ABOUT FOCUSED FORENSIC
Over 180 years combined experience in financial investigation.
Krista Shelton, CFE, EA
President + Founder
Krista Shelton, CFE, embodies the essence of professional dedication and excellence. Founder and President of Focused Forensic Solutions, LLC, Krista offers an unparalleled depth of knowledge and leadership, reinforced by over a decade of distinguished service as a Special Agent with the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI). Her tenure at the IRS, combined with her current role, equips Krista with a comprehensive understanding of financial fraud's complexities, positioning her as a formidable force in the fight against economic crimes.
Maggie Marriott
Banking Specialist
Maggie Marriott is a highly experienced member of the Focused Forensic Solutions team, bringing over 20 years of dedicated service in the financial industry. Maggie leverages her extensive background and specialized skills to support clients in navigating the complexities of financial fraud investigations. Her dedication to maintaining clear and concise communication, combined with her in-depth industry knowledge, ensures that clients receive timely and accurate insights to address their most pressing financial concerns.
Jill Carson-Kuhl, CFE
Financial Investigator
With nearly 27 years of dedicated service to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as a forensic accountant, coupled with over 6 years of experience assisting on financial investigations with the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CI), Jill Carson-Kuhl has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to unraveling complex financial crimes and upholding the principles of justice.
Devon Beckett
Financial Investigator
Devon Beckett brings a wealth of expertise and an exceptional track record to the Focused Forensic Solutions team. With over two decades of experience serving as a Special Agent and Criminal Investigator for the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Devon has distinguished herself as an authority in complex financial crime investigations. Her career is marked by significant achievements in the areas of cyber and cryptocurrency investigations, anti-money laundering operations, and the enforcement of the Bank Secrecy Act.
Kenneth Klingenberg
Financial Investigator
Kenneth Klingenberg brings a robust legacy of expertise and integrity to Focused Forensic Solutions, backed by over three decades of distinguished service in the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and an honorable 21-year career in the U.S. Army.
Cheryl Garcia, EA
Financial Investigator
Cheryl Garcia brings a remarkable depth of knowledge and experience to Focused Forensic Solutions, drawing from an illustrious 40-year career in civil service, including three decades as a Revenue Officer (RO) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Cheryl specialized in hardcore Collection matters, demonstrating an exceptional ability to uncover hidden assets, research ownership or improper asset transfers, and educate stakeholders on the correct financial practices. Her final twelve years were dedicated to serving as a multi-state Fraud Technical Adviser (FTA), where she focused on developing potential criminal tax cases into criminal referrals based on substantial evidential findings.
Patric A. Murray, CFE, EA
Financial Investigator
Patric A. Murray is a seasoned Criminal Investigator and Certified Fraud Examiner with an extensive background in forensic accounting and fraud investigation.
