About
Blackfish Intelligence

Joel Spielman Jr. is a Board-certified Criminal Defense Investigator and a certified Forensic Interviewer.  He served in the U.S. Air Force, and for over 10 years as a Firefighter/Paramedic.  He is a certified Technical Counter Surveillance Operator, trained in the detection of hidden audio/video devices and GPS trackers.  He is also skilled in the recovery, download and analysis of vehicle forensic data.

Nathan Goldman is the Director of Digital Forensics at Blackfish Intelligence, leading complex digital investigations with expertise and precision. He holds a Master’s degree in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security from Sam Houston State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Certified as a Cellebrite Operator (CCO), Magnet Certified Forensics Examiner (MCFE), and Magnet Certified Verakey Examiner (MCVK), he excels in mobile, computer, and cloud-based forensic analysis. 

Lisa Clark is an experienced professional who brings more than 37 years of administrative experience in office management, human resources, and accounting. Lisa conducts the day-to-day administrative functions of Blackfish Intelligence, to include HR policies, maintaining financial records, collections, and payroll.  She is also our team's biggest ROCKSTAR!

Billy Meeks, a Founding Partner at Blackfish, is a U. S. Army veteran and has over forty years of law enforcement and private investigation experience.  He is a Board-Certified Criminal Defense Investigator and in addition to his expansive work on everything from capital crimes to federal RICO operations, he has also cultivated an incredible network of experts and legal resources.

Maddy Wickham, certified Criminal Defense Specialist with over 10 years of surveillance experience including undercover operations. She is an open-source intelligence specialist, and conducts in-depth background investigations along with being director of the Due Diligence department. She has a passion for locating missing persons and has had great success in past cases.  

Mark Williams is a retired law enforcement supervisor and executive, and a Board-certified Criminal Defense Investigator.  His experience includes a wide range of law enforcement topics, including policy and training.  His focus is on criminal defense and he has gained a stellar reputation for getting results.

Jordan Bumgarner is a certified Criminal Defense Specialist, but is also a highly skilled surveillance specialist, executing creative, effective, and legal tactics.  He has had great success in infiltration operations, evidence collection via abandoned property searches and courtroom testimony in family law cases.

Bill Byassee is a retired Special Agent with the Defense Department, Defense Criminal Investigative Service, with more than 26 years of federal investigative experience, specializing in healthcare fraud, contract fraud, and economic crimes.  He also holds an MA degree in Security Management and is a Board-certified Criminal Defense Investigator.

Dean Fittz served for 30 years with the Department of Homeland Security as a Special Agent.  He is a certified Criminal Defense Specialist and a Certified Fraud Examiner, with extensive experience in corporate fraud, export compliance, financial crimes, and any crime involving smuggling by transnational organizations.

Casey Clark is a certified Criminal Defense Specialist with 30 years of law enforcement and investigation experience, having investigated hundreds of criminal cases ranging from DWI to felony level assault and fatality offenses. He is certified in Advanced Accident Investigation, and is also a licensed and insured drone pilot.

Shawn Byassee holds a degree from the University of North Texas in Integrative Studies with a focus in International Diplomacy & Security, Political Science, and History. He is a Marine Corps veteran who has been trained as an Avionics Technician on drone platforms.  He is certified in IT management, network and security, and excels in technical investigations, open-source research, and analysis.

Carissa Miller has over 20 years of experience in criminal justice and social work. From Juvenile Detention operations, background Investigations, and as an agent for the Department of Family & Protective Services, Miller’s work in developing comprehensive psychosocial histories humanized her clients, and provided critical context for outcome decisions. 

Joe McCardel has over two decades of experience as a Special Agent with the Department of Defense, Defense Criminal Investigative Service, Office of the Inspector General, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation combined.  His areas of speciality include Procurement Fraud, Public Corruption, Product Substitution/Counterfeit Parts, and Healthcare Fraud.

David Bauman is a certified Criminal Defense Specialist and certified Forensic Interviewer.  He served nearly the decades in the Marine Corps as a Counterintelligence specialist and Human Intelligence Source Officer.  He specializes in intelligence collection operations such as Source Handling, Interrogations, Investigations, Surveillance and Counter-Surveillance. 

Jeff Miller is a certified Master Peace Officer with over 23 years of experience as a law enforcement professional in the DFW metroplex.  He has specialized expertise in gang activity, narcotics operations, and advanced surveillance techniques, earned and employed in support of major operations and a variety of complex investigations.  

Mel Mitchell is a certified Criminal Defense Specialist with over ten years of investigative experience and five years of social work experience with CASA.  She has a Master's degree from Norwich University in International Terrorism as well as an Associates degree in Cybersecurity, and is OSINT certified.  

Dave Clark has over 20 years of experience as a law enforcement management professional, with a robust background in managing and conducting complex investigations. In his various supervisory/leadership roles he was responsible for emergency response management, and agency policy development.

Phillip Jones is a certified Criminal Defense Specialist, experienced in surveillance, with a focus on open-source and geospatial intelligence.  He is the lead for our Civil Process division, while also conducting criminal defense and personal injury investigations. 

Alexa Peyton is a former Dallas Police Department crime scene analyst and a surveillance specialist in infiltration assignments and open-source intelligence research.