Owner and Private Investigator with prior state and federal law enforcement experience committed to conducting thorough and ethical investigations utilizing traditional and innovative techniques.Provider of tailored private investigations that are supported by industry leading techniques and equipment, yielding greater return for the client's investment. Each private investigation seeks to exploit online resources, source based information and human intelligence to identify factors that can be leveraged to reduce risk for the client. All facts are substantiated and presented to withstand scrutiny of the courts.Investigative specialities include: background investigations, due diligence, civil investigations, criminal investigations, domestic investigations and insurance investigations.Volunteer Work: Private investigator / consultant for the Arizona Justice Project and Arizona State University Post Conviction Clinic.

Served as a Senior Inspector responsible for administering and coordinating a headquarters sensitive national security program tasked with the investigation and protection of the federal judiciary process, various U.S. Department of Justice programs and initiatives and joint U.S. Military/U.S. Department of Justice operations. General duties: investigate violations of federal statute, provide protective services to national security missions, collect and evaluate intelligence reports from various federal and state agencies, coordinate assignments with other federal law enforcement agencies to obtain data on organized crime and their interlocking alliances, develop and obtain data on national and international terrorism, maintain liaison with Department of Defense officials, resolve verbal and written conflict, recommend program policies and guidelines, conduct conferences for U.S. Attorneys Office, determine course of action for investigations, authorization and accountability of program funds, conduct vulnerability assessments as it relates to facilities and operations, collect and analyze physical evidence, provide investigative briefs to headquarters case management branch, mediate policy decisions between federal courts and U.S. Marshals Service program management, prepare detailed operational plans, direct security personnel regarding headquarters operations, physical surveillance, brief special assignment personnel on intelligence, request and coordinate manpower and budgetary allocations to staff details, review established security measures, assist with internal program audits, provide mentorship to new Inspectors, testify in court proceedings and serve as advisor to Chief of the Division regarding the security implications of policies and program decisions.Awards: U.S. Marshals Service Sustained Superior Performance Award (2015), U.S. Marshals Service Sustained Superior Performance Award (2016) and U.S. Marshals Service Distinguished Group Award (2015).

Served as a Supervisory Inspector responsible for supervising and administering a headquarters sensitive national security program for a multi-state region tasked with the investigation and protection of the federal judiciary process, various U.S. Department of Justice programs and initiatives and joint U.S. Military/U.S. Department of Justice operations. General duties: supervise investigations of federal statutes, develop organizational policies and program guidelines on a national level, supervise protective service national security missions, supervise the collection of intelligence reports from various federal and state agencies, direct and coordinate assignments involving the prosecution of organized crime, provide supervision for case work involving national and international terrorism, maintain working relationships with outside federal agencies and the Department of Defense, resolve verbal and written conflict, conduct annual office inspections of field offices, authorization and accountability of program funds, direct vulnerability assessments as it relates to facilities and operations, provide intelligence briefs to headquarters senior executives, authorize personnel and funds for special assignments, direct security personnel, mediate policy decisions between federal courts and U.S. Marshals Service program management, approve operational plans, review established security measures and serve as advisor to Chief of Division regarding the security implications of policies and program decisions.

Served as a Senior Inspector responsible for administering and coordinating a headquarters sensitive national security program tasked with the investigation and protection of the federal judiciary process, various U.S. Department of Justice programs and initiatives and joint U.S. Military/U.S. Department of Justice operations. General duties: investigate violations of federal statute, provide protective services to national security missions, collect and evaluate intelligence reports from various federal and state agencies, coordinate assignments with other federal law enforcement agencies to obtain data on organized crime and their interlocking alliances, develop and obtain data on national and international terrorism, maintain liaison with Department of Defense officials, resolve verbal and written conflict, recommend program policies and guidelines, conduct conferences for U.S. Attorneys Office, determine course of action for investigations, authorization and accountability of program funds, conduct vulnerability assessments as it relates to facilities and operations, collect and analyze physical evidence, provide investigative briefs to headquarters case management branch, mediate policy decisions between federal courts and U.S. Marshals Service program management, prepare detailed operational plans, direct security personnel regarding headquarters operations, physical surveillance, brief special assignment personnel on intelligence, request and coordinate manpower and budgetary allocations to staff details, review established security measures, assist with internal program audits, provide guidance and mentorship to new Inspectors, testify in court proceedings and serve as advisor to Chief of the Division regarding the security implications of policies and program decisions.Awards: U.S. Marshals Service Sustained Superior Performance Award (2012) and U.S. Marshals Service Sustained Superior Performance Award (2014).

Served as a criminal investigator assigned to the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Primarily responsible for supporting the Federal Judiciary in activities designed to support and protect the integrity of the judicial process. General duties: investigate violations of state and federal law, interview witnesses and suspects, cultivate and manage confidential sources, collect and preserve physical evidence, prepare detailed investigate reports for federal prosecution, prepare and execute federal court orders, conduct physical and electronic surveillance, initiate and direct domestic and international fugitive investigations, prepare intelligence briefs, provide instruction and training to state and federal law enforcement officers, coordinate special assignments, serve as fugitive task force team leader, coordinate Organized Drug Enforcement Taskforce operations for the district, coordinate confidential sources for the district, initiate complex threat investigations, conduct sex offender investigations, INTERPOL discrete locates, investigate death or injury to detainees, investigate the murder of government officials, liaison with federal and state law enforcement partners, liaison with U.S. military partners and stakeholders, serve as an expert court witness regarding domestic and international fugitive investigations, seek prosecution of federal escapees, provide protective services to U.S. Supreme Court Justices, provide protective services to Deputy U.S. Attorney General and physical security for federal facilities.Specialty assignments: Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force, Philadelphia Homicide Fugitive Task Force, Philadelphia Police Homicide Unit Liaison, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Coordinator and Deputy in Charge.Awards: Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Driver's Award (2006), U.S. Marshals Service Special Act Award (2008), U.S. Marshals Service Special Act Award (2009) and Philadelphia Police Commissioner's Letter (2009).

Served as a Deputy U.S. Marshal assigned to the District of Minnesota. Primarily responsible for supporting the Federal Judiciary in activities designed to support and protect the integrity of the judicial process. General duties: provide protective services for the federal judiciary and U.S. Attorneys Office, maintain security of deliberating and sequestered juries, investigate violations of federal law, investigate and apprehend federal and state fugitives, investigate and apprehend international fugitives, maintain security of government witnesses and their families, transportation of federal prisoners, operate federal asset forfeiture program, execute federal court orders and process, respond to civil disturbances, respond to terrorist incidents and hostage situations, collect physical evidence, interview witnesses and suspects, prepare and serve federal search warrants, conduct electronic and physical surveillance, cultivate and manage confidential informants, prepare detailed investigative reports for federal prosecution and protect federal facilities. Specialty assignments: Special Response Team (SWAT), East Metro Fugitive Task Force and Deputy in Charge (various assignments throughout tenure). Awards: Chief's Letter of Commendation - District of Montana (2004), U.S. Marshals Service Special Act Award (2005), U.S. Attorneys Office Letter of Commendation (2005).

State Certified Police Investigator providing specialized investigation and protective services to all who live, work and conduct business in the State of Illinois.General duties: investigate violations of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, enforce the Illinois Vehicle Code, liaison with state and federal law enforcement members, provide law enforcement instruction, conduct criminal investigations, participate in and lead undercover investigations, physical surveillance, interview witnesses and suspects, cultivate and manage confidential informants, collect and preserve evidence, prepare detailed investigative reports and affidavits, serve and testify as an expert regarding the Illinois Vehicle Code and provide general police services to the community. Specialty assignments: Directors Staff, Advanced Drunk Driving Enforcement Project, Operation Straight ID and Court Expert-Illinois Vehicle Code.

State of Illinois Certified Police Officer assigned to a state university with an average student population of 20,000+ students. General duties: investigate violations of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, conduct interviews with witnesses and suspects, collect and preserve evidence, prepare detailed investigative reports and affidavits, enforce the Illinois Vehicle Code, prepare cases for prosecution, testify in state and municipal courts of law and provide general police services to the community.Specialty assignments: Field Training Officer, Hazardous Materials Response Team and Critical Incident Response Team.Awards: Chief's Letter of Commendation (April 2001), Chief's Letter of Commendation (April 2001), Chief's Letter of Commendation (May 2001).