Our Investigation Firm History
Our private investigation agency was formed in California as Snelling & Associates in 1987. In 1993, it was moved to Portland, Oregon where Donna Snelling was educated, arming 15 years of licensed experience. Today, we are Snelling Private Investigators & Background Services, LLC.
Our Managing Investigators
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Donna Snelling is our founder and the director. She has performed and managed private investigations and private investigation agencies since 1978 — from high profile and complex cases to internal fraud and high liability cases for countless government, business, legal and private clients.
Prior, Donna was a fraud, surveillance and legal investigator, manager and director at leading corporate, workers comp and fraud investigative services in southern and northern California for 15 years. Her partnership secured California's first fraud workers comp "take nothing" reward. She has been a private investigation college instructor and considered an expert witness in federal court. Donna is licensed in Oregon, Washington and California, and she was educated at Sunset High School in Portland and Pacific University in Oregon. Learn more at Donna Snelling's LinkedIn profile. |
Kevin Garrett joined Snelling in 2008 and he is one of the case managers and a director. He is a skilled field investigator, supervisor and manager who has been involved in hundreds of cases — from sensitive surveillance operations to corporate and family law investigation. He has over 20 years of research and private investigation experience.
Prior, Kevin was the field director at Infotek Research, a major business research firm in Portland, Oregon, where he directed national and international business projects for 10 years. He also has 10 years' experience as a personnel and business manager in diverse industries — from the construction business to specialty sports. Kevin is licensed in Oregon and Washington, and he holds a B.S. from the W.C. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University. |
Professional Licensing |
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California Private Investigator License PI 12426
Washington Private Investigation Agency License 2421
Oregon Private Investigation License 33813 (Snelling)
Washington Private Investigation Agency License 2421
Oregon Private Investigation License 33813 (Snelling)