Board of Directors

Albert M. Verile, CFE

Albert M. Verile, CFE

President

Contact Information
President@TampaBayCFE.org

Sharpline Investigations, LLC
Founder
720 E. Fletcher Ave. #214
Tampa, FL 33612

Term
2 Year Term
Term Expires 2024

Bio
Albert Verile is the founder of Sharpline Investigations, LLC, a legal investigations agency specializing in liability investigations into catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases as well as providing fraud prevention, detection, and deterrence solutions for small to mid-sized businesses.

Prior to Sharpline Investigations, Albert served as a Deputy Sheriff with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Albert’s assignments ranged from Patrol Deputy, Gang Intelligence Deputy, Field Training Officer, Crisis Intervention Team Member, and Street Crimes Unit Member. Albert has testified numerous times during depositions as well as in civil and criminal trials. Albert’s testimonies later assisted in successful convictions on many high-profile cases.

Albert graduated Cum Laude from Saint Leo University in 2008 with a degree in Criminal Justice and a specialization in Homeland Security. In 2017 Albert attended the University of Tampa where he earned his Master of Science in Entrepreneurship. Albert has 10 years of investigative experience within the public and private sectors and holds an active certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Albert continues to increase his education through attending advanced investigative trainings and conferences as well as taking approved continual professional education credits through the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

Under Albert’s leadership, Sharpline Investigations has been named Best Business of 2018 by Three Best Rated®, Best Private Investigator in Tampa, Florida for 2017 and 2018 by Expertise, LLC, selected as a finalist for small business of the year in 2017 by the Tampa Chamber of Commerce, and nominated as small business of the year in 2016 and 2019 by the North Tampa Bay Chamber.

Albert believes in giving back to the community and does so by assisting with local organizations such as K9 Partners for Patriots, and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. Albert serves as the president of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Tampa Chapter and is a member of the National Association of Legal Investigators, and the North Tampa Bay Chamber. Albert also serves as a dedicated ambassador for the North Tampa Bay Chamber assisting with the integration of new businesses into the organization.

Katherine Z. Jones, CFE

Vice President

Contact Information
VicePresident@TampaBayCFE.org

Term
2 Year Term
Term Expires 2026

Bio
Lameitria Watkins, CAMS, CFE

Lameitria Watkins, CAMS, CFE

Secretary

Contact Information
Secretary@TampaBayCFE.org

Raymond James Financial
Manager
800 Carillon Parkway
St. Petersburg, FL 33716

Term
2 Year Term
Term Expires 2024

Bio

Lameitria Watkins currently works as a Risk Management Manager at Raymond James Financial with a blend of prior work experience in Financial Services, as well as Local and Federal Law Enforcement. Lameitria  can draw from her prior experience, which includes two seasons as a Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleader, where teamwork and positive interpersonal skills were paramount to motivate a spirit of success. In addition to holding dual master’s degrees in Criminal Justice and Public Administration from the University of Central Florida, and a bachelor’s degree in Criminology from the University of Tampa, she also holds industry designations as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, community service, and spending time with loved ones. 

Deborah Hayden, CPA, CFE, CRISC, CITP, SHRM-SCP Controller

Deborah Hayden, CPA, CFE, CRISC, CITP, SHRM-SCP Controller

Treasurer

Contact Information
Treasurer@TampaBayCFE.org

 

Term
2 Year Term
Term Expires 2024

Christa Far, CFE

Training Director

Contact Information
Training@TampaBayCFE.org 

Term
2 Year Term
Term Expires 2026

Bio

Janica Cashwell, CFE

Director

Contact Information
Membership@TampaBayCFE.org

 

Term
2 Year Term
Term Expires 2026

Bio

Janica D. Cashwell is a Consultant providing Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support services to the legal community. Janica specializes in services for clients involved in diverse and complex commercial disputes and litigation. She assists clients during pre-litigation, mediation, arbitration, and/or litigation.

Janica’s expertise includes developing damage models and calculations for cases involving lost revenue, lost profits, loss of earnings and benefits, life care plans, and tracing of funds. She also assists with the preparation of expert reports for state and federal courts.

Before joining Oscher Consulting, Janica worked for different global firms in the information technology, testing and inspection industries where she served in multiple roles related to financial accounting, compliance, project and risk management.

Manjola Kavaric, CFE

Director - Membership

Contact Information
Membership@TampaBayCFE.org

 

Term
2 Year Term
Term Expires 2026

Bio

Lola is a financial management professional with 33 years of experience. She is an integral part of CA and Precedent Hospitality, managing the finance team. She is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects company-wide. Lola’s areas of expertise include financial analysis, profit improvement, project management, auditing, training, Acquisitions, and strategic planning. Lola holds a double Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Business Administration. She has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in accounting.  Lola is also a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). She has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Tampa Bay Chapter of ACFE (Association Certified Fraud Examiners) serving a three-year term. Lola attributes her success in the industry to building relationships based on integrity, communication, and trust. She also led initiatives and projects to create overall efficiencies across the teams and developed procedures to enhance programs with departments. She has been certified from FL State department teaching CAM’s and Board members about preventing Fraud in Condo/HOA and Budget preparation. Her diverse background includes industries ranging from banking to non-profit to insurance and real estate/HOA management fields. She also speaks 5 different languages. Lola enjoys the beach, traveling, Community service, a good book, and spending time with her family away from work.

Moises Secundino, CFE

Director - Training and Events

Contact Information
Technology@TampaBayCFE.org


Term
2 Year Term
Term Expires 2024

Bio

Michael Kotch, CFE

Director

Contact Information
Training@TampaBayCFE.org

 

Term
2 Year Term
Term Expires 2026

Bio

Our Committees

Chair: Janica Cashwell, CFE 

Responsibility: 

  • Promotes membership to working professionals and student bodies for purpose of increasing chapter membership

How You Can Help:

  • Assist in increasing event attendance, mentor students, promote member recruitment, and design promotional material

Contact our Membership Committee here if you are interested in assisting us!

Chair: Manjola Kavaric, CFE

Responsibility: 

  • Provides anti-fraud resources and assistance to local businesses and universities
  • Provides scholarship opportunities to local students

How You Can Help:

  • Assist with scholarships, speak at lunch and learns, charity events, and university/student involvement

Contact our Community Committee here if you are interested in assisting us!

Chair/Training Director: Christa Far, CFE 

Responsibility:

  • Maintains and organizes training events, secures event venues, and issues CPE Certificates

How You Can Help:

  • Assist with Dinner Meetings and event registration and coordinate and plan events for our membership

Contact our Training Committee here if you are interested in assisting us!

Chair: Moises Secundino, CFE

Responsibility: 

  • Promotes the Chapter through social media and digital outlets
  • Keeps website and online content updated and current

How You Can Help:

  • Assist in maintaining and creating engaging content for our social media outlets, photograph events, update website, and promote the Chapter

Contact our Tech/Social Media Committee here if you are interested in assisting us!

 

Past Presidents

Charles J. Garcia

Mark R. Kolman

Wayne Boytim

Laura Krueger Brock

Ellen Wilcox

Michael Kotch

Christine Dever Homack

Bart Siegel

Mark Dubina

Steve Hooper

Kjell Purnell

Lisa Tillman

Gary W Coates

Paul Tigner

Penny Borjas

David Williams

Gary Chapman

Albert Verile

Founding Members

Wayne Boytim

Paul Tigner

Gary Chapman

Sharon Fox

Laura Krueger Brock

Roland Rodriguez

John Dezarn

Charles J. Garcia

Awards and Achievements

2009 – Chapter of the Year

2016 – ‘Proclamation’ from the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners: declaring the week of November 13, 2016 as International Fraud Awareness Week

2016 – Chapter of the Year