I am a Senior Director in the U.S. Business Intelligence practice at J.S. Held focused on the collection and analysis of public record information in support of pre-transaction/partnership due diligence investigations; assisting law firm clients with asset tracing in support of legal and arbitration proceedings; leading extensive threat and exposure assessment programs for corporate executives and other high-net-worth individuals; and managing stakeholder mapping exercises in support of threat assessments and market entry/exit analysis.J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise across all assets and value at risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

Principal in Control Risks’ Compliance, Forensics and Intelligence practice; managed complex investigations in the US and Canada focused on companies and individuals in a wide range of industries including the financial, energy, legal, and entertainment sectors.

Managed Control Risks’ US-based research team, which specializes in complex due diligence investigations ahead of major acquisitions, investments and partnerships. The team also conducts threat assessments, competitive intelligence, litigation support and asset tracing investigations for clients in a variety of sectors.

Led on complex corporate investigations in the US and Canada, while also providing political and social risk analysis focused on the North American market.

Conducted public record investigations focused in the US and Canada for clients in the finance, energy and entertainments sectors, managing research and briefing clients, providing context and analysis to help them effectively utilize our findings.

Oversaw the day-to-day activities of a research team of up to ten temporary and full-time employees, ensuring that clients received timely intelligence and that every project was staffed appropriately.

Specialized in conducting background and fraud investigations, investigative due diligence projects and integrity screenings for major financial institutions to identify legal, financial or reputational risks in advance of investments.

Performed on-the-ground and internet-based research on officeholders and candidates across the United States. Utilizing online databases, legislative journals, court records and campaign finance reports, synthesized information into comprehensive reports and recommendations to be used by campaigns and strategists.

Oversaw the research, drafting, and preparation of bills, performing lead duties in the areas of school finance and transportation.

Opened a Los Angeles-area office for Grassroots Campaigns, an independent organization that conducts strategic consulting, fundraising, and field organizing for progressive causes and candidates.

Organized get-out-the-vote efforts for Wesley Clark in northern Arizona during the 2004 Democratic presidential primary.

County organizer for the presidential campaign of Missouri Congressman Dick Gephardt, opening and running a field office in Ames, Iowa.