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
C. Gene McClain
Director of Forensic Services, Testifying Expert
Shari Onda
Analyst II/Forensic Investigator
Abigail Tisdel
Analyst I
Rochelle Marroquin
Analyst I
Larry Jones
Forensic Investigator/Financial Fraud Investigator/Testifying Expert
Mike Baute
Forensic Investigator/Testifying Expert
Daniel Sackle-Mensah
Forensic Investigator/Testifying Expert
Michael Saunders
Forensic Investigator/Financial Fraud Investigator/Testifying Expert
Pete McGovern
Forensic Investigator/Testifying Expert
Kerin Eberle Farrell
Forensic Investigator/Testifying Expert
Erik Barlow
Forensic Investigator/Testifying Expert
Justin Camp
Forensic Investigator/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:
- Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)
- GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
- GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
- GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN)
- GIAC Advanced Smartphone Forensics (GASF)
- GIAC iOS and MacOS Examiner (GIME)
- Forensic Explorer Certified Examiner (FEXCE)
- Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
- Certified Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE)
- Certified Cyber Crime Examiner (CCCE)
- Certified Cyber Crime Investigation (CCCI)
- Magnet Certified Forensics Examiner (MCFE)
- Cellebrite Certified Logical Operator (CCLO)
- Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA)
- Certified Apple Advanced Forensics (CAAF)
- Cellebrite Advanced Smartphone Analysis (CASA)
- Cellebrite Expert Forensic Analysis (CEFA)
- Cellebrite Senior Certified Instructor (CCSI)
- Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO)
- IACIS Certified Mobile Device Examiner (ICMDE)
- Oxygen Forensics Certification
- Advanced Mobile Device Examiner (AMDE)
- Certified Blacklight Examiner (CBE)
- Access Data Certified Examiner (ACE)
- Access Data Mobile Examiner (AME)
- EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE)
- Certified Electronic Evidence Collection Spec. (CEECS)
- Seized Computer Evidence Recovery Spec. (SCERS)
- DoD Certified Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE)
- DoD Certified Digital Media Collector (DMC)
- X1 Social Discovery Certification
- Berla Vehicle Systems forensics (iVe)
- OS Forensics Triage Certification
- CompTIA Certification
- Network +, A+ and SY0 Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Vermont Criminal Justice Training Council Cert. Instructor
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement Cert. Instructor
- Paraben Certified Cell Phone Examiner
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
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. Members of LCG also sit on a number of boards for non-profit organizations including Warriors S.O.A.R. (Support Outreach Assistance & Recovery) and Lori Joiner Ministries.