Top Workplace Investigations Experts 2025

Kathie Allen is a California licensed Private Investigator (PI #27033) and the founder of Allen Morris Investigations, a women-owned investigative firm based in Orange County. With extensive experience conducting neutral workplace investigations, she is trusted by employers, schools, and public agencies to handle complex and sensitive matters involving harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and Title IX compliance. Her investigative practice is grounded in discretion, objectivity, and integrity. Kathie brings a strong background in compliance and over two decades of experience in higher education, giving her a deep understanding of organizational dynamics and employment issues. She is Title IX certified, SHRM-SCP credentialed, and frequently engaged as an independent fact-finder in matters requiring impartial evaluation. Through Allen Morris Investigations, Kathie delivers confidential, results-focused investigations that meet legal and regulatory standards while helping organizations resolve workplace challenges with clarity and confidence.

Strategic Senior HR Leader with over 20 years’ experience in advising management on Human Resource strategies and solutions. Proven experience with collaboration with all levels of leadership in order to support organizational and departmental strategy and initiatives. Focused on maximizing the contribution of HR to organizational success through its largest assets, its people. Profile Snapshot: ●Strategic HR Planning ●Employee Relations ●Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ●Culture & Engagement ●Investigations ●Employment Law ●Talent Acquisition ●Performance Management ●Talent Management ●Change Management ●Training Development/Facilitation ●Benefit Design & Administration

With over two decades of experience as an International Protective and Intelligence Specialist, Denida Grow has cultivated a wealth of expertise across various countries and cultures. In 2002, she founded Athena Worldwide & Athena Academy in Greece, a pioneering training and placement company exclusively dedicated to female security professionals. Her vision was to establish a nurturing and empowering environment where women could receive comprehensive guidance in essential areas such as soft skills, protective intelligence, covert protective details, and conflict management. Inspired by the ancient Greek goddess Athena, Denida’s focus was to teach her students to “protect through wisdom and intelligence.” Expanding her portfolio in 2008, she introduced Nannyguards, a groundbreaking hybrid service merging childcare with protective services. Throughout her career, Denida has assumed numerous leadership roles including Executive Protection Operative (both Covert and Overt), Security Consultant, Intelligence Analyst, Instructor, Investigator, and Project Manager. Her clientele has spanned the globe, with work experience in countries such as India, Greece, France, Italy, Albania, and the USA. Holding a BSc in Counseling and Psychology from Teesside University, Denida has received training in various Executive Protection methodologies from esteemed British, American, and Israeli organizations. Over the past decade, she has honed her focus on Protective Intelligence, Intelligence Analysis, and Open-Source Intelligence. Currently serving as the managing partner for LeMareschal LLC, an International Risk Management, Protective Intelligence, and Logistics company headquartered in Seattle, WA, Denida continues to drive innovation and excellence in the field. Fluent in Albanian, Greek, and English, she remains deeply committed to delivering bespoke security solutions and training programs to individuals and organizations worldwide.

I am the founder and principal mediator of the San Diego Family Mediation Center. We are located in Del Mar, California at 445 Marine View Ave., Suite 305, Del Mar, CA 92014. Please visit me at www.SanDiegoFamilyMediation.com. My primary goal is to educate people of the benefits of mediation, not only in family law matters, but in all matters. I have been mediating divorces for over 17 years. I believe that families deserve more than family court can give them. Sure, divorce is a legal process, but it is also a family matter and should be treated as such. Too many professionals lose sight of the fact that each "side" is still part of a whole unit. One that will, more often than not, have to continue in a relationship together. This process MUST include empathy, understanding and clear communication. Without them, our clients suffer, and if our clients suffer, their children suffer more. Specialties: Family mediation, pre-marital & post-marital mediation & agreements, dissolution of both marital and non-marital relationships. Mediations are generally completed using only one mediator, however, team mediation will be provided upon request or when necessary.

I’m an attorney focused on federal sector employment law and military service employment protections. I represent federal employees and applicants in EEO matters (discrimination, retaliation, harassment), Rehabilitation Act reasonable accommodation, MSPB adverse action/performance appeals, OSC whistleblower cases, and USERRA (Guard/Reserve) rights. Reporters use me for clear, on-record explanations that turn dense rules into plain English, with practical examples and cites you can verify. I’m available for quick quotes, deeper background, or walking through timelines and decision trees. I also have 6+ years experience litigating employment defense on behalf of the U.S. Government through three presidential administrations. I also track government-wide workforce policy from OPM and OMB—telework/RTO directives, performance management (PIPs), suitability/fitness, locality pay/duty station questions, RIF/realignments, and hiring authorities—so I can connect individual cases to system level changes. On the aviation side, I help pilots and operators navigate FAA and NTSB issues, aircraft purchase/sale pitfalls, and certificate or enforcement matters. Selected story angles I can speak to: - Federal EEO 101 (and what most sources miss): counseling vs. complaint, acceptance/dismissal, investigations, and remedies—plus how deadlines quietly decide outcomes. - Reasonable accommodation in mission critical roles: light duty, telework, medical documentation, “undue hardship,” and how to avoid retaliatory optics. - MSPB after the backlog era: appeal rights, probationary myths, settlement dynamics, and fee-shifting realities. - Whistleblower cases & PPPs: what counts as protected disclosure, typical retaliation patterns, and OSC vs. agency IG pathways. - USERRA: reemployment after orders, seniority/benefits accrual, scheduling drill/AT, and common agency missteps. - Telework/RTO as a legal and policy question: duty station, locality pay, reasonable accommodation intersections, and how agencies document “business need.” - Managing out via PIPs: when a PIP is pretext, how performance elements are written, and the evidence agencies actually need. - Suitability/fitness and (separately) security clearance issues: the boundary with EEO rights and what employees should document from day one. - Remedies and real timelines: back pay, comp damages caps, attorney fees, and why “day in court” usually means ADR or settlement.

Mauricio Alan Illera Díaz is a Senior Security, Supply Chain Risk & SHE Executive with 10+ years of experience across Mexico, Chile, Peru, and Colombia. Proven track record of reducing incidents by 70%, saving over USD $3M, and achieving zero-loss operations in high-risk environments. Expert in GPS-CCTV automation, BASC/OEA, ISO 45001/14001/9001, OSHA 30H, NOM-035/-022, and multi-site crisis leadership. Certified by ASIS (CPP, PCI, PSP), ISO Auditor, and OSHA 30H, with strong expertise in loss prevention, operational intelligence, and digital transformation using Microsoft Power Platform, IoT, and AI tools. Internationally Certified Hypnotherapist by the American School of Hypnotherapy, North American Association of Hypnosis, and Argentine Center of Clinical and Transpersonal Hypnosis. Published in medical and psychological platforms, applying hypnosis techniques to stress management, crisis response, and behavioral intelligence in corporate environments. Author of the A+V=R Risk Management Model, published internationally and applied across retail, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing. Recognized for turning reactive security into strategic, data-driven, and human-centered preventive culture. Ready to lead regional or global security operations with a unique blend of operational excellence, technological innovation, and applied neuroscience.

Jim Rembach is the President of Call Center Coach and the founder of the Leadership Execution Institute. As an AI systems architect and leadership execution strategist, he redefined leadership in the age of AI at work by creating the Leadership Execution System (LES). This system replaces traditional leadership training with Culture-Calibrated, AI-powered execution systems that embed organizational standards into daily behavior. His work centers on developing Decision Agility, a measurable capability for high-speed, high-confidence decision-making, and systematically neutralizing execution drift using the FONE framework (Fear, Overconfidence, Negative Impressions, Execution Blindness). A 25-year contact center veteran and behavioral science expert, Rembach grounds his approach in applied research proving that supervisor inconsistency is a system problem driven by fundamental human programming like cognitive miserliness (shortcut hunt), not a mere knowledge deficit. This finding is critical because traditional training programs demonstrate limited effectiveness, with only 12% of participants consistently applying learned behaviors. To fix this systemic issue, he formalized his approach in 2024 with the introduction of Leadership Execution-as-a-Service (LEaaS), an AI-enabled model that embeds cultural standards and guardrails into supervisors’ daily decisions. His research, including papers published via Zenodo (DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17425566), is tied to his ORCID iD (0009-0004-6525-5634), reinforcing his domain authority in leadership execution literature. Rembach's research establishes the Decision Agility gap, the difference between technological capability and organizational decision velocity. To enable high-speed, high-confidence decision-making in VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) environments, he provides the C.A.L.M.™ Model (Clarify, Assess, Limit the Noise, Move with Confidence). This framework serves as an operational protocol for converting decision delay into structured momentum. Implementation uses the 14-Dimension Culture-Calibrated AI Framework to ensure AI systems reinforce organizational standards rather than amplifying existing behavioral inconsistencies (execution drift). His thought leadership, including The FONE Report, documents that organizations with consistent, visible leadership report 23% higher profit, with some achieving a 3% reduction in overall costs simply by tightening execution and eliminating drift.

Trevor Barthel leads day‑to‑day operations at F3 Investigations, the award‑winning firm recently named #1 Private Investigation Agency in Orlando and a 2024 Best of Florida honoree. A U.S. Air Force veteran with 15 years in intelligence and information‑warfare planning, Trevor merges military‑grade tradecraft with private‑sector pragmatism to solve complex civil, criminal, and corporate matters. His investigative résumé includes multi‑state asset‑tracing for high‑stakes litigation, deep‑dive due‑diligence that has protected millions in M&A deals, and covert surveillance that has swung child‑custody battles. Trevor also oversees F3’s digital‑forensics and cyber‑fraud practice, turning terabytes of data into courtroom‑ready evidence. Under his watch, F3 launched the non‑profit F3 Missing Children’s Intelligence Agency, partnering with law enforcement to locate endangered minors nationwide.

I’m the founder and CEO of JustiProof, an unapologetically employee-first platform helping people fight back against workplace discrimination. We give employees the tools, resources, and confidence to protect their careers and take control of their own narratives because silence only serves the status quo.My journey started with a personal fight against discrimination. I believed the laws and internal policies would protect me. They didn’t. I spoke up, faced retaliation, and learned the hard way that the systems meant to protect us are often performative at best.That experience lit a fire in me. JustiProof isn’t just an app, it’s a movement. One that empowers employees, amplifies their voices, and confronts the systemic inequities that keep people silent. We deserve better. And I’m committed to building it.

Juan Kingsbury, Founder and Talent Strategist of Career Blindspot, provides leaders with bold and clear insights on their ever-changing teams. Juan utilizes his expertise of high performers and research of people at work to free up leaders’ time so they can focus hiring and developing the right people. He is excited to connect with any leader who understands this: investing in your team's growth potential starts with investing in your own.

As one of the leading International Detective Agencies, UK Private Investigators can provide you with a comprehensive range of services flexible enough to suit your own personal requirements and budget, whatever the case and wherever in The World it may be. We provide an unparalleled level of professionalism and expertise and ensure that all of the private investigations we carry out are conducted effectively and discreetly in order to reach a rapid and above all, satisfactory conclusion, at a cost you can afford.Specialties: Discreet Surveillance.Urban Surveillance.Rural Surveillance.Tracing individuals.Background Checks.Asset Tracing.Process Serving.Timothy Burchell is the founder and owner of UK Private Investigators, an International Detective Agency. Originally from Kent himself, Timothy has travelled the world, working for clients from as far field as The USA and Japan.Despite his unquestioned success, Timothy Burchell remains humble about his accomplishments. He maintains that it’s important to keep the right perspective. He often reminds himself, of a story from one of his favorite books, The Noticer. The author says that life is a lot like a game of Monopoly: you may own Mayfair and Park Lane with two hotels but, when the game is over, all those pieces are going back in the box.Without a doubt, it was his hard work and desire to excel that got Timothy off to a great start with UK Private Investigators It was his vision and courage that moved him up the ladder. Today, it is his warmth and passion that make him such a valuable resource to his company and to his clients.Read our testimonials at https://www.ukprivateinvestigators.com/testimonials/

Teddy Snyder conducts mediations in civil, workers comp & insurance coverage cases throughout California. In person or video. When you know the claim should settle, Teddy Snyder can help you define the issues and make it happen. Mediation can address issues as narrow as defining the injury or as broad as permanent case closure. Reasonable fees. Settlement expertise. Contact Teddy Snyder to mediate a win-win settlement for your case. Available for corporate board position in accordance with California gender diversity law www.TeddySnyder.com 310/889-8165 TSnyder@WCMediator.com Bar Admissions: 1977-Illinois, 1991- California

I am a personable and organized individual with a background in psychology. I utilize my skill set in the recruiting space to build rapport and provide our clients with exceptional talent. I work hard, learn quickly, and constantly strive to accomplish my own goals and the ones set forth by my mentors. Professional/personal growth and happiness are tremendously important to me. These facets of life are akin to yin and yang - one must find a balance of each in order to succeed in both.-Bristol Associates celebrates over 55 years in business and third generation family ownership. With our tradition of excellence, we believe that 'Great Companies are Built by Great People.' To that end, Bristol conducts executive searches that will yield exceptional talent to lead your company. Our team offers responsive, personalized service to select employers and candidates. Having always prided ourselves on the importance of relationships, we bring this focus to placing the best candidates with premier organizations in the following industries: Casino Gaming; Hospitality; Hotel and Resort; Travel, Tourism, and Attraction; Facility and Concession; Restaurant and Foodservice; Food and Beverage; Healthcare; CBD; and Nonprofit. Examples of completed searches include: President, CEO, COO, CFO, CCO, GM, AGM, VP of Marketing, VP of Security & Surveillance, VP of Player Development, VP of Operations, Director of Sales, Director of Human Resources, Executive Director of Hotel Operations, Executive Director of Communications, Director of Cage & Credit, Planning and Analysis Director, Director of Purchasing, Executive Chef, Director of IT, Director of F&B, Director of Facilities, and Controller.

Warren Pulley brings 40 years of threat assessment and crisis management expertise across military, law enforcement, diplomatic, corporate, and educational environments. As founder of CrisisWire, he provides professional threat assessment services to organizations throughout Hawaii, Nationally and Internationally. Credentials: BTAM (Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management) trained - University of Hawaii West Oahu 20+ FEMA certifications (IS-906, IS-907, IS-915, complete ICS/NIMS) Former LAPD Veteran Police Officer (12 years) 6+ years U.S. Embassy Baghdad security operations (zero incidents under daily threat) Former Director of Campus Safety, Chaminade University Former California Private Investigator 7 years U.S. Air Force (nuclear security & paralegal) Published Authority: Author of five books on threat assessment: The Prepared Leader, Threat Assessment Handbook, Campus Under Siege, Locked Down: The Access Control Playbook, and Uniformed Silence. Published researcher with 9+ peer-reviewed papers on threat assessment, workplace violence, and crisis management. Media-Ready Expertise: Available for expert commentary on threat assessment, school safety, workplace violence prevention, crisis management, executive protection, insider threats, and emergency preparedness. Find CrisisWire online at https://rypulmedia.wixsite.com/crisiswire

A diverse background in strategy, root cause analysis, professional services marketing, psychology, health, coaching, facilitation, design, and storytelling that impacts how people think.