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9/2009
Tom Jaeb Promoted to Vice President, Heartland Investigative Group
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Tom Jaeb, Vice President, Heartland Investigative Group

Heartland Investigative Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Tom Jaeb (a.k.a. Tom Steffens) to Vice President.

Tom began his career with Heartland Investigative Group in 1993 as a part time staff investigator. For the past five years he has been the firm’s Managing Investigator, guiding the day-to-day operations of the firm’s investigative staff in Minneapolis and Denver.

Tom has led many high profile and intense investigations in his tenure at Heartland and is a recognized authority on due diligence and asset profiling. In his new role, Tom will take an active role in strategic planning and business development.

Tom can be reached at 612-371-9255 or at tjaeb@heartlandinfo.com.
7/24/2009
Paul Jaeb, CEO, Heartland Investigative Group, Elected National Director of NALI
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Paul Jaeb, CEO of Heartland Investigative Group, has been elected National Director of the National Association of Legal Investigators.  NALI is a member driven organization comprised of 450 of the nation's leading private detectives and law firm investigators. Started in 1967, NALI has grown into the most respected organization of investigators in the United States.

Terry Cox, Assistant National Director (left) and Troy Fleming, National Secretary (right) met with Paul Jaeb at the recent Annual Conference in Nashville.
Terry Cox, Assistant National Director (left) and Troy Fleming, National Secretary (right) met with Paul Jaeb at the recent Annual Conference in Nashville.

Paul has been a member since 1998 and had just completed his fourth term as National Secretary.

"Paul is well respected for his vision and leadership skills, as demonstrated by his long tenure on the Executive Council," stated Ellis Armistead, Heartland's President and a former National Director himself. "I expect the membership to flourish under his guidance," he added.

Paul Jaeb founded Heartland Investigative Group in 1991 and has since grown it into the region's largest private investigative and specialty security firm. With offices in Minneapolis and Denver, the company has over 100 employees.  Jaeb is a Chartered Fraud Investigator.
4/21/2008
People on the Move
Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

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Paul Jaeb, CEO of Heartland Investigative Group in Minneapolis, was admitted as a fellow of the College of Fraud Investigators and was awarded the Chartered Fraud Investigator designation.
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12/2007
Investigating Catastrophic Events
Professional Investigator Magazine
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by Paul Jaeb

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2007
It was 6 p.m. I was still in my office in downtown Minneapolis, in the middle of a conference call, when I heard sirens. A lot of sirens. By 6:05 p.m., my call was finished, but the sirens weren’t.
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5/11/2007
Undercover in Minnesota
Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal
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by Bryant Ruiz Switzky

Private investigators may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of patent and trademark law, but investigators play a key role in the documentation and information gathering necessary to prosecute and defend intellectual property cases.

Though it's easy to conjure the Hollywood image of the incognito private eye snapping juicy pictures with a telephoto lens, most investigations are not that sexy. They're tedious, complex projects that sometimes take thousands of hours. And, as illustrated by a recent case at Hewlett Packard Co., where a shady probe prompted the chairman and general counsel to resign, investigations must be handled carefully.
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Press Releases

11/2010 - For Immediate Release
Nick O'Hara and Abby Grenfell Join Heartland Investigative Group

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Already the region's leading investigative firm, Heartland has bolstered their team with the addition of two remarkable investigators. Former FBI and BCA official Nick O'Hara and Certified Fraud Examiner Abby Grenfell joined Heartland this past month. "By adding these two exceptional investigators we have solidified our position as the most experienced and comprehensive firm serving the legal, corporate, insurance, and financial marketplace. I'm sure our clients will find both Nick and Abby tremendous additions to our firm," says Paul Jaeb, CEO.

Nicholas O’Hara

Nicholas O'Hara
Few individuals can claim the depth of experience and accomplishments in law enforcement achieved by Nick O'Hara. Following a distinguished 46 year career in law enforcement, Nick joined the Heartland team in 2010 as a Special Advisor and Senior Investigator. Nick has earned the respect of law enforcement agencies and the business community throughout Minnesota and nationally from his exemplary service at the FBI, the Minnesota BCA and the Ramsey County Sherriff's Office. Nick's insights are invaluable to our clients. Read more about Nick O'Hara >

Abby Grenfell

Abby Grenfell
Joining the Heartland team in 2010 as a Senior Investigator specializing in financial crimes and fraud investigations, Abby brings a 15 year track record of success. She has uncovered and investigated significant financial transactions related to fraud, misrepresentation and improper reporting. She is equally proficient in developing preventative measures to minimize the risk of these potentially unlawful activities in her clients’ operations. Read more about Abby Grenfell >

For Immediate Release
Denver-Based Edward P. Thomas Joins the Heartland Companies

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Mr. Thomas’ extensive experience in law enforcement is a powerful edition to Heartland’s growing arsenal of industry experts. "Eddie Thomas is a perfect fit for us," says Mr. Paul Jaeb, CEO of the Heartland Companies. "His approach to problem solving fits well with our company’s proprietary investigative processes. It also allows us the ability to offer more world-class expertise to potential prospects and our existing base of clients."
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For Immediate Release
Heartland Investigative Group Acquired H. Ellis Armistead and Associates

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One of the nation's premiere investigative service providers, Ellis Armistead and Associates bring unparalleled experience and resources to our clients. H. Ellis Armistead was the lead investigator for the defense team that handled Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh's appeals in federal court and served as the lead private detective for John and Patsy Ramsey after the tragic slaying of their daughter in 1997. With offices now in Minneapolis and Denver, we at Heartland are ready to handle anything from the smallest details to your biggest headaches.
Upcoming Events

Heartland Companies celebrates its 20th anniversary with an open house celebration!
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Thursday, April 21, 2011, 5 – 8 PM.

Second Floor Atrium of the Renaissance Square Building, 520 Nicollet Mail, Minneapolis, MN 55402.

RSVPs encouraged to Kalsey Larson at klarson@heartlandinfo or 612-371-9255.


Look for news of yet more services we can offer our clients in coming months.

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