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CHARLES W. RETTSTADT, CFEPresident and founder of RNI and backgroundcheckswork.com, has a masters of arts degree in both criminal justice and public administration. His practical experience includes two years as a police officer, three years as an armed forces criminal investigator and ten years as a Special Agent with the Michigan Attorney General's Office, Organized Crime Division. He is the author of manuals on public as well as private investigations, and he has been qualified in federal court as an expert witness on financial transactions and also acceptable investigation practices in Michigan. He has been interviewed on radio and television, spoken to focus groups and written many articles on business fraud. Charlie is licensed by the states of Michigan and Wisconsin to operate an investigative service in those states. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner and a licensed insurance adjuster. Charlie has experience in white collar crime, complex criminal and civil fraud matters, business competitive intelligence strategies,business fraud and internal investigations and pre-employment safe hiring practices.
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PATRICIA L. LANCE, CFEPATRICIA L. LANCE, is the Operations Manager for lower Michigan and the manager of backgroundcheckswork.com and the company's online investigative service. She is a Certified Fraud Examiner and an experienced Financial Investigator. She has a varied professional, educational and personal background, which has proven to be beneficial in gathering information to meet clients' needs. She has a dual degree in Systems Analysis and Microcomputer Management, in addition to twenty years of management and leadership experience, which includes several years in the automotive industry where she was involved in union contract negotiation and conflict resolution. Electronic information gathering is changing daily, and Patty is most expert at gathering all types of business-related information either through new or well-established databases as well as on the ever-changing Internet. In addition to her academic skills, she has spent many years as both a teacher and student of martial arts, which has earned her the rank of Second Degree Black Belt and Top-Ten World Competitor. Additionally, Patty has spent many years as a volunteer with the Ingham County Sheriff's Office, Victim Advocate Unit, and has earned the designation of Senior Advocate. Patty has been with RNI since 1998.
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JILL M. KINGSBURYJILL M. KINGSBURY, Grand Rapids Assignment Coordinator and Field Investigator, is a native to the West Michigan area. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Central Michigan University, where she studied cognitive-behavioral psychology and criminology. While at CMU, she conducted research on the effects of anxiety and suggestibility on accuracy and confidence levels of eyewitness testimony as well as assisted in graduate research. Jill continues to pursue her interest in Criminal Psychology by conducting investigations for RNI and is experienced in a variety of field and sub-rosa investigation techniques. In addition to her academic skills, Jill is a trained classical pianist and has performed in many musical arenas since the age of 7. Outdoor interests include; hiking, trail running and kayaking. Jill has been with RNI since 2005.
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RANDALL WESTONRandy has been a Certified Public Safety Officer (police and fire) in Michigan since 1991, and he has been a command officer in his department since 2005. He has extensive investigative experience, is a Certified Digital Evidence Technician and is recognized in Michigan courts as qualified in computer related evidence gathering and computer forensic investigations. Randy is permitted by his department to perform civil related investigations in northern Michigan for RNI.
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WALLEY K. HELMILAMarquette Assignment Coordinator and Field Investigator
Walley K. Helmila, Marquette Assignment Coordinator and Field Investigator, is a native to the Marquette County area. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Northern Michigan University. He recently retired from the Michigan State Police after serving 32 years. He was a field detective and supervisor of detectives for most of his career and has extensive investigative experience. His interests include golfing, bicycling, cross country skiing, fishing, and motorcycling
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