Board Leader and Board Members

PRESIDENT - Frank Solik  
Franklin Solik is President of PEACEMAKER, a Security Consulting Company, Private Detective Agency, and Security Training Company.  He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from Southern Illinois University. He has presented seminars at Michigan State University’s School of Criminal Justice, the American Society for Industrial Security, and the Safety Council of West Michigan.  Frank has worked in the security industry since 1982.  Prior to 1982, Frank was a Regional Sales Manager for a Midwest manufacturer, and taught Marketing at Lansing Community College. He is certified to conduct Michigan’s CCW training and certified by The Crisis Prevention Institute in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention.  He is Secretary for the Kalamazoo Rod and Gun Club, a volunteer Reserve Police Officer for the Portage Police Department, past President of the local chapter of the American Society for Industrial Security, the Michigan Director for the Association of Christian Investigators, and a member of Lake Center Bible Church, where he leads a Bible Study.

VICE PRESIDENT - Paul Dank
Paul Dank is the Vice President of the MCPI and a Principal with Advanced Surveillance Group, a full service private detective agency headquartered in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. His agency is licensed in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Texas and Florida and specializes in surveillance and information gathering for corporations and law firms. Prior to establishing A.S.G., Paul managed a mid-size Michigan based private detective agency specializing in insurance fraud investigations, worked as an insurance services consultant and as an auditor with KPMG.. Mr. Dank is an active member of MCPI, American Society of Industrial Security, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, National Council of Investigative and Security Services and the Detroit Economic Club. For more information about Advanced Surveillance Group, please visit www.asginvestigations.com.

SECRETARY - Cheri Gelnak

SERGEANT AT ARMS - Wayne Bullen

TREASURER - Peter Kalawert
Pete has been a Member of the MCPI since becoming a Licensed Private Investigator in 1994. He has also served as Secretary and on several committees. He has a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Saginaw Valley and an Associates Degree from Delta College in Law Enforcement. Pete has worked in virtually every arm of the Criminal Justice System. He was first a U.S. Marine attached to the Naval Security Group, then as a Police Officer, Court Investigator, served as both a State and Federal Corrections Officer, and as a Court Officer. He has also run a Process Service Agency since 1991. Pete currently performs maritime and railroad insurance damage surveys, both criminal and civil defense investigations, executive and property protection, and undercover operations.

BOARD MEMBERS
Al Cavasin


Steve Crane
Steve Crane is a Licensed Professional Investigator and owner of Asset Control Services, Inc. (ACS). ACS is headquartered in West Bloomfield, MI and specializes in various types of insurance fraud investigations. Steve has a Bachelor Degree in Law Enforcement and Security Administration from Northern Michigan University. Prior to starting ACS, Steve worked seventeen years as an investigator for several National Companies as a District, Regional, Divisional and Corporate Loss Prevention Director. In addition to MCPI, Steve is a member of  the National Council of Investigations & Security Services, Ohio Association of Security & Investigative Services and The Indiana Society of Professional Investigators.

PAST PRESIDENT - Peter Psarouthakis
Peter Psarouthakis is a Licensed Private Investigator and owner of EWI & Associates, Inc. His company specializes in investigation services and technical surveillance countermeasures. He has developed a large network of investigative and business associates throughout the United States. This network has given Mr. Psarouthakis the ability to perform a multitude of investigative tasks nation wide. It also has given his clientele the ability to find experts and resources that Mr. Psarouthakis may not perform himself. By continually updating his education and practicing his craft Mr. Psarouthakis is able to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the investigations arenas. Mr.Psarouthakis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and an Associates degree in Law Enforcement, both from The University of Toledo. He is a active member of ASIS International, Espionage Research Institute, Michigan Council of Private Investigators, National Council of Investigation and Security Services , National Association of Legal Investigators and Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society in Social Science.

 

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