WGI
Our Story
The WGI name reflects our vision. We have been described as protecting clients from the inside out, serving as the “guardians” of a client's culture of safety and positive leadership. Workplace Guardians, Inc. provides services that positively impact workplace behaviors, from safely intervening in difficult, dangerous or disruptive workplace situations, to aligning positive and productive performance with business goals.
What We Know
In a healthy, harmonious work environment where employees feel valued, incidents of bullying, aggression, threats, or other troubling behaviors are much less likely. WGI's purpose is to help clients create and maintain workplaces that are Safe, Effective and Productive.
About Us
Jaimee Pittman
CEO / PRESIDENT
Ms. Pittman's career in the field of training and development, managing problematic employee behaviors, and workplace violence prevention began in 2000 when Dr. Tony Baron selected her as the business development professional for his specialized consulting and training firm. It didn't take long for Ms. Pittman to realize that she had found her calling and the place where her passion for building solid, long-term client relationships would blend perfectly with providing programs that positively impact the community.
Suzanne Hoffman, Ph.D.
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CLIENT SERVICES, EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT AND EXECUTIVE-LEVEL TRAINER
Suzanne Hoffman, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist (PSY15000), organizational consultant and trainer who has worked extensively with a variety of private corporations and public entities, consulting in the areas of workplace violence prevention, management and organizational development, workplace sexual harassment, and critical incident debriefing.
WorkPlace guardians core team
Wayne R. Spees
Glenn S. Lipson, Ph.D.
Glenn S. Lipson, Ph.D.
EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT, RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL Detective Wayne R. Spees (Ret) is a 31-year veteran of the San Diego Police Department (SDPD). Mr. Spees is a recognized expert in De-Escalation Strategies, having served as a Crisis Negotiator for most of his law enforcement career. Additionally, he has created Active Assailant/Shooter Response programs for business workplaces.
Glenn S. Lipson, Ph.D.
Glenn S. Lipson, Ph.D.
Glenn S. Lipson, Ph.D.
EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT, A.B.P.P. DIPLOMATE IN FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY
Glenn S. Lipson Ph.D. works as an Executive Consultant and a Threat Assessment professional for WGI. Dr. Lipson is a licensed psychologist (PSY 11335) and an internationally recognized expert in Forensic Psychology.
Jeff McKinney, M.A.
Glenn S. Lipson, Ph.D.
Jeff McKinney, M.A.
EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT & EXECUTIVE -LEVEL TRAINER
Jeff McKinney is a recognized expert in workplace violence prevention, threat assessment and global corporate security. Prior to joining WGI, he served as a member of the Global Security Team for Qualcomm - a multinational technology corporation with over 50,000 employees in more than 30 countries.
Ed Sherman, Psy.D.
Mary Harb Sheets, Ph.D.
Jeff McKinney, M.A.
EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT & EXECUTIVE-LEVEL TRAINER
Ed Sherman, Psy.D. is an organizational consultant and trainer who specializes in the areas of workplace violence prevention, organizational development, and critical incident response. Dr. Sherman has been performing workplace violence threat assessments for 25 years, including serving as th
EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT & EXECUTIVE-LEVEL TRAINER
Ed Sherman, Psy.D. is an organizational consultant and trainer who specializes in the areas of workplace violence prevention, organizational development, and critical incident response. Dr. Sherman has been performing workplace violence threat assessments for 25 years, including serving as the primary workplace violence threat assessor for the County of San Diego.
Miguel Rosario
Mary Harb Sheets, Ph.D.
Mary Harb Sheets, Ph.D.
SENIOR CONSULTANT, PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR, RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Miguel (Mike) Rosario is a Licensed Private Investigator (#189238) and veteran executive law enforcement officer whose career spans over four decades, working with two distinguished law enforcement agencies. Miguel brings his leadership and safety expertise to each of his training and consulting engagements.
Mary Harb Sheets, Ph.D.
Mary Harb Sheets, Ph.D.
Mary Harb Sheets, Ph.D.
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Mary Harb Sheets, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist (PSY13803) who currently serves as a Senior Consultant and trainer for Workplace Guardians, Inc.
Elizabeth Roche, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Elizabeth Roche, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Elizabeth Roche, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT, TRAINER
Elizabeth Roche is an Executive Consultant with Workplace Guardians, Inc. As a Senior Professional in Human Resources, (SPHR) Ms. Roche has more than 20 years of wide-ranging Human Resources experience.
Dwayne Pittman JR
Elizabeth Roche, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Elizabeth Roche, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
CHIEF IDEA OFFICER, MEMBER - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Currently, Dwayne serves WGI in an advisory capacity as a Member of the Board. He consults on new program development and marketing outreach. Outside of WGI, Dwayne's work experience includes 10 years at Disneyland, creating memorable and outstanding guest experiences.
Wayne Maxey, CTM, CPP
Elizabeth Roche, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Wayne Maxey, CTM, CPP
EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT EMERITUS Mr. Wayne Maxey (Retired) had a twenty-six-year law enforcement career, and was a Certified Threat Manager (CTM), and Certified Protection Professional (CPP). He evaluated, investigated and managed hundreds of cases of stalking, threats and incidences of workplace violence during his career. Mr. Maxey is reco
EXECUTIVE CONSULTANT EMERITUS Mr. Wayne Maxey (Retired) had a twenty-six-year law enforcement career, and was a Certified Threat Manager (CTM), and Certified Protection Professional (CPP). He evaluated, investigated and managed hundreds of cases of stalking, threats and incidences of workplace violence during his career. Mr. Maxey is recognized as an expert in all phases of workplace violence prevention, including policy design, best-in-class training for line employees to executives, conducting site security surveys and safely intervening, assessing and managing workplace threats. He currently serves in an advisory role for WGI.