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Magdalena Groover

Board Member

Magdalena Groover is a highly respected, bilingual private investigator with an extensive background in local, state and worldwide investigations. Her experience includes detailed background investigations, asset reports, surveillance, criminal and civil investigations, personal injury, and more. President of Magdalena Groover Investigations, Groover serves attorneys, businesses, and individuals facing possible criminal investigation and those involved in litigation. A private investigator since 2004, Groover’s portfolio includes Compliance Investigator for the Nevada Equal Rights Commission, Investigator at David Groover & Associates, and she was appointed to the Nevada Commission of Ethics by former Governor Jim Gibbons in 2010 and reappointed by Governor Brian Sandoval in 2015. Additional experience includes Compliance Officer for Thomson Kernaghan, a Canadian brokerage firm, and Legal Adviser for Viva Gaming and Resort of Mexico. In 2016, Groover was honored with the Top 100 Women of the Year award by MyVegas for her positive impact in the community. Groover earned her law degree from the University National of Mexico (UNAM).

Joel Logan

Chief Executive Officer

In this leadership role, Logan is responsible for business strategy planning and marketing. A former law enforcement officer with more than 10 years of experience, Logan has an extensive background in Use of Force and the associated liability training. While employed by the San Bernardino Police Department, Logan was responsible for managing and evaluating the performance of Police Officers. He created policy and procedure manuals and is a trainer in report writing and critical incident documentation. In addition, Logan has expertise in private security, managing teams in excess of 400 officers. Previously, he received government security clearance and served as a Lead Investigator for an aerospace company. He served as Corporate Security Officer and Contract Manager on a Department of Homeland Security federal contract.

Leilani Avecilla

Director of Finance

Avecilla leads the financial operations as she oversees budget analysis and forecasting. She has increased cost efficiency by introducing new accounting procedures. Avecilla works closely with business development to identify account opportunities and has extensive experience in business taxes and planning.

Steve Rybar

Board Member

With 40+ years of experience in the security and intelligence industry, Rybar is the Founder of Nevada-based Reliance Security, a provider of state-of-the-art security services and solutions for individuals, businesses and events. A renowned expert in investigations, Rybar consults with clients globally, including complex cases in China and Russia. He served 12 years as a Special Agent in the FBI assigned to the Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Las Vegas offices. During this period, Rybar investigated bank fraud, white collar crime and political corruption, and was charged with directing surveillance and undercover operations. Rybar’s military service includes two years as an Intelligence Officer assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division reaching the level of company Commander.

Magdalena Groover

Board Member

A Veteran-Founded Small Business

Magdalena Groover

Board Member

Joel Logan

Leilani Avecilla

Steve Rybar

Magdalena Groover

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