About

SACS Consulting and Investigative Services have been serving the corporate, educational, and non-profit communities since 1989.

We offer services for Human Resources Policies & Procedures, Investigative, Security, or Training. Feel free to call 330-255-1101 or email us. We will answer your questions while providing you with information, options, and referrals.

Our team members are required to maintain continual training and certifications in security and investigation protocol in order to provide our clients with a quality service experience.

We are always looking for part-time and full-time security personnel. If you are interested, please send your cover letter and resume to Tom Still at [email protected].

Timothy Dimoff, President, SACS Consulting and Investigative Services

Timothy Dimoff, President & CEO

Tim Dimoff is considered one of the nation's leading authorities in high-risk workplace and human resource issues. As a consultant to human resource directors, law enforcement, and the media, Dimoff has been called upon to examine evidence from crime scenes, and victims and develop offender profiles. To find out more about Tim Dimoff's background, read The Timothy Dimoff Story.

Tim Dimoff is also a renowned Speaker | National Expert | Author. To learn more, visit his personal website www.timothydimoff.com. Tim's professional biographies can be found there. 

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Anthondy Wellendorf, Chief Operations Consultant

Anthony Wellendorf, Financial Consultant

Anthony Wellendorf has been working with the company since 2008. Anthony has substantial experience in corporate building processes and sales development. This experience has enabled our company to enjoy unprecedented growth in both business volume and company revenue.

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Tom Still, Lead Investigator/Director of Security, SACS Consulting & Investigative Services Inc.

Tom Still, Director of Operations

Tom has been with us since 1992 and was named Director of Operations in 2016. He has 30+ years of experience with criminal and civil investigations and professional event security. Tom has a State of Ohio Private Investigator and Security License. He is an expert in Electronic Debug Sweeps.  He graduated from our Policy Academy (we no longer operate). Tom is a retired law enforcement officer of 10 years, serving at Summa Health System in Akron, Ohio. Tom received the NSME Akron/Canton Accent on Excellence Award in 2023. 

Watch Tom's interview about the benefits of having a security and investigation career.

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Jay Ruble, Security Consultant

Jay Ruble, Security Consultant

Jay is a Security Consultant who worked with the organization since 2005.  He has broad experience performing security and vulnerability assessments of physical property.  Jay is also a former school administrator with more than 30 years of experience in security and liability issues in education.

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Fred Wolk, Investigation Consultant

Fred Wolk, Investigation Consultant

Fred is an investigative consultant that has an extensive background in law enforcement. He brings a wealth of experience including 40 years in investigations, 25 years in personnel management, training development, and delivery. 

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John Richmond, Security Specialist

John Richmond, Security Specialist Consultant

John has  20 years of military service in the US Navy. His experience in the military, as well as corporate America, enables him to provide unique insight into security issues, challenges, and solutions. 

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David Lariviere, Security Specialist, Investigator, SACS Consulting & Investigative Services, Inc.

David Paul Lariviere, Assistant Director of Operations

David brings extensive experience in International Intelligence Operations and is a military veteran, and is currently involved with the U.S. Army COI with the joint military command. He has over 20 years of experience with senior-level project management, government relations, international business development, political campaign management, information technology, corporate security solutions, marketing, and sales.

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Tom Boggs, Trainer

Tom Boggs, Trainer and Consultant

He brings 50 years of experience in developing and implementing best practices in the areas of safety, security and first aid. His expertise is in training organizations on how to create a safe, secure environment and in what to do in order to save lives if violence occurs.  

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Craig Freeman, Identity Theft Prevention Expert

Craig Freeman, Identity Theft Prevention Consultant

Craig Freeman understands the changing landscape of cyber-attacks and what businesses and employees can do to protect themselves. Craig has been researching the identity theft epidemic for over ten years.  He assists business owners in mitigating risk and keeping employees processes safe and productive. 

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Tom McMahon, Security Consultant

Tom McMahon, Security Consultant

Tom is a Security Consultant who has been working with the organization since 2010.  He is a former school administrator with more than 50 years of experience in security and liability issues in education.

Helen Farmer Grunder, Chief Relationships Consultant

Helen Farmer Grunder, Business Growth Consultant

Helen is responsible for keeping existing clients satisfied and nurturing new clients for the organization. She has much experience helping businesses grow their clientele. 

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Kenny Koblitz, SACS Consulting & Investigative Services, Inc.

Kenny Koblitz, Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Kenny has extensive Sales and Marketing experience, with 30 years with Zep followed by 20 years of consulting within the Specialty Chemical Industry. After leaving the industry, Kenny was a co-founder of the Center for Sales Excellence at Cleveland State University, as well as Executive Director of the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra. His main responsibility is for the sales and marketing of microSURE.

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Louise Hafner, Data Researcher

Louise Hafner, Data Research Consultant

She has expertise in multiple areas with a focus on human resource issues. She has evolved into one of the most knowledgeable national data research experts in the investigative and security field. Louise has been the backbone for some of the most difficult investigations with the organization. 

Michelle Dimoff, Chief Financial Officer, SACS Consulting & Investigative Services, Inc.

Michelle Dimoff, Chief Financial Officer

Michelle Dimoff is responsible for the coordination of all 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 Consulting & Investigative Services, Inc.'s employees.

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Janet Reis, Director of Development, SACS Consulting & Investigative Services, Inc.

Janet Reis, Manager of Business Development

Janet will focus on establishing relationships and growing our client base in the legal, accounting, and financial arenas with emphasis on the Akron, Canton, and Cleveland areas. Janet has 10+ years of experience in this field and is active with many local Chambers of Commerce and professional organizations.

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Laura Petrella, SACS Consulting & Investigative Services, Inc.

Laura A. Petrella, Office and Marketing Coordinator

Laura comes to us with seasoned business experience from her 27 years at the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber of Commerce. Laura has a strong business acumen that includes experience in day-to-day business operations, streamlining processes, CRM experience, organizational skills, and business marketing.

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Investigators

Joyce Poland, Paralegal

Joyce has worked in the corporate environment for over 30 years in the areas of corporate communications, government relations, engineering, sales and marketing, human resources, and finance. She has paralegal experience for over 10 years in many areas of law including corporate law, contract law, foreclosure, civil litigation defense, trusts and estates, and construction, oil, gas, and mineral rights.

Investigators

Mark Mondello, Field Supervisor and Investigator

He served as a Cleveland Heights Police Officer until 2019. While employed with CHPD, he earned a BS in Emergency Management/Homeland Security from The University of Akron, became A.L.i.C.E. certified, and was an active Ohio Crime Prevention Association member.

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De-de Mulligan, Mulligan Management Group, Blogger, Writer, Website

De-de Mulligan, Website, Blog, SEO, Social Media Consultant

De-de has supported the online presence at SACS Consulting and Investigative Services since 2018. Feel free to email her any blog or social media ideas involving our business lines. 

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Annemarie Donnelly

Annemarie Donnelly, PowerPoint Presentation and Newsletter Consultant

Annemarie writes and maintains the PowerPoint presentations given by senior staff at SACS Consulting and Investigative Services. She's also responsible for writing and editing our newsletters. 

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Carol Mart Saferin, Press Release and Media Consultant

Carol writes press releases for our organization and has been with us for over twenty years. She also has national media contacts and, depending on the story, gives our company national attention. 

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Investigators

Investigators & Security Personnel

Since 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.

Security Partner

NATIONAL and REGIONAL EMERGENCY SECURITY PARTNER

David Deanovich has experience that spans over thirty years in law enforcement and the private security sector. He has formal services to the United States Navy, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Transportation Security Administration, and the private sector.

Security Partner

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.

Security Partner

NATIONAL and REGIONAL EMERGENCY SECURITY PARTNER

Rick Fike is a Security Advisor in Threat Assessment and Mitigation. He is an established, 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 a retired Officer (honorably discharged) with U.S. Army Special Operations community.

Security Partner

NATIONAL and REGIONAL EMERGENCY SECURITY PARTNER

Chris May provides key security details for Bedford City School District and the Cleveland Browns. He was a Senior Federal Air Marshal for fourteen years until his retirement. He served as a member of the Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response team, conducted security operations for the Indianapolis Super Bowl and the G8 Summit. He is a Federal Certified Instructor in Defensive Measures.