Our primary private investigator and runaway locator
Training:
Investigative technique
Background search/advanced internet search
Interview and Interrogation
Process Service
Self-Defense
Over 20 investigative experience
Certifications:
First Aid, CPR and EMD Certified
Certified Fugitive Recovery Agent
Certified Paralegal
Safe Restraint Training-PCS
Investigative Training/Licensed & Bonded PI
in Utah and Washington state
Notary
FEMA Instructor (emergency situations)
Defensive Driving
Awards:
Meritous, outstanding service Utah Public Defender's Association
Dave Doddridge USA Guides, Director of Training
Graduate B.A. in History at Brigham Young University
21 Years as a Patrolman & Detective with the L.A.P.D.
7 Years working Juvenile, Narcotics, and Missing personsTaught Search & Seizure at L.A.P.D. Academy and Roll-calls
6 Years in Private Business
8 Years as a School Teacher
8 Years on the school board of a major metropolitan area
10 Years working with the Boy Scouts of America
32 Years married & raised 6 children
Michael Blair, Therapeutic Trainer
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 10 years.
Married 32 years and father of eight children and grandfather of eight.
Experience working in long-term and short-term solution focused therapies, face to face, on the telephone, and in group and workshop environments.
Author of a college course entitled "The Dating Relationship."
Three years on radio interviewing key players in the community…Relationship Radio and Community Resource Radio.
Early childhood teacher at the college level for three years.-Personally trained by Dr. John Gray and the Mars/Venus organization as a facilitator, counselor and trainer.
Eagle Scout and longstanding youth and teen leader in the community.
Over two years as a volunteer “Advocate” for battered women and families…including many hours of training in dealing with crisis in families…including many late night on location supportive de-escalation and support for families in trouble.
Two and one-half years as a therapist in the residential treatment environment…working with teens and their families…individually and by phone in in groups and including long distance visits and therapeutic focus.
"I am so grateful that USA Guides Inc. was recommended to me when my husband and I decided to send our son Matt to Eagles Nest School. Your guidance on the phone during my initial contact was very helpful, you were patient and answered all my questions. When Ron Buck contacted me I received the same professionalism that I received from you. Ron was very helpful in making me feel comfortable about Matt's transportation to the school. When Ron and Robert arrived at our home their calm demeanor helped my feel less nervous. Matt did show some resistance upon leaving the house, but the situation was handled quickly. When Ron called me from the plane he assured me that Matt was OK, he calmed down in the car and everything was going smoothly. After Matt arrived at Eagles Nest Ron again called me to give me more details of the trip. I appreciated his report and felt relieved that Matt was with two men with compassion and understanding. I think that both Ron and Robert made a difficult situation more comfortable for Matt. I have nothing but high praise for your company and especially feel that Ron Buck and Robert Skinner are top professionals and would recommend your services to my friends and family. Thank you very much."
---Kay
"I want to tell all of you how pleasant you made this transaction. You took a horrible event and made it a very peaceful and serene experience for both my family and Dalton. I was very nervous not knowing what to expect, especially from the transport team. Joe was amazing and very understanding as all of you have been. Joe made the trip for Dalton a nice one versus something horrible. He was in contact with me every step of the way and for that, I thank him.
Thank you all for making this experience less traumatic. I will definitely recommend you guys to all the parents out there needing help.
Thank you again!"
---RC
"I cannot thank you enough for a job well done. My "baby" is safe and in good hands and your company handled this superbly. I hope I will never have to use your services again (nothing personal) but knowing you are out there is comforting.
I am relieved and grateful that my daughter is on track to turn her life around. I think she was crying out for this."
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