Team

A Culture Built on Collaboration and Passion

Our People

Empowering with Expertise & Experience

Our team is made up of seasoned business professionals with extensive experience in entrepreneurship, finance, analytics, strategy, and consulting. We are dedicated to leveraging our knowledge and skills to support and guide aspiring entrepreneurs, helping them navigate challenges and achieve success.

leadership

Michael Lee

CEO

Ryan Thomas

President

Sofia Martinez

Chief Advisor

Sky Marie Taylor

Chief Specialist

Advisors

Terry Williams

Senior Legal Executive

Samantha Brown

Partner / Advisor

Tyreek Johnson

Partner / Advisor

Grace Foster

Partner / Advisor

Michael West

Case File Manager

Stephen Walter

Case File Manager

Craig Henderson

Partner / Advisor

Kevin Shwertz

Partner / Advisor

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Name: Ryan Thomas

Age: 35
Nationality & Background: Born in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, and raised in New York City. His upbringing in two dynamic urban hubs shaped his strategic mindset, leadership skills, and resilience in navigating high-pressure environments.

Current Role: President at a Leading Global Crypto Recovery & Digital Asset Intelligence Firm
As President, Ryan oversees day-to-day global operations, ensuring that the company’s investigative, legal, and technical divisions work seamlessly together. He is the driving force behind operational efficiency, client success, and building long-term institutional partnerships.

Education & Credentials:

Master’s in Cybersecurity Management – New York University

Bachelor’s in Economics – Howard University

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Blockchain Intelligence & Compliance Certification – Blockchain Intelligence Group

Leadership Excellence Program – Wharton School of Business

Professional Experience:
With more than 12 years in cybersecurity, financial crime prevention, and corporate leadership, Ryan has a proven record of turning challenges into growth opportunities. Before becoming President:

Served as Global Head of Fraud Prevention at a multinational payments processor.

Directed cybercrime task forces that collaborated with Interpol and the FBI on cross-border digital asset theft cases.

Managed strategic alliances with law firms, forensic accountants, and blockchain analytics companies.

Notable Achievements:

Developed an operational blueprint that reduced case turnaround times by 45% without sacrificing quality.

Led negotiations that resulted in a $75M institutional asset recovery deal.

Designed a global training program for investigators, now used in over 20 countries.

Skills & Specializations:

Operational leadership & process optimization

Cross-border asset recovery strategy

Cybersecurity risk intelligence

High-stakes negotiation & conflict resolution

Building public-private partnerships in financial crime prevention

Personal Attributes:
Ryan is charismatic, strategic, and fiercely committed to protecting clients’ digital assets. Known for his ability to keep teams motivated under pressure, he believes in balancing cutting-edge technology with human expertise. He is fluent in English and conversational in Spanish.

Interests Beyond Work:
Ryan is passionate about basketball, mentoring young Black entrepreneurs in tech, and producing documentary content on cybercrime trends. He also enjoys exploring global food culture during his business travels.

Name: Sofia Martinez

Age: 35
Nationality & Background: Born in Dominican Rep and raised in Seattle, USA, giving her an international outlook and a strong foundation in both emerging and established markets.

Current Role: Chief Specialist at a Trust Chian Solutions Organization.
As Chief Advisor, Sofia oversees strategic operations, client relations, and business expansion into new regions. She is the bridge between high-value clients, technical teams, and external regulatory bodies, ensuring recovery solutions are delivered efficiently, ethically, and at scale.

Education & Credentials:

University of Washington – Seattle Campus
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration – Finance Concentration

Member of Beta Gamma Sigma (International Business Honor Society)

Completed coursework in financial accounting, investment analysis, business law, and ethics

Interned with a local credit union in Seattle, focusing on customer financial advocacy.

Professional Experience:
Sofia’s career spans over 12 years in finance, compliance, and technology leadership, with a focus on bridging the gap between legal frameworks and crypto innovation. Before joining her current firm, she:

Served as Head of Compliance for a fintech startup that grew into one of Canada’s top crypto payment platforms.

Acted as Senior Advisor to an international law firm specializing in digital asset disputes.

Led a multi-country compliance integration for a global bank entering the blockchain space.

Notable Achievements:

Negotiated and closed multi-million-dollar asset recovery agreements with top-tier institutional clients.

Built a global partner network across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, increasing the company’s recovery success rate by 35%.

Guest speaker at major events such as Consensus, Money20/20, and Global Blockchain Summit.

Skills & Specializations:

Strategic leadership & international expansion

Crypto compliance & global regulations

High-value dispute mediation

Client relationship management & investor relations

Crisis communication & reputational risk control

Personal Attributes:
Sofia is dynamic, persuasive, and solutions-driven, with a natural talent for turning complex negotiations into mutually beneficial agreements. Her multicultural upbringing gives her a nuanced approach to international business etiquette. She is fluent in English, conversational in Russian.

Interests Beyond Work:
Sofia enjoys long-distance running, gourmet cooking, and traveling to historic cities. She is also a volunteer mentor for women in blockchain, advocating for more diversity and leadership opportunities in the industry

Name: Sky Marie Tailor

Age: 30
Nationality & Background: Born and raised in Malta, bringing a rich blend of Mediterranean warmth and multicultural perspective to her professional approach.

Current Role: Chief Specialist at a leading Crypto Recovery Company
In her position, Sky Marie Tailor is the strategic and technical backbone of the firm’s most complex asset recovery cases. She specializes in blockchain forensics, tracing lost or stolen digital assets, and designing innovative recovery protocols for both individuals and institutional clients.

Education & Credentials:

Master’s in Financial Cybersecurity – University of Malta

Bachelor’s in Computer Science – University of Cambridge

Certified Blockchain Expert (CBE)

Chainalysis Certified Investigator

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor for Information Security

Advanced Certification in Digital Asset Dispute Resolution

Professional Experience:
Sky has over a decade of combined experience across cryptocurrency security, financial compliance, and cyber-investigation. Before her current role, she worked in:

Blockchain Analytics Firms – leading investigative teams that collaborated with law enforcement in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Major Crypto Exchanges – overseeing fraud prevention systems and building KYC/AML frameworks that reduced illicit transaction risks by 40%.

Consultancy Projects – advising governments and private funds on safe digital asset handling.

Notable Achievements:

Recovered over $250 million USD in lost or stolen crypto assets for clients worldwide.

Spearheaded a cross-border recovery operation that became a benchmark in the industry.

Published research papers on crypto crime typologies in peer-reviewed cybersecurity journals.

Skills & Specializations:

Blockchain forensics & transaction tracing

Smart contract vulnerability analysis

Cybersecurity risk assessment & mitigation

AML/KYC compliance strategy

Crypto scam investigation & victim advocacy

Personal Attributes:
Sky is known for her calm, meticulous, and empathetic approach to high-stress recovery cases. Her Maltese roots give her a deep appreciation for trust and relationship-building, which she considers vital when dealing with victims of financial fraud. She is fluent in English, Maltese, and Italian, and conversational in French.

Interests Beyond Work:
Outside the office, Sky is passionate about sailing around the Mediterranean, mentoring young women in tech, and attending blockchain summits to stay ahead of evolving threats in the crypto space.

Team

A Culture Built on Collaboration and Passion

Empowering with Expertise & Experience

leadership

Michael Lee

Ryan Thomas

Sofia Martinez

Sky Marie Taylor

Advisors

Terry Williams

Samantha Brown

Tyreek Johnson

Grace Foster

Michael West

Stephen Walter

Craig Henderson

Kevin Shwertz

Name: Michael Lee

Name: Ryan Thomas

Name: Sofia Martinez

Name: Sky Marie Tailor

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