SACS Consulting and Investigative Services, Inc. has been serving the corporate, educational, and non-profit communities since 1989. We offer a variety of related services to meet your Human Resources, Investigative, Security, and Training needs. When you call or email us, we will answer your questions and provide you with expert information, high-quality options, and vetted referrals.
Our team members undergo continual training and maintain the certifications in security and investigation protocols required to provide all our clients with a quality service experience.
We are always looking for part-time and full-time security personnel to add to our excellent staff. If you are interested in applying, please send your cover letter and resume to Tom Still, our Director of Operations, at TStill@sacsconsulting.com.
Meet our Staff
Timothy Dimoff, President & CEO
Tim Dimoff is one of the nation’s leading authorities in high-risk workplace and human resource issues. Tim Dimoff is accredited by ASIS International as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP®), the gold standard credential in security management. As a consultant to human resource directors, law enforcement, and the media, Dimoff is often called upon to examine evidence from crime scenes and victims, and to develop offender profiles.
Tim is also a renowned speaker, emcee, National Expert Witness, and author. To learn more about Tim, please visit his website, timothydimoff.com.
Tom Still, Director of Operations
Tom has been a valued member of the SACS team since 1992, and was named Director of Operations in 2016. He has more than 30 years of experience with criminal and civil investigations and professional event security. A graduate of our (former) Policy Academy and an expert in Electronic Debug Sweeps, Tom is licensed by the State of Ohio as a Private Investigator. Before joining SACS he served Akron’s Summa Health System as a law enforcement officer of 10 years. In recognition of his community leadership, Tom received the NSME Akron/Canton Accent on Excellence Award in 2023.
Laura A. Petrella, Vice President, Client Services
Laura came to us a seasoned business professional from her 27 years at the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber of Commerce. She has strong business acumen, excelling in day-to-day business operations, streamlining processes, CRM, organizational skills, and business marketing. She also works on private investigations and background verifications, and is trained in electronic debug sweeps.
Joe Mullin, Senior Trainer and Security Consultant
Joe has several years of leadership experience at various levels in the military, government, and private sectors. His broad-based expertise covers the fields of law enforcement, criminal investigation, intelligence, counterintelligence, intelligence analysis, executive protection, and academia.
Roger McCoy, Security Consultant and Senior Investigator
As a core staff member, Roger functions as an integrator. Simply put, he takes in all available information and develops a plan for any situation. This is critical when performing ad hoc consultations with clients to make certain we fulfill their needs effectively. Roger is a US Navy Veteran.
Mark Mondello, Security Specialist | Investigator
Mark is a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he graduated at the top of his class from both Basic Military Training and The Security Forces Academy. As a Security Forces Supervisor, Mark provided security for general officers, foreign dignitaries and visiting celebrities, as well as for billions of dollars in Air Force resources. An expert marksman, he taught military law enforcement to incoming police officers in the classroom and on the shooting range. While on active duty, Mark earned the rank of Staff Sergeant, a Non-Commissioned Officer. As a civilian, Mark spent 10 years protecting the citizens of Cleveland Heights, where he served as a police officer. During his tenure with the CHPD, Mark became an A.L.I.C.E-certified Active Shooter Response Training instructor, and maintained an active membership with the Ohio Crime Prevention Association. Mark holds academic degrees in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
Anthony Wellendorf, Financial Consultant
A SACS team member since 2008, Anthony has substantial experience in corporate building processes and sales development. His expertise has contributed tremendously to our company’s substantive growth in both business volume and revenue.
Rich Toriello, Client Development Consultant
Rich Toriello has several years of successful Executive Management experience with an extensive background in Sales and Marketing with consumer, commercial, and industrial accounts alike. He is responsible for cultivating new SACS clients and retaining existing ones.
Randall Parrish, Security Officer and Private Investigator
Randall worked in Summit County Corrections Division and at the Summit County Courthouse in special services, were he was recognized as 2007 Deputy of the Year. He held a commission as a special deputy United States Marshal, and served on the U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force / Northern District. He has experience in corrections, investigations, basic patrol operations, courts and special services, fugitive apprehension, and crowd control.
Michelle Dimoff, Chief Financial Officer
Michelle Dimoff coordinates all our financial accounts, including receivables, billings, deposits, business checking accounts, and monthly/yearly balance sheets. Additionally, Michelle coordinates all aspects of payroll and insurance services for SACS’s employees.
Reach Michelle at michelled@sacsconsulting.com
Marilyn Tapper, Senior Research Specialist
Marilyn informs our team about current events such as mass shootings, technology, cybersecurity, HIPAA, and the latest medical research. She also writes reports on articles of interest for the team.
Joyce Poland, Paralegal
Joyce has worked in the corporate environment for over 30 years in corporate communications, government relations, engineering, sales and marketing, human resources, and finance. She also has more than ten years of experience in many areas of law, including corporate law, contract law, foreclosure, civil litigation defense, trusts and estates, and construction, oil, gas, and mineral rights.
Annemarie Donnelly, PowerPoint and Newsletter Consultant
Annemarie writes and maintains the PowerPoint presentations given by senior staff at SACS Consulting and Investigative Services, Inc.. She’s also responsible for writing and editing our newsletters.
Carol Mart Saferin, Press Release and Media Consultant
Carol has worked with SACS for more than twenty years, writing press releases, securing us national media exposure, and doing traditional public and press relations outreach. She also writes blogs and articles for some of our external marketing channels, like the COSE Education Hub.
Investigators & Security Personnel
Because we conduct confidential and/or highly sensitive investigations and security assignments, we do not list names or show photos of our personnel whose backgrounds include military, law enforcement, security, and other areas of expertise.
National and Regional Emergency Security Partner
David Deanovich has over thirty years of experience in law enforcement and the private security sector. He has provided formal services to the United States Navy, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Transportation Security Administration, and the private sector.
National and Regional Emergency Security Partner
Jack L. Milam is an accomplished professional with a background in law enforcement and the military that includes national and international experience in Executive Security, Personal Protection, and Security Operations with a focus on Armed and Unarmed Security, Close Protection, Security Driving, Residential and Travel Security, Surveillance and Counter Surveillance Operations.
National and Regional Emergency Security Partner
Rick Fike is a Security Advisor in Threat Assessment and Mitigation. A trusted professional with extensive experience in complex security and analysis decision-making, he works well in high-risk/high-pressure decision-making and problem resolution. Rick follows a tactful no-nonsense approach that saves lives, time, and money. He’s also a retired Officer (honorably discharged) with U.S. Army Special Operations community.
National and Regional Emergency Security Partner
Chris May provides key security details for the Bedford City School District and the Cleveland Browns. A retired Senior Federal Air Marshal (14 years), he served as a member of the Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response team, conducting security operations for the Indianapolis Super Bowl and the G8 Summit. Chris is a Federal Certified Instructor in Defensive Measures.