About our founder

Stephen is highly experienced Intelligence, Security, and Investigation Professional specializing in special investigations. With a diverse background in areas such as government corruption, human trafficking, counterintelligence, and organized crime, he thrives on taking on challenging cases.

As a dedicated professional, Stephen actively contributes to the field by delivering lectures and presentations at industry gatherings. He serves as a board member for the International Law Enforcement Training (ILET) network and as a foreign liaison officer. Additionally, Stephen has held influential roles such as president of the International Intelligence Think Tank at The Cyber Security Global Alliance (CSGA) and member of the Board of Directors for both the World Association of Detectives (WAD) and the National Council of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS). At Pace University, Stephen sat on the Board of Advisors for the Design Thinking Graduate Program.

Stephen's military service in the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War on Terror instilled in a strong sense of duty and discipline. He comments about his time in service stating "I am proud to be a veteran."

Stephen possess various certifications in intelligence disciplines, including Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM), Certified Master Anti-Terrorism Specialist (CMAS), and Intelligence/Counterintelligence Specialist (OIS). He is also a respected Instructor and was honored as the Instructor of the Year in Human Lie Detection in 2020.

Throughout his career, he spoke at prestigious events and conferences such as the WAD, NCISS, International Foundation of Cultural Properties Protection, Society of Professional Investigators, Global Security Connection Conference, International Law Enforcement Training Summit, BlackBerry Security Summit, Paraben Forensic Conference, and many others.

Stephen's work has received recognition in national and international media outlets, particularly for his investigative, consulting, and intelligence contributions. Notably, he was instrumental in securing the release of an American citizen facing the death penalty in a Chinese prison, as reported by the Daily Mail in 2018. Multiple international publications have also highlighted his international investigations and humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and Middle East.