Our Team at a Glance
Ken G. Tisdel
President & CEO, Consulting Expert, Former Testifying Expert/ Cyber Security
Kris Carlson
Chief Operations Officer, Consulting Expert, Former Testifying Expert
Thane Russey
VP, Business Development
Matt Cooper
Director, Investigations Expert, Corporate Investigations
Shari Onda
Analyst II/Forensic Investigator
Abigail Tisdel
Analyst I
Rochelle Marroquin
Analyst I
Michael Saunders
Forensic Investigator/Financial Fraud Investigator/Testifying Expert
Larry Jones
Forensic Investigator/Financial Fraud Investigator/Testifying Expert
Mike Baute
Forensic Investigator/Testifying Expert
Daniel Sackle-Mensah
Forensic Investigator/Testifying Expert
Justin Camp
Forensic Investigator/Testifying Expert
Pete McGovern
Forensic Investigator/Testifying Expert
Kerin Eberle Farrell
Forensic Investigator/Testifying Expert
Erik Barlow
Forensic Investigator/Testifying Expert
Rick Bruccoliere
Forensic Investigator/Cybersecurity Specialist/Testifying Expert
OUR CERTIFICATIONS
Our team of experts has collectively attended thousands of hours of internationally recognized intermediate and advanced technical and digital forensics training and courses. Commensurate with this level of training, our experts have attained a vast array of industryrecognized, advanced certifications, ensuring our personnel have the appropriate technical skills to address any challenge:
CERTIFICATIONS:
- ICACIS Certifications: BCFE, CFCE, ICMDE, CEECS
- SANS GIAC Certifications: GCFE, GCFA, GCFR, GASF, GIME, GPEN
- IAFCI Certifications: CCCE, CCCI
- Cellebrite Certifications: CCLO, CCPA, CEFA, CCSI, CASA, CCME
- DoD Forensic Certifications: DFE, DMC
- FLETC Certifications: BCERT, PCERT, SCERS
- NW3C Certifications: BDRA, IDRA, ADRA, STOP, 3CE
- FBI Certifications: DFE, CART, UNIX
- Apple Forensic Certifications: CAIF, CAAF
- U.S. Secret Service Certifications: AMDE, MFT, MDE
- Access Data Certifications: ACE, AME
- BlackBag Certifications: CBE, BBT, CMO
- DHS Certifications: ACERT
- SANS Certifications: GBFA
- Magnet Forensics Certifications: MCFE
- EnCase Certifications: EnCE
- Forensic Explorer Certifications: FEXCE
- Berla Vehicle Systems forensics (iVe)
- Relativity Certifications: Certified Administrator, Review Professional
- Relativity ONE Professional
- ACEDS Certifications: CEDS
- NCFI Certifications: NITRO, ANITRO, Ransomware Incident Response
- SANS GIAC – GCIH, GPEN
- SANS – Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Network Penetration Testing, Ethical Hacking
- Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
- Basic/Advanced Skimmer Forensics
- Wireless Network Security
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEHJ)
- CompTIA Certifications: Network +, Security+, A+ Certification, SY0
- Stop the Bleed Certified Instructor
- Handle with Care Certified Instructor
- Active Threat Certified Instructor
- Run, Hide, Fight Certified Instructor
- Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate (ALICE) Certified
- FEMA Active Shooter – Run, Hide, Fight Instructor
- FEMA – Certified Exercise Evaluator
- Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Certified
- State Safety & Security Incident Reporting (SSIR) Instructor
- U.S. Department of State Anti-Terrorism/Cyber Instructor
- ICAC/TA Certified Instructor
- Cellebrite, NCFI and HTCI Certified Instructor
- Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council Cert. Instructor
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement Cert. Instructor
OUR BACKGROUNDS
Our Team has extensive training and experience in all facets of criminal, civil, financial, and technical investigations, having personally led and/or supervised thousands of complex felony-level criminal and civil investigations facilitated through a variety of technologies involving digital evidence. Criminal investigations include homicide, child fatalities, stalking, sexual assault, child exploitation, online enticement, white collar crimes/fraud; Civil investigations include corporate espionage, contract disputes, trade secret misappropriation, intellectual property theft, internal employment investigations, and cybersecurity breaches/incidents/response.
EXPERIENCE:
- Senior Special Agent – United States Secret Service (USSS)
- Special Agent/Forensic Examiner – Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Senior Special Agent – U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Senior Special Agent – Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Special Agent – United States Secret Service (USSS)
- Senior Special Agent – Tampa Bay Cyber Fraud Task Force, United States Secret Service (USSS)
- Senior Special Agent – Network Intrusion Responder Program, United States Secret Service (USSS)
- Coordinator – FBI Computer Analysis Response Team (CART) (LA)
- Member – FBI Computer Analysis Response Team (CART) (TX)
- Member – FBI Greater Houston Regional Computer Forensic Laboratory (GHRCFL)
- Captain – Cybercrime and Digital Forensics Task Force (North Port, FL)
- Detective Lieutenant/Commander – Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (VT)
- Detective Lieutenant/Director – Special Victims Unit (Chittenden County, VT)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation/United States Secret Service Task Force – Florida, Texas
- Special Agent – Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
- Senior Digital Forensic Examiner – U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Division (CID)
- Special Investigations Detective/Digital Forensic Taskforce – (PBCSO, FL)
- Senior Detective/Senior Forensic Examiner (Tampa, FL)
- United States Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force – Florida
- Major Case Squad/Child Fatality Review Board – Mid/Central Missouri
- Detective/Investigator/Undercover Operations/Forensic Examiner – U.S./DOJ Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
Forces – Vermont, Florida, North Carolina, Louisiana, Texas
International Presenters/Trainers for the following organizations:
- SANS Institute
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
- U.S. Department of State – Anti-Terrorism/Cyber Training
- U.S. ICAC – National Training and Technical Assistance Program
- International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
- National District Attorneys Association (NDAA)
- Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council (VCJTC)
- United States Attorney’s Office (numerous)
- State Attorney General’s Office (numerous)
- Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) National Conference
- Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Florida Conference
- American Prosecutors Research Institute (APRI)
- National Advocacy Center (NAC)
- U.S. Attorney’s Offices (numerous districts)
- State Attorneys General (numerous states)
- National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI)
- High Tech Crime Institute (HTCI)
- High Tech Crime Investigators Association (HTCIA)
- New York City Police Department
- Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
- Ontario Crown Attorneys Association
- San Diego International Conference on Child and Family Maltreatment
LCG Giving Back to the Community
Our COO, Kris Carlson, gave two technical presentations at the 12th Annual Florida Crimes Against Children Conference on December 16th. Donating his time to a cause fighting a crime, we are all committed to eradicating.
Championing Wellness in Law Enforcement: Kris Carlson’s Dedication
Championing Wellness in Law Enforcement: Kris Carlson's Dedication
LCG’s Ken and Rochelle present at the UTSA chapter for Women in Cybersecurity
Happy Veteran’s Day, Thank You for Your Service!
LCG and family at the 2024 Central Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce One Table Community Event
LCG team members and family at the 2024 Oak Bend Medical Center Patchwork of Life Fundraising Dinner
Digital Forensics Guest Speaker Event
Cybersecurity Optimization Minimizing Risk & Maximizing Security
Kris presenting to NYPD Internet Crimes Against Children Task for Member and Federal Department of Homeland Security/Homeland Security Investigations Agents
The Ways LCG Serves The Community
Pro-Bono
In special circumstances LCG will engage in full service investigations, digital forensics, and other efforts free of charge for those in need. These include civil and criminal matters as well as those that do not meet the threshold for litigation. LCG has done pro-bono work for numerous organizations including the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC).
Volunteer
Each member of the LCG team takes pride in their volunteer service for a variety of organizations, including serving in Deacon ministry, Church security, mission outreach, youth ministry, and community clean-up efforts.
Local Community Boards
Education
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