CIC utilizes a nationwide network of highly trained investigators with years of experience in Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement as well as Security Management with major corporations and hospitals. These investigators make Corporate Intelligence Consultants an unparalleled resource in the country.
Steven R. Cotner, President
Mr. Cotner was an Undercover Narcotics Investigator in the mid 70’s working both in the public and private sectors. In 1977, he joined his late father, Richard D. Cotner and created Corporate Intelligence Consultants. Steven Cotner has received extensive training from internationally recognized experts in the area of Electronic Countermeasures. He has been providing this bug detection service for corporate clients since 1980. Throughout his career at CIC, Cotner has taught numerous seminars on Loss Prevention and Investigating Thefts. He is a graduate from Owens College in Law Enforcement and Bowling Green State University in Criminal Justice. Cotner is a board member for the Perrysburg YMCA, a member of the University of Toledo Family Business Center, the American Society for Industrial Security, the Perrysburg Rotary, the World Association of Detectives and the Ohio Association of Security and Investigation Services. In 2005 Mr. Cotner was appointed by Governor Taft to serve on the Ohio Private Investigation and Security Services Commission. Commissioner Cotner was chosen to chair the Private Investigation subcommittee.
John R. Patrick, PSP
Mr. Patrick joined CIC in 1992 and has in excess of thirty years of law enforcement and private security experience. As a former security manager and consultant with several Fortune 500 companies, he has had responsibility for developing and managing proactive and reactive security programs from plant to corporate level. Patrick’s knowledge and expertise in health care security, small and large business risk management and international security significantly enhance CIC’s ability to offer a diversity of services. John holds a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from the University of Toledo.
Paul M. Johnson
Mr. Johnson joined CIC in 1993 and has in excess of thirty years experience in security and law enforcement. As a former chief of campus police of a medical college Johnson brings knowledge and expertise in hospital security, contract security, crime prevention and investigation and disaster preparedness. Johnson holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from the University of Toledo and is a current member of the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators. Johnson has taught numerous seminars in crime and security awareness, rape awareness, drug diversion and workplace violence. Johnson is also a member of the Ohio Disaster Medical Assistance Team responsible for the safety and security of the team.
Dennis R. Austin
Mr. Austin joined CIC in 1995, as an Investigator in the Special Investigations Unit. His expertise is in the area of video technology and surveillance primarily in workers’ compensation fraud, insurance and a GPS tracking device. Austin expanded CIC’s services with the addition of two electronic tracker systems to enhance mobile surveillance. Prior to joining CIC, Austin was a manager of Loss Prevention for a large retail chain.
William E. Boden
Mr. Boden joined CIC in 1995 as a retired Sergeant with the Perrysburg Police Department for over twenty-two years. Additionally Boden served as the Commander of Private Security Training for Stautzenberger College. Boden holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Toledo and has received extensive training in accident investigation reconstruction from Northwestern University, the University of South Florida and the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy.
Richard B. Johnson
Mr. Johnson joined CIC in 1997 with over thirty years of government service retiring as a special agent with the IRS Criminal Division. Johnson’s area of expertise concerns investigative matters relating to financial transactions and tracing the flow of funds. Johnson holds an accounting degree from the University of Toledo and is a Certified Public Accountant. Johnson is a current member of the International Association of Financial Crime Investigators and Associates for Crime Prevention.
Blaine Grant
Mr. Grant joined CIC in 2001 with over thirty years of experience in industrial/retail security and law enforcement. Grant is on the board of directors for the Northwest Ohio Safety Council and is a member of the Toledo Chapter of the American Society for Industrial Security.
Dennis A. Dauer
Mr. Dauer joined CIC in 2004 as a retired Chief of Police with the Perrysburg Township Police Department. During his 37 year of Law Enforcement, he has served as a Road Patrolman, Criminal Investigator and 20 plus years as a Detective Sergeant. Mr. Dauer has many years of experience with various types of cases that include: crime scene processing, arson, drug investigation and surveillance with local and Federal agencies. He has Co-Coordinator numerous task force operations.
IN HONORARIUM
Richard D. Cotner
Mr. Cotner, co-founder of CIC in 1977 with his son Steven was previously head of the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation Division in Toledo, Ohio and the agent in charge for sixteen years on various government Strike Force assignments throughout the Midwest. He directed intensive criminal investigations on organized crime figures, political corruption, labor racketeering and complex gambling syndicates. Mr. Cotner was an intricate member of CIC’s team until his death in November 1998.