Student Spotlight

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Security Faculty Spotlight - Gary Williams
Security Faculty Spotlight – Gary Williams, FL DI License 1600224We want to introduce you to NITA’s newest faculty team member, Gary Williams. Gary Williams graduated from Bloomsburg University with a... Read more...
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Security Faculty Spotlight - Ryan Burke
Faculty Spotlight: Ryan Burke, Security Instructor, FL DI License 3000132 and Licensed K Instructor 3500028We want to introduce you to NITA’s lead security instructor, Ryan Burke. Ryan Burke, a Chicago... Read more...
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Security Faculty Spotlight - Bill Ricca
Security Faculty Spotlight - Bill RiccaWe are thrilled to introduce to you NITA’s newest faculty team member, Bill Ricca. With extensive experience in law enforcement management and training, Bill is... Read more...
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Spotlight: Book Review: "Now They Lay Me Down to Rest"
Book Review & No. 1 Recommended Reading: "Now They Lay Me Down to Rest" At NITA, we have been incredibly fortunate to work and collaborate with the finest investigative and... Read more...
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Security Student Spotlight - Al Watson
Security Student Spotlight - Al WatsonWe are thrilled to introduce to you our latest Student Spotlight, Al Watson. Al has worked numerous jobs in different industries, served in the military, and... Read more...
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Security Student Spotlight - Mitch Ross
Security Student Spotlight - Mitch RossWe are thrilled to introduce to you our latest Student Spotlight, Mitch Ross. With over two decades of law enforcement experience, Mitch retired and chose... Read more...
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Investigative Student Spotlight - Jennifer Sanchez
Investigative Student Spotlight - Jennifer SanchezWe are thrilled to introduce to you our latest Student Spotlight, Jennifer Sanchez. Currently, Jennifer is an executive assistant for a local restaurant and she... Read more...
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Investigative Student Spotlight - Ryan Preston
Investigative Student Spotlight - Ryan PrestonWe are thrilled to introduce to you our latest Student Spotlight, Ryan Preston. Currently, Ryan is working within the food and restaurant industry and wanted... Read more...
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Investigative Student Spotlight - Susan Sheets
Investigative Student Spotlight - Susan SheetsWe would love to introduce to you our most recent student spotlight, Susan Sheets. As an 8-year-old child, Susan loved watching detective shows and her... Read more...
Student Spotlight - Dallas Fikar
Investigative Student Spotlight - Dallas Fikar
Investigative Student Spotlight - Dallas FikarWe would love to introduce to you our most recent student spotlight, Dallas Fikar.  As a recent graduate of NITA’s pre-licensing training course for Florida,... Read more...
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Investigative Student Spotlight - Tammie Martino
Investigative Student Spotlight - Tammie MartinoWe would love to introduce to you our most recent student spotlight, Tammie Martino.  Tammie is a single mom with six kids and recently completed... Read more...
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Investigative Student Spotlight - Jason Smith
Investigative Student Spotlight - Jason SmithWe would love to introduce to you our most recent student spotlight, Jason Smith.  Jason goes by @investigativebooker on TikTok and has set up a... Read more...
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Investigative Student Spotlight - Brandy Marshall
Investigative Student Spotlight - Brandy MarshallWe would love to introduce to you our most recent student spotlight, Brandy Marshall. With a passion for research and a quest to help others... Read more...
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Investigative Student Spotlight - Courtney Doroski
Investigative Student Spotlight - Courtney DoroskiWe would love to introduce to you our most recent student spotlight, Courtney Doroski. Courtney has a strong background in working for justice for others... Read more...
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Investigative Student Spotlight - Kevin Hinkle
Investigative Student Spotlight - Kevin HinkleWe would love to introduce to you our most recent student spotlight, Kevin Hinkle. Kevin has a wealth of experience and a well-rounded background that will... Read more...
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Security Corporate Spotlight - David Marquez
Security Corporate Spotlight - David MarquezLet us introduce to you, our corporate spotlight, David Marquez of Parrish Medical.  With over 25 years in the private security community and after a... Read more...
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Investigative Student Spotlight Ali Bornstein
Investigative Student Spotlight: Ali BornsteinWe would love to introduce to you our most recent student spotlight, Ali Bornstein.  As a recent college graduate, Ali graduated with a degree in psychology and... Read more...
Adriane Johnson Spotlight
Investigative Student Spotlight Adriane Johnson
Investigative Student Spotlight: Adriane JohnsonWe would love to introduce to you our most recent student spotlight, Adriane Johnson. As a super mom, Adriane is working to balance her family obligations... Read more...
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Investigative Student Spotlight Elliot and Olivia Welch
Investigative Student Spotlight Elliot and Olivia WelchLet us introduce to you the dynamic duo - Elliot and Olivia Welch. Elliot and Olivia met while working at the Sheriff’s Department and... Read more...
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Investigative Student Spotlight Wendei Stoltie
Investigative Student Spotlight Wendei StoltieLet us introduce to you a recent graduate of NITA – Wendei Stoltie.  Wendei recently completed several of NITA’s professional development classes over the course of... Read more...
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Investigative Student Spotlight Perry Ragsdale
Investigative Student Spotlight Perry RagsdaleLet us introduce to you another recent graduate NITA – Perry Ragsdale.  As a successful graduate, Perry completed several of NITA’s professional development classes and we... Read more...
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NITA Student Spotlight: Britneigh
While most newlyweds are celebrating their blissful nuptials, Britneigh has always been focused on accelerating her career. With a deep passion for the field of criminal justice, Britneigh graduated from... Read more...
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Private Investigator and Security Guard Spotlight: Michael O.
The National Investigative Training Academy, Inc. (NITA) offers courses that available for immediate enrollment. Moreover, all courses can be completed entirely online. We recently had the privilege of speaking with a student who agreed... Read more...
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NITA Student Spotlight: Lisa B
 NITA Student Spotlight: Lisa B   When was the last time you made a step in the right direction to pursue your career ambitions? The prospect of a possible career... Read more...
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NITA Student Spotlight: Kimberly M.
At the National Investigative Training Academy, Inc. (NITA), our staff is entirely committed to student success. We have have watched hundreds of students come through our online “doors” and have... Read more...
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NITA Student Spotlight - Ken & Trish
                                                       NITA Student Spotlight -  Ken & TrishThe... Read more...
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NITA Student Spotlight – Alexander Ford
National Investigative Training Academy, Inc. (NITA)Student Spotlight – Alexander Ford Alexander Ford, a recent graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University, recently completed NITA’s Florida Investigator “CC” Intern Course (40 hours), an... Read more...
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NITA Student Spotlight – Marcus Thurman
      When did you decide to become a Private Investigator? For some, it began as a childhood aspiration, spawning from detective-themed novels of yesteryear. For others, the dream... Read more...
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NITA Student Spotlight: JD
  Though he began his career in the military, JD’s professional trajectory evolved into security and protective services. Most recently, he felt called to explore the field of investigations. His... Read more...
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NITA Student Spotlight: April D.
  NITA Student Spotlight: April D. April, a working professional and mother of two, decided to pursue a career as a Private Investigator after one of her contacts recognized her... Read more...
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NITA Student Spotlight - SIU Analyst Sylvester D.
We recently had the opportunity to speak with National Investigative Training Academy, Inc. (NITA) graduate Sylvester D. Today, Sylvester serves as a full-time SIU analyst. He was kind enough to share... Read more...
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From Insurance to Investigations: A NITA Student Spotlight
Unlike other industry verticals, the field of private investigations captures a wide array of interest from all walks of life. Statistically speaking, the field remains dominated by men. However, the... Read more...
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Mike W. – Georgia Private Investigator Spotlight
  There are few individuals quite as ambitious as those who fully dedicate themselves to following their passions. For Mike, a widowed father who won't let anything slow him down,... Read more...
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NITA Private Investigator Student Spotlight: Zachary O.
 NITA Private Investigator Student Spotlight: Zach O.The National Investigative Training Academy, Inc. (NITA) is committed to providing students with state-approved, enjoyable and rewarding online learning experiences. NITA’s courses allow students to... Read more...
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NITA Student Spotlight: Brandon Betts
  Brandon Betts, an IT professional with a background in medicine, has long held a passion for computers, multimedia and the field of private investigations. Therefore, it was important for... Read more...
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NITA Student Spotlight: James Dalton Williford
  The National Investigative Training Academy, Inc. (NITA) is committed to providing exceptional learning experiences for students. As a state-approved provider of online private investigations training, NITA has helped countless... Read more...
NITA Student Spotlight: John Lynch
    We’re pleased to share another student spotlight! John Lynch, a recent NITA graduate, first learned about the National Investigative Training Academy, Inc. (NITA) through his colleague and friend, Chris Cavallo. You may remember that Chris, Managing Partner of Cavallo Associates, the parent company of CSI Secure Solutions was featured in our 2015 affiliate spotlight.   Today, John works with Chris at CSI Secure Solutions, a security, investigations and consulting firm and also a NITA business partner. The company has referred several team members to NITA with great success.... Read more...
NITA Student Spotlight: Barrie B.
Barrie has always been on a quest for knowledge and justice. After leaving behind an impressive career in advertising to care for an ailing loved one in a less urban area, Barrie began exploring new professional avenues. The idea of becoming a Private Investigator initially came in the form of a tip from a friend. Always on a quest for knowledge, Barrie decided to explore the possibility. Further research led Barrie to the National Investigative Training Academy, Inc. (NITA) We recently had the opportunity to connect with Barrie to learn... Read more...
Student Spotlight: David Todd
“Every human has four endowments: self awareness, conscience, independent will and creative imagination. These give us the ultimate human freedom... The power to choose, to respond, to change.” -- Stephen Covey   David Todd, a graphic and web designer since the mid-1990s, knew it was time for a change. Although he had long held a fascination for criminal justice, David’s family encouraged him to pursue a career in the creative design field--- something he has done so successfully for several decades.   After climbing the corporate ladder, David wanted to combine... Read more...
NITA Student Spotlight: Brian B.
Brian B. has long held a passion for the field of private investigations, and more specifically, executive protection. A computer engineer by day and bodyguard by night, Brian decided to add yet another feather to his cap when he chose the National Investigative Training Academy, Inc. (NITA) for his training to become a licensed Private Investigator.   The National Investigative Training Academy, Inc. (NITA) is committed to providing students with state-approved, enjoyable and rewarding online learning experiences. NITA’s courses allow students to accelerate their careers in the field of private investigations.  ... Read more...
NITA Student Spotlight: Melissa Brandt
NITA Student Spotlight: Melissa BrandtThe National Investigative Training Academy, Inc. (NITA) is committed to providing students with state-approved, enjoyable and rewarding online learning experiences. NITA’s courses allow students to accelerate their careers in the field of private investigations.   Melissa Brandt, a Mom of three adult children and a grandmother of two, found herself out of a job when her employer declared bankruptcy. For some, a career change may seem scary. Others view it as an opportunity to pursue their dreams.   After 24 years as a hospital medical transcriptionist... Read more...
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NITA Student Spotlight: Licensed Private Investigator Sean Dykes
    The field of private investigations is comprised of individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds. Furthermore, licensed investigators are not restricted to the “Sherlock Holmes” notion of investigations. In... Read more...
NITA Student Spotlight: Melody Haase
The National Investigative Training Academy, Inc. (NITA) is committed to providing students with state approved, enjoyable and rewarding online learning experiences. We had the opportunity to sit down with Melody Haase, a recent NITA graduate, to find out why her team at CES, LLC. chose NITA to train the firm’s research analysts.   CES is a professional firm that provides investigative, intelligence, and analytical services to the U.S. Government, private companies, and law firms. Mrs. Haase frequently conducts research on projects related to due diligence, litigation and pre-discovery, and professional sports. She... Read more...
NITA Student Spotlight: Jason C.
This week, we had the pleasure of meeting with Jason C., a recent NITA graduate, to discuss his experiences with the National Investigative Training Academy, Inc. (NITA). Originally from Barbados, Jason brings a diversified background of experience and perspective to the investigative industry.    What made you decide to become a Private Investigator, Jason?   I have always expressed an interest in the investigative field, but it wasn’t until I explored other paths that I decided to pursue a career in private investigations. I’ve worked in hotel security, the food... Read more...
NITA Student Spotlight: Xavier P.
Last month, we featured NITA graduate Ardis W. in our NITA student spotlight. Today, we are excited to introduce Xavier Powell, a former professional basketball player and insurance expert, who also happens to be a recent NITA graduate.   More than 200 students have graduated from the National Investigative Training Academy, Inc. (NITA) since the school opened its “doors” in 2013. We recently had the opportunity to chat with Xavier about his experience at NITA and what motivated him to pursue a new career in the investigative industry.   You... Read more...
NITA Student Spotlight: Ardis W.
More than 200 students have graduated from the National Investigative Training Academy since the school opened its “doors” in 2013.   The courses, taught entirely online, are an appealing alternative to traditional investigative training. Ardis W., a recent NITA graduate, agrees.   We had the opportunity to chat with Ardis in this month’s “Student Spotlight”.  How did you first learn about NITA’s program?   Ardis: I found out about the program through independent research. Everyone seemed to have good things to say about NITA. I was further encouraged to check... Read more...