Morris at San Jose Options after becoming one of his successful students, insisting that San Jose Options is one of the finest organizations he’s ever come across. He also admires Morris and the educational offerings Morris has put together at SJOptions. “It’s an exciting, creative and fulfilling environment.”

Alex Hamad, Senior Web Developer

Alex is our senior web application developer and programmer. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Computer Systems Engineering, a Masters Degree in Computer Systems and Networks as well as a PhD in Information Security. He helps us assure that our web service is safe and secure while additionally providing our clients with a cutting-edge online learning experience using HD quality audio and video to further enhance the best education on stock option trading that money can buy.

Alex has been a very responsive and dependable asset to our company and we're really glad to have him as part of the San Jose Options team.

Liz Barriga, Director of Sales & Customer Service

Prior to joining San Jose Options Elizabeth worked for world renowned Victoria's Secret as a manager for 8 years. There she sharpened her organization and customer service skills. She attended FIDM from 2001 to 2003 studying marketing and merchandising. Elizabeth values all feedback from clients in order to improve the quality of our service and to consistently meet our client needs. With her strong people skills she strives to build trust and long-term relationships with San Jose Options alumni. She has been a wonderful addition to our team.

Michael Green, Copywriter & Marketing Specialist

Michael is a former IT Project Manager, independent software developer and business owner with 20-plus years experience writing professionally in a business context. In 2008, Michael began a new career in Internet marketing where he learned the thing he likes to do best is to write sales copy. After specializing in copy-writing for the past few years, he met Morris and became mesmerized by his wizardry in options trading. Now he works with San Jose Options as their copywriter and business writer, editing course educational materials, developing slides for the live classes, and editing a broad variety of content the team steers his way.

Darby Quan, Seminars

Darby began her career in advertising and marketing in 1990 and has worked with many businesses and non-profit organizations. She developed strategic planning, applied market solutions, and client campaign management for various industries in print and targeted direct media. Darby also has direct online sales experience and distribution knowledge through her experience in nutraceutical sales, management of VOIP, and restaurant ownership. She began with SJ Options in 2008 copy writing and editing videos for online - later moving into business development. Her current capacity is in consulting with our team in client seminar presentations.