Certifications
  • Certified Fraud Examiner
  • Certified Fraud Specialist
  • Certified Homeland Security III
  • Certified International Investigator
  • Certified Professional Investigator
  • Certified Security Professional
  • Certified Investigative Professional
Memberships
Awards
  • June 2012: Appointed to the Contra Costa County Civil Grand Jury 2012-2013 Term
  • January 2012: Appointed to the John F. Kennedy University Law Enforcement Advisory Board
  • June 2008: Member of Select Committee for the State of California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). Chosen as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to rewrite the 2009 California Private Investigator Examination (implemented February 2009)
  • September 2007: Awarded the designation of Certified Fraud Specialist (CFS) by the Association of Certified Fraud Specialists
  • October 2005: Appointed 2005/2006 Vice Chair of Employer-Employee Relations within the Tort Trial & Practice Section of the ABA
  • June 2005: Joined American College of Forensic Examiners, certified in Homeland Security Level III (CHS III); and appointed to the Preparation and Response Team - Security and Law Enforcement Division
  • 2003: "Distinguished Achievement Award" - Association of Certified Fraud Examiners