With a focus on solving problems, I specialize in providing forensic investigations, data analytics, and internal control analyses. Utilizing multiple interviewing and interrogation methods, I’ve identified millions in losses due to asset misappropriation across various industries. I’ve helped organizations prepare economic loss claims that are filed with insurance companies and provided referrals to law enforcement at the federal, state, and local levels, resulting in dozens of criminal convictions.
Prior to joining the forensic practice, I gained valuable experience serving as an auditor on the firm’s governmental audit team. I’m a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Fraud Examiner. I’m a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Michigan Association of CPA’s Fraud Task Force. I’m a proud Spartan, obtaining my B.S. and M.S. in accounting at Michigan State University.
I take pride in leading several high-profile investigations, including the Education Achievement Authority of Michigan (EAA)/Detroit Public Schools (DPS). We performed a substantial analysis of data, physical invoices, social media activity, email activity, and, combined with extensive background research, noted that select vendors were billing the EAA for supplies at rates far above market prices and/or for services, which were never provided.
At our client’s request, I presented our team’s findings to the FBI’s Public Corruption Task Force, who used our work to assist them with indicting and successfully prosecuting 13 DPS and EAA principals, three vendors, and a DPS assistant superintendent. This investigation was portrayed in an episode of CNBC’s American Greed.
