Senior-level Investigator with experience managing case analysis in law enforcement settings. Adept at partnering with colleagues and other agencies to gather investigative data. Known for excellence in civil law matters.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigator IV
STATE OF IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL, S
06.2007 - 03.2023
Review and mediate complaints involving Auto repair, service contracts, financing, Lemon Law, recreational vehicles involving auto dealers in Iowa
Coordinate a variety of general investigative and/or mediation related activities of substantial complexity within the Attorney General’s Office
Review incoming complex consumer complaints, evaluate the complaint and make decision on whether to pursue mediation or refer to an attorney for litigation
In the mediation process, works with seller and consumer to obtain an agreeable settlement resolution
In litigation, gather and organize evidence and testimony necessary to the litigation
Answer complex inquires from the public and make public presentations about general and specific consumer information questions and problems
Work in conjunction with other related agencies such as county attorneys, postal inspector, FTC, CFPB, OIG
HUD, and FBI
Identify and investigate targets for criminal prosecution in the Southern District of Iowa through the Iowa
Mortgage Fraud Working Group
Participate in criminal field operations with Office of the Inspector General HUD and Des Moines Police
Department Special Enforcement Group
Investigator III
06.2007 - 11.2013
Review incoming complex consumer complaints involving various real estate transactions, evaluate the
complaints and determine whether to pursue mediation or refer to an attorney or other agency for litigation
In the mediation process, work with consumer and respondent towards resolution on mortgage complaints
In litigation, gather and organize evidence and testimony necessary to the litigation
Work in conjunction with other related agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Office of the
Inspector General, Polk County Attorneys, Postal Inspectors, Federal Trade Commission, and others
Identify and investigate targets for criminal prosecution in the Southern District of Iowa through the Iowa
Mortgage Fraud Working Group
Participate in criminal field operations with Office of the Inspector General HUD and Des Moines Police
Department Special Enforcement Group
Maintain all required records and statistical information for assigned cases
Assist Attorney General with issues involving the National Mortgage Settlement
Participate in monthly calls with banks involved with the National Mortgage Settlement to ensure
compliance with terms of the settlement
Assist other Investigators as assigned
Loan Resolution Manager
ARGENT MORTGAGE
09.2006 - 06.2007
Manage and oversee multiple teams of Internal Research Associates who conduct high level research for
fraud
Manage and oversee all subpoenas served at ACC Capital and their subsidiaries
Identify areas of risk and provide information to senior management
Ensure timely and accurate responses for all regulatory, consumer and legal complaints/inquiries
Provide senior management with weekly reports on suspension recommendation for brokers, closing agents,
and/or title companies
Ensure timely responses and rebuttals on Investor repurchase requests/demands
Resolution Supervisor
AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE/AMC MORTGAGE SERVICES
03.2000 - 09.2006
Manage foreclosure attorney timelines on resolving title issues during the foreclosure process
Ensured timely filing of title claims with Underwriter of title policy
Monitored title litigation with local counsel and/or title retained counsel
Risk analysis performed on all foreclosure loans that senior management identified for possible charge off
Title Resolution – ACC Capital Legal Department
Managed title litigation team for Senior Counsel
Ensured timely filing of all title claims
Interface with Capital Markets and Secondary Marketing to ensure loans with title issues were identified, and
held from pool sales until title issue was resolved
Internal Controls - Legal Analyst III
Provide high level ownership/resolution on borrower complaints/issues received in the Legal Department and
Regulatory Response Unit
Respond in writing to complex complaints and inquiries received from borrowers, their representatives and/or
Regulatory agencies
Review and critique work product of other team members
Review loan servicing records for adherence in servicing guidelines
Participate in litigation strategy and settlement negotiations
Coordinate depositions, mediation, and trial date appearances with counsel and senior department personnel
Audit of retail branches for suspicious activity
National Eviction Coordinator
Coordinate Sheriff lockouts, property preservation and cash for keys on REO properties
Participated in litigation strategy and settlement negotiations on contested foreclosures
Interacted with REO listing agents and escrow companies to ensure properties were vacant and secured
Interface with local counsel nationally during eviction process
Senior Mortgage Claims Specialist
BANK OF AMERICA
10.1996 - 03.2000
Initiate, monitor and complete all necessary foreclosure claim actions in accordance with Bank, HUD, VA,
and other investor guidelines
Resolve inquiries and complaints involving claims
Monitor and process all incoming claim funds
Interface with investors, attorneys, and trustees during claim process
Collections Specialist
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
Alaska Housing, HUD, and Private Investor loans
Specialized in collections on JUMBO and Government loans
Review and implement repayment plans on HUD loans and/or VA Compromise sales