Employee Biographies

Tim Wilcox
CEO

Before he became the most recognized Indiana private investigator, practical involvement in the design and sale of security systems for Circle Alarm provided Tim Wilcox with the experience necessary to conduct work for International Investigators, Inc. when it was still operated by the original founders during the 1960s.  His preliminary collaboration with the former FBI agents of the initial International Investigators, Inc. allowed him to develop a deeper understanding of the business, and eventually led to his purchase of the company in 1970.  With a solid background in sales and management, he was able to build the company into the most successful privately-owned investigative firm based the Midwest.  A skilled and well-known Indiana investigator, Mr. Wilcox specializes in security and loss prevention investigations, as well as security risk assessments.  He has been instrumental in reducing corporate shrinkage and eliminating vulnerabilities for companies worldwide.

Mr. Wilcox has earned the reputation as the top Indiana private investigator in legal, corporate, insurance and personal matters which has resulted in countless personal appearances on local and national news programs.  This rich background as an Indiana investigator keeps him in high demand as a speaker at public events and conferences.

Tim Wilcox is a member of the World Association of Detectives, the National Association of Legal Investigators (NALI), the Society for Competitive Intelligence Professionals, the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), and the Indiana Association of Professional Investigators.  He is also active in the community through participation in the Downtown Kiwanis Club, the Gyro Club of Indianapolis, and the Venture Club of Indiana.

 

Jennifer Lambert
Vice-president

With over fifteen years of experience in the industry, Jennifer Lambert has not only developed expertise in all types of investigations, but she has also been effective in setting new standards for quality methods and reporting within the industry.  This has enabled the company to further enhance its reputation as the leading Indiana private investigations firm.  Ms. Lambert currently oversees the daily business operations, with specific emphasis on customer satisfaction, market development and technology implementation.  She has also managed the Private Investigator Training courses offered by International Investigators, Inc.

Ms. Lambert is a member of the Council of International Investigators, as well as the Rotary Club of Indianapolis.

 

Brenda McGinley
Operations Manager

When she joined the team of International Investigators, Inc. in 1999, Brenda McGinley’s management experience in the fields of health care, and commercial and residential real estate permitted her to quickly learn how to handle all aspects of case management.  Her rise through the company was facilitated by her ability to integrate her management skills with her natural inclinations as an investigator.  At present, Ms. McGinley coordinates a significant portion of the caseload using the methods of streamlining she helped develop which is used exclusively by International Investigators, Inc.  By implementing this organized process of communication with both clients and field operatives, she is able to maintain full caseload oversight and generate reports as necessary, always keeping client budget limitations in mind.  With her help, we have been able to solidify our ranking as the foremost agency of Indiana private investigators.

 

Stanley Large
Senior Field Investigator/Polygraph Examinations

Prior to joining International Investigators, Inc. in 1997, Stanley Large had become prominent in law enforcement, eventually becoming Chief of Police for the Town of Zionsville, Indiana, and Chief of Detectives for the Boone County Sheriff's Department.  His experience in criminal investigation permitted him to develop expert skills in investigating other matters, especially those in the legal, domestic and corporate realms.  Mr. Large specializes in interviewing and polygraph examinations; he has an impressive reputation for getting confessions.  He currently remains active as a sheriff’s deputy which facilitates our company’s cooperation with local, national and global law enforcement agencies when client circumstances necessitate.  One of our company's greatest assets, Mr. Large has become known as a trusted resource for corporations and individuals requiring the services of an Indiana investigator.

 

Jon Layton
Death and Insurance Investigator

With a law enforcement career dating back to 1968, Jon Layton has been trained in, and involved in every type of criminal investigation.  He spent the majority of his career as a homicide investigator, and was a Deputy Marion County (Indiana) Coroner for nine years; his crime scene investigation skills are unmatched.  In these capacities, he handled numerous high profile death investigations.  He remains active with the Indianapolis Police Department on their Fugitive Recovery Team, and has contacts nationwide in law enforcement.  Prior to becoming the senior death and insurance investigator for International Investigators, Inc. in 1997, Mr. Layton had been assisting us with all types of cases since the early 1980s.  He has been a valued asset to our company for over 20 years, and his personal attention to casework is frequently requested by insurance companies seeking an Indiana investigator.

 

Brent Grubbs
Senior Forensic Accountant/Fraud Investigator

As the license holder for his own private investigations firm in California, Brent Grubbs aligned himself in a strategic partnership with International Investigators, Inc., working jointly on numerous interstate and international cases of all types before relocating to Indianapolis in 2001.  Since that time, our company has been able to benefit from his expertise in asset searches and as a forensic accountant on a more frequent basis.  He has been instrumental in obtaining accurate conclusions for our clients, and his efforts have resulted in recovering millions of dollars for defrauded investors.

 

Russ Ferguson
Computer and TSCM Expert

Diverse experience in the electronics and computer engineering field resulted in a well-rounded background for Russ Ferguson to master the various technical skills necessary in the investigations and security industries.  Prior to joining International Investigators, Inc., he participated in the design and development of electronic devices for various applications in industry and government.  This early involvement eventually evolved into a passion for technical projects specific to this industry, which subsequently resulted in a deeper knowledge and understanding of computer security and eavesdropping detection.  Mr. Ferguson is accomplished in designing video surveillance systems specific to each circumstance, and proficient with audio/video data enhancement.  With lengthy experience in the technical surveillance countermeasures realm, he is a certified TSCM instructor, qualified by the Jarvis International Intelligence Training Academy to train private, law enforcement and government students.

 

James Steffen
Questioned Document Examiner

For twenty-three years, James Steffen was a senior special agent with the United States Secret Service.  During this career, he conducted all types of government investigations, and specialized in financial crimes involving forgery, altered or counterfeit documents.  He has been performing handwriting analysis  and other questioned document services for clients of International Investigators, Inc. since 1998.  Mr. Steffen is a fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners.

 

Steven Schachte
Latent Forensic Fingerprint Expert

A twenty-year career with the Indianapolis Police Department and their renown crime lab provided Steven Schachte with an expertise in fingerprint lifting and analysis which has demonstrated pivotal results for our clients.  His techniques and reputation are the reason his testimony as an expert witness is commonly requested.


Marvin “Bud” McCorkle
PSE and Polygraph Examinations

With over 35 years of experience in law enforcement, Mr. McCorkle’s investigative talents are many, and his services are in demand.  A senior investigator with International Investigators, Inc. since 1995, he continues to conduct voice stress analysis (PSE)  and polygraph examinations for our clients.  He is a certified PSE instructor for the International Society of Stress Analysis, and has conducted over 10,000 polygraph and PSE examinations.  Outside of law enforcement and his investigations career with International Investigators, Inc, he has also served as Senior Director of Security and Loss Prevention in the retail industry for a corporation with over 400 stores.  This experience augmented his rich background with the skills necessary to conduct expert security risk assessments and loss prevention investigations on behalf of our clients.

Bud McCorkle is a member of The American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS).

 

Norman E. Borders
Certified Fraud Examiner

Formerly a federal investigator with the Internal Revenue Service, Mr. Borders received the highest levels of training in criminal law, fraud auditing and examination, and forensic accounting.  Since leaving the IRS, he has been working in the private sector for over ten years serving companies and individuals in sensitive matters involving fraud and forensic accounting.  During this time, he has been instrumental in helping to secure dozens of arrests and indictments, as well as the recovery of over $10 million for various clients.  In addition, he has been a critical asset for clients of International Investigators who desire recommendations for internal auditing controls in security risk assessments conducted following embezzlement or fraud investigations.  His well-rounded background provides the right expertise for assistance in security and loss prevention investigations.

Mr. Borders is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and the Institute of Internal Auditors.


Jack Jacobia & Herb Blitzer, Resident Forencis Experts



Jack Jacobia
Audio/Video/Computer Forensics Expert

1997 - Present   
INDIANA UNIVERSITY-PURDUE UNIVERSITY, INDIANAPOLIS & INSTITUTE FOR FORENSIC IMAGING
LABORATORY MANAGER & CHIEF INSTRUCTOR


1995 to 1997
COMPUTER IMAGING SERVICES/INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
OWNER-OPERATOR
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Herb Blitzer
Audio/Video/Computer Forensics Expert

2004 - Present
INDIANA UNIVERSITY-PURDUE UNIVERSITY, INDIANAPOLIS
Purdue School of Science, Visiting Professor of Physics and Forensic Science

1999 - Present
INSTITUTE FOR FORENSIC IMAGING, INDIANAPOLIS
President, Treasurer & Executive Director
(IFI became an independent not-for-profit corporation in 1998)

1997 - 1998
INDIANA UNIVERSITY-PURDUE UNIVERSITY, INDIANAPOLIS
Executive Director, Institute for Forensic Imaging
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