FRASCO, INC.
IRVINE, CA

Frasco Investigative Services provides expert investigative and SIU services to the insurance, third-party, self-insured and legal industries, as well as to many domestic and international public and private employers. Established in 1964, Frasco brings over four decades of industry expertise in conducting investigations. Frasco serves an extensive and diverse client base, including many of the nation’s largest and most respected insurers, risk management companies, employers, attorneys and law firms. We have earned an exceptional reputation and have built an extensive client base by consistently providing responsive customer service, thorough investigations, and high-quality reports in a timely and cost effective manner. Frasco has long maintained a reputation for excellence in the following areas of investigation: Claims Investigations, Special Investigations Unit (SIU) Anti-Fraud Program Management Services, Investigative Vendor Management Services, Litigation Support, Workplace Investigations, International Investigations and Pre-Employment Backgrounds. Frasco provides full-service investigations, whether your needs are local, national or at an international level from our corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, CA. Our services include: Surveillance; Statements; Workers’ Compensation; Liability; Disability; Scene Investigations; Backgrounds and Financials; Trial Services and Litigation Assistance; Activities Checks; Clinic Audits; Alive and Well Checks; Hospital and Pharmacy Checks; Subrogation and Fraud Investigations. With Frasco’s web based technology platform, clients have complete access to every aspect of the investigation process. Our clients can easily make investigation referrals, retrieve reports, view surveillance video and listen to recorded statements. Frasco’s skilled management team and support personnel manage all cases through our unparalleled technology platform, giving you immediate access to your cases 24/7. We thoroughly research and investigate every aspect of each referral, resulting in comprehensive, factual reports delivered to our clients in a timely and professional manner. John Simmers is the Chief Executive Officer of Frasco, Inc. and is in charge of total management of the entire company. Mr. Simmers joined the firm in 1973 as an investigator trainee and worked his way up to his current position as CEO. He is a licensed private investigator and an active member of the California Association of Licensed Investigators. An expert in insurance defense, Mr. Simmers has spoken at numerous workshops and seminars on the subject of fraud investigations. He is also approved by the California State Bar Association to provide Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) credits on the subjects of surveillance, backgrounds, and general corporate investigations. He has spoken to over five hundred attorneys in California in the last two years. Additionally, Mr. Simmers has co-authored a book with Robert Frasco on the subject of Workers’ Compensation fraud, which is entitled Jason Simmers, President of Frasco, Inc., oversees the day-to-day operations of the company and its offices throughout the United States. He is experienced in the areas of Workers’ Compensation, disability and liability investigations and has worked on numerous complex civil and criminal court cases, assisting attorneys with trial preparation. Jason began his career with Frasco in 1997 as an investigator and has worked his way up through the ranks to his current position of President. Jason holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of San Diego and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Southern California. JEFFREY L. DAVIS – Vice President, Business Development Jeff Davis, Vice President of Business Development for Frasco, is a well-known and experienced professional within the insurance investigations arena. Jeff brings to Frasco over 20 years of experience in sales management and business development. Prior to joining Frasco, Mr. Davis was the Executive Vice President of a national investigations firm, where he established the firm’s sales and marketing program and led the organization’s Business Development initiatives not only within the U.S., but internationally as well. Additionally, Jeff is credited with successfully implementing various business models within the organization’s sales platform as well as a well-rounded menu of various investigative services that were sold and marketed on a global basis. He has conducted numerous training and sales presentations on a national basis and is easily recognized as a business development leader within the industry, both in the U.S. and internationally. Jeff is a graduate of Jacksonville State University where he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. NOELLE K. HARLING – Vice President, Frasco, Inc. Noelle Harling is the Vice President of Frasco, Inc. She is a nationally recognized expert on employment screening, as well as a published author and frequent speaker and trainer on the subject. Ms. Harling joined Frasco in 1992 as a Workers’ Compensation Investigator and worked her way up through the ranks to her current position of Vice President. Her diverse investigative experience has given her a keen perspective and a strong working knowledge of workers’ compensation, liability, and workplace issues, as well as recruiting, policies & procedures, interviewing, insurance, and of course employment screening and drug testing. Richard Smith, Vice President of Major Accounts and Program Management for Frasco, is a well-known authority on complex investigations. His areas of expertise include the identification and prosecution of fraudulent Workers’ Compensation claims, Workplace Investigations, surveillance, interrogation, arson investigation, and security policy and procedure consulting. He is frequently called upon to speak on many of these issues before claims professionals, law firms and corporate associations. He has provided training to over 3,000 claim professionals and attorneys on a variety of investigative topics, and is an instructor and frequent guest speaker for the Insurance Education Association.