Leadership Team - Smith & Carson

“I am expected to lead by example; to surround myself with talented people; to always take the high road and to make a difference every day. That’s my job.”

Larry W. Carson

Chief Executive Officer, PresidentView Bio

“Clients trust us to efficiently adapt to the ever-changing needs that arise from investigating high volume and high profile matters.”

Shannon L. Barrett

Chief Operating OfficerView Bio

“I organize and execute your large research projects, and provide reliable information and insight, so you can focus on achieving a successful outcome.”

Joanna Colabello Sole, Esq.

Executive Vice PresidentView Bio

“Let me help you utilize your investigation budget for its highest and best use.”

Allison Oliver

Executive Vice PresidentView Bio

"Solidifying our employment screening practice area as an industry leader and outperforming client expectations are my driving forces."

Andrea Griffin

Executive VP, Critical ResearchView Bio

"I'm extremely well-versed in managing large-scale, high-exposure investigations."

Jennifer W. Beebe

Senior Vice PresidentView Bio

“Each case has its own challenges - I will partner with you to create a tailored investigative strategy that fits your needs and exceeds your expectations.”

Michael Poskonka

Senior Vice PresidentView Bio

"Clients rely on me as a trusted partner to provide facts that mitigate risk and protect assets.”

Lisa Wright, Esq.

Senior Vice PresidentView Bio

“Regardless of the subject matter or allegation, I am able to use my experience to provide an investigation personalized directly to the client’s needs.”

Scott Hanberry

Senior Vice PresidentView Bio

"Clients rely on my vast database experience to efficiently identify critical background information on subjects."

Lauren Crecion

Assistant Vice PresidentView Bio

“I work tirelessly to execute an investigative strategy customized to meet your objectives.”

Blake Turner, CPCU

Assistant Vice PresidentView Bio

“My focus is on strategic brand growth and bringing data insights to our clients.”

Jonathan Boykin

Director of Marketing and AnalyticsView Bio

"Clients depend on my adaptability and attention to detail as I work to provide custom investigative solutions that yield meaningful results."

Sandra Ward, Esq.

Assistant Vice PresidentView Bio

"It is a priority of mine to always lead by example and be thorough when communicating with my team and our clients."

Susan Bloom

Assistant Vice PresidentView Bio

Tara J. Lamer, Esq.

InvestigatorView Bio

“My reports shape the wide-ranging research of our team of investigators into a cohesive narrative that pinpoints key issues and highlight critical facts.”

Amy K. Davis, Esq.

Investigative Report WriterView Bio

"I utilize my legal background to prepare case-specific reports focused on the identification and development of relevant facts and issues."

William Ahner, Esq.

Investigative Report WriterView Bio

"I specialize in quality assurance to provide clients with detailed and reliable reports, which aid them in reaching a successful outcome."

Tylar Suckau, J.D.

Investigative Report WriterView Bio