Speakers
Our World Class Speakers

Ken Lewis
Ken Lewis is Director of Training at the National Protective Services Institute and teaches Anti-Terrorism Force Protection for the US Navy Master-At-Arms school.

Brett Mikkelson
Brett Mikkelson, Founder and Director of B.M. Investigations and M1 Consulting Inc. in Panama, is considered by his peers to be one of the leading Investigators in Latin America.

Al Ortiz
Al is a retired FBI executive with twelve years of corporate security experience managing Latin America operations for the financial services industry.

Kelly E. Riddle
President of Kelmar Global Investigations
Mr. Riddle is the President of Kelmar Global Investigations and has more than 41 years of investigative experience. Kelly was chosen as the “PI of the Year” by the National Association of Investigative Specialists and the PI Magazine named Mr. Riddle as the “#1 PI in the United States”.

Alex Price
Director of Training and Development of "Locate Smarter”
Alex Price is the Director of Training and Development of "Locate Smarter”. Alex also serves as Ambassador for the Innocent Lives Foundation.

Dr. Patrick Juola
Faculty member at Duquesne University
Dr. Patrick Juola is an internationally-noted expert in text analysis, security, forensics, and stylometry.

Gilad Katz
Consul General of Israel to the Southwest
Consul General Gilad Katz was appointed as Head of Post on August of 2017 to lead the Consulate General of Israel to the Southwest United States, which is responsible for the five-state region of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Edmond J. (Ed) Martin
CFE, Investigator, Retired IRS-CI Special Agent, Past President of TALI
Ed Martin is CFE, Investigator, Retired IRS-CI Special Agent, Past President of TALI.

Richard Whitehead
International Trainer and Consultant
Richard Whitehead Rick has over forty years of law enforcement experience, thirty-three in uniform, and is an international trainer and consultant.

Ed Caffrey
Instructor with the Department of Communication at Eastern New Mexico University
Ed Caffrey is an instructor with the Department of Communication at Eastern New Mexico University.

Tyleen Caffrey
Seasoned social worker and currently an instructor with the Social Work Program at ENMU
Tyleen Caffrey is a seasoned social worker and currently an instructor with the Social Work Program at ENMU.

Rodrick Benton
Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Rodrick Benton is the Assistant Special Agent in Charge for IRS Criminal Investigation’s Houston Field Office. Rodrick was appointed to this position in December 2019.

Allen L. Stidger
Consumer Advocacy law practice
Mr. Stidger also has a Consumer Advocacy law practice which is focused on litigation of consumer and commercial matters, and in particular Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) violations.

Mike LaCorte
CEO of Conflict International
Mike is the CEO of Conflict International. Conflict International is a global leader in intelligence and international investigations with its head office based in Central London and local offices in the US, Spain and Cyprus.
Larry Dean Bloomquist
Criminal Defense attorney
Board-Certified Criminal Defense attorney. As a Prosecutor for eight years, he fought in the courtrooms and argued to juries that those that chose to hurt others be prevented from doing so.

Brandon Perron
Brandon A. Perron, CCDI, CFI-FTER is an award-winning and nationally recognized criminal defense and due process Investigator.
Steven Rambam
CEO of Pallorium, Inc.
Steven Rambam is the founder and CEO of Pallorium, Inc., a licensed Investigative Agency and security services provider, with offices and affiliates worldwide.

Richard J. Marquez, CFE
Richard Marquez is the managing director and partner of Diligence International Group, a leader in international investigations and anti-fraud solutions and services for the financial services industry.

Ms. Gayle Rosnick
Certification Director at ASIS International
Gayle Rosnick is the Certification Director at ASIS International.
Peter Collins
Forensic Psychiatrist
Peter Collins has been the forensic psychiatrist with the Criminal Behaviour Analysis Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police, since 1995.

Brian K. Ingram
Brian K. Ingram served in Texas law enforcement positions for more than 12 years. Brian's final law enforcement position was Chief of Police.

Scott Williamson
Executive Director of Law Enforcement, Brand and Inspection Services for Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Scott Williamson is the Executive Director of Law Enforcement, Brand and Inspection Services for Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

Fernando Fernandez
Fernando Fernandez is a private investigator with a proven track record of solved cases across the Caribbean and United States.

Jarrod Resendez
Postal Inspector Team Leader based in Austin, Texas
Jarrod Resendez is a Postal Inspector Team Leader based in Austin, Texas.