Alias Intelligence Monthly Newsletter August - September Edition
As much as the long days and lingering evenings of summer are appreciated, something is refreshing about the season’s send-off. Labor Day marks a natural transition point — a chance to reset, shift gears, and embrace the energy of autumn.
Fall brings momentum: new projects gaining steam, fresh opportunities on the horizon, and the focus needed to drive toward year-end goals. It’s a season of reflection and forward movement, and we’re excited for all that’s ahead as we continue building together. As we transition into the fall season, we're excited to share the latest updates, insights, and highlights.
👋 Welcome to the Team!
We’re excited to introduce our newest team members. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome!
JT Howard – Senior Research Analyst:
“I joined the Due Diligence investigations world in 2021, transitioning through various roles, including Investigator, Research Manager, Senior Associate, and Quality Control. Prior to that, I worked in surgery as a Medical Sales Rep and Scrub Tech (like BokHee from Grey’s Anatomy). My certifications have since lapsed, but if we crash-land on a remote island, I could totally perform a below-knee amputation with minimal to moderate complications.I currently have over 50 perfumes/colognes. Yes, it is an obsession, and I’m diligently working on reducing my fragrance footprint. In my free time, I also love to cook, watch low-rated horror movies, and eat.”
Tyler Roberts – Senior Research Analyst:
“Hi everyone! My name is Tyler (or Ty for short). My professional background is a mix of due diligence and pre-employment investigative research, so I’m excited to leverage my history here as a part of the Alias team! Outside work, I usually spend time with family or play games!”Karen Elliot – Director of Entity & Compliance Services:
“I have worked in the Secretary of State public records industry for over 20 years. Most of my experience comes from working at a registered agent offering the full scope of records services, including corporate filings, document retrieval, UCC searches and filings, and more. I am married to Isaiah, and we have two daughters, Lydia and Havyn. Both are currently in college. My husband and I run an all-girls travel basketball program in Delaware. When we aren’t doing that, we love traveling, sporting events, and entertaining. We have a cat, Martie Mae, who is full of spunk.”Emily Crawford – CR Coordinator:
“I have a background in client relations, operations, and executive support, and I am excited to be part of the Alias team! Most recently, I worked in the private aviation industry, but at the heart of my career has always been building strong relationships and keeping things running seamlessly behind the scenes."Outside of work, I am a big fan of Baby Groot and all things Disney. I also keep an “emotional support pickle” on my desk because of my love for pickles! I am also part of the Taylor Swift fan community and a Swiftie at heart. Originally from a small town in Indiana, I am now happily living in Washington state, near the Canadian border.”
Seya Baek – Relationship Manager:
“Hi everyone! I’m excited to be joining the team as a Relationship Manager. I previously worked in the IT department at AWS, but I’ve always known that I loved sales. That led me to become a Sales Development Representative at MemoryBlue, where I was introduced to Alias.Some of my hobbies include working out, trying new recipes, and spending time with friends and family. I absolutely love horror movies, Christmas, and the fall and winter seasons, so I’m especially excited for the upcoming months!”
🎂 August & September Birthdays
Help us celebrate the following team members' birthdays! 🎉
Ken Blumenthal – August 18th
John Sheehan – September 4th
Jamie Neill – August 25th
Bhanu Singh - August 6th
Seya Baek - August 23rd
Michael Lahora - September 4th
Danilo Sorote - September 1st
Seth Thomasmeyer - August 11th
Aparna Ganesh - August 2nd
Jill Donahue - September 9th
Redda Ederosas - September 24th
Theresa Sepulveda - September 24th
Arnel Ocean Alacantra - August 10th
Rodney Surigao - September 7th
Marisa Obermeyer - August 14th
Laura Suarez - August 16th
Hannah Alagon - September 12th
Gary Barela - August 22nd
Zakhele Alfred Msimanga - September 9th
Emily Leeper - September 6th
Will Glisson - September 6th
Khuthala Gift Mene - September 26th
Maximo Valdez - September 8th
Joana Mae Fernandez - August 18th
John Mark Llagas - September 8th
Laurence SilverioAugust 22nd
Maggie Badilla - September 10th
(Feel free to send cake. Or not. But you should cake.)
🎉 Work Anniversaries
Congratulations to the following teammates on another year of dedication and impact:
Jetzabel Elsevyf – August 16th, 2021
Danilo Sorote - August 10th, 2023
Jerum Salvador - August 10th, 2023
Cycris Guerra - August 15th, 2023
Romel Ortiz - August 15th, 2023
Ethan Hingpit - August 15th, 2023
Liam Deering - August 27th, 2024
Laura Suarez - August 5th, 2024
Lia Amelia Torres Garcia - August 9th, 2024
Megan Burr Kicklighter - August 26th, 2024
Alex Cohen - September 3rd, 2024
Thank you for all that you do to make Alias shine.
🗣️ Client Feedback Spotlight
We're proud to share what our clients are saying:
"We truly appreciate how quickly your team was able to jump in and help us with the speedy turnarounds. It was a huge support."
— Top 10 CRE Lender
Want to spotlight more praise? Submit feedback to
jacob.pavlak@aliasintelligence.com
Don’t Forget to Use Nectar!
This is a quick reminder that Nectar is here to make recognizing your teammates simple and meaningful. It’s our go-to platform for celebrating wins, saying thanks, and linking recognition to our values.
Why it matters
Recognition builds stronger connections across teams.
Points earned can be redeemed for rewards.
Small shout-outs create a significant impact when they’re timely.
How to do it
Head to [Nectar].
Click Give Recognition, jot down your note, and tag a company value.
Share the good vibes—your teammate earns points, and everyone can see the appreciation.
Take a minute this week to recognize someone who made your work easier, sparked a great idea, or went the extra mile.
Let’s keep the momentum going—consistent recognition is how we grow our culture.
Upcoming Rocks Hosts - September Lineup
During our weekly Rocks meetings, prepare for another great month of team bonding and insights. Here’s who will be hosting each session for September:
September 9 – Erwin
September 16 – Chris
September 23 – Jared
September 30 – Eli
🧠 Einstin Update
Einstein, our in-house intelligence engine, has been hard at work. Recent upgrades include:
Improved subject-matching confidence scores
Enhanced learning from Reviewer feedback
Better detection of alias links across jurisdictions
If you’ve spotted improvements—or bugs—let us know via [Insert proper email.
🚀 We’re One of the Fastest Growing Companies — Officially!
Coming off our spot on the Inc. 5000 list —
#15 in Financial Services and #172 overall — we’re keeping the momentum going! 🔥
Alias Intelligence is trusted with hundreds of clients worldwide and thousands of searches every year because we deliver fast, clear, human-centered intel — no fluff, just results.
Whether a client is handling one subject or one hundred, they get the same white-glove treatment every time. And we’re just getting started.
Expect even more visibility ahead: insights, updates, and a closer look at how we’re building the most efficient, scalable, and human due diligence firm in the world.
Let’s keep building. Onward and upward.
New Format for Announcements
We’ve introduced a new format for company-wide and departmental announcements to keep communication consistent and transparent.
Company Announcements will arrive with the subject line: [Company Announcement] [Topic]
Department Announcements will arrive with the subject line: [Department Announcement] [Topic]
When you see these emails, please take a moment to read them carefully. If anything isn’t clear, don’t hesitate to ask questions—we want to ensure everyone is aligned and informed.
This change is about creating clarity, reducing confusion, and ensuring essential updates never slip through the cracks.
💡 Got Ideas?
We’re always looking to make the Newsletter better. Send suggestions, stories, photos, memes (yes, memes), or wins to Jacob Pavlak by September 22nd for next month’s issue.