Selection Committee

Justin D. Hodson CEO/Founder Hodson P.I. Justin Hodson is the CEO and Founder of Hodson P.I., a firm specializing in investigative services that support legal, insurance, and corporate clients. With extensive experience in the private investigation industry, Justin has built a reputation for professionalism, reliability,...

Alison Peacock Vice President Hodson P.I. Alison Peacock serves as Vice President of Hodson P.I., where she plays an important role in overseeing operations and supporting the firm’s continued growth. With a background in legal studies and organizational leadership, Alison brings a thoughtful and well-rounded...

Gordon Swaim Casualty Litigation Unit Manager Automobile Club of Southern California Gordon Swaim serves as a Casualty Litigation Unit Manager at the Automobile Club of Southern California, where he oversees complex casualty claims and litigation matters. In this role, he helps direct claim strategy and...

Bianca Carranco Director of Development and Communication Project Youth OC Bianca Carranco serves as the Director of Development and Communications at Project Youth OC, an organization that supports youth throughout Orange County. In her role, she helps advance the organization’s mission by leading branding and...

Lee Ann Plogger Director of Operations -- IME/Medical Experts Arrowhead Evaluation Services Lee Ann Plogger serves as Director of Operations – IME/Medical Experts at Arrowhead Evaluation Services, a firm that provides independent medical evaluations and expert services for legal, insurance, and claims-related matters. With more...

Diane R. Douglas Litigation Associate Attorney Wesierski & Zurek LLP Diane R. Douglas is a Litigation Associate Attorney at Wesierski & Zurek LLP, a firm that represents clients in civil litigation and defense matters. Based in the firm’s Orange County office, Diane focuses on civil...

AJ Nigro Senior Examiner GEICO AJ Nigro serves as a Senior Examiner at GEICO, a national insurance provider, where he is responsible for managing some of the most complex, highest exposure cases within the company to achieve effective resolution. With ten years of experience in the claims...

Nicole Cusanelli Co-Owner PI Magazine Nicole Cusanelli is the Co-owner of PI Magazine, a leading publication dedicated to the private investigation profession, providing resources, insights, information, and training to private investigators nationwide and worldwide.  Since taking ownership in 2017, she has helped continue the magazine’s...

Rachel Boden Partner Behar | Gibbs | Savage | Paulson Rachel Boden is a Partner at Behar | Gibbs | Savage | Paulson, a law firm recognized for its work in complex litigation and class action matters. In her role, Rachel represents clients in high-stakes...