BIOGRAPHIES
Our people are among the most talented in the industry. It would be our pleasure to put our extensive experience to work for you.
Our people are among the most talented in the industry. It would be our pleasure to put our extensive experience to work for you.
LUKE SMITH
President/Chief Executive Officer
Luke Smith started out his career in the Army Reserves. He transitioned into Private investigation in 2001 in Brandon, Mississippi when he started Eagle Eye Investigation. He moved to Alaska in 2009. In 2012 he added Process Serving and PACES training to his growing list of achievements.
Luke is active in the community and assists with many non-profit organizations. He volunteers his time to make our community a safer and better place to live. Luke is also the Director of Investigations for Guardian Search & Investigations. This non-profit provides services to families for missing persons. He also assists with Santa Cop & Heroes Program here in the valley.
Luke has owned and operated several successful private investigation agencies. He recently purchased and merged Good Guise Investigations into Alaska Investigations Agency to create a top notch and customer service orientated private investigation agency.
Luke’s training includes: OSINT (Open Source Investigation Techniques), Online Investigations, Skip Tracing, Advanced Skip Tracing, Social Media Investigations, Digital Tracking, First Aid, CPR, Hazmat, Court Testimony, Evidence Collection, Insurance Fraud, General Investigation, Child Support/Custody Investigation, Civil Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Corporate Investigation, Due Diligence, Infidelity/Cheating Spouse, Bug Sweep/Bug Detection/TSCM, Missing Persons, Background Checks, Asset Search, Mystery Shopper, Judgement Recovery, Surveillance, Video/Photo Surveillance, Workers Compensation, Public Records, Interviewing Techniques, Process Serving.
President/Chief Executive Officer
Luke Smith started out his career in the Army Reserves. He transitioned into Private investigation in 2001 in Brandon, Mississippi when he started Eagle Eye Investigation. He moved to Alaska in 2009. In 2012 he added Process Serving and PACES training to his growing list of achievements.
Luke is active in the community and assists with many non-profit organizations. He volunteers his time to make our community a safer and better place to live. Luke is also the Director of Investigations for Guardian Search & Investigations. This non-profit provides services to families for missing persons. He also assists with Santa Cop & Heroes Program here in the valley.
Luke has owned and operated several successful private investigation agencies. He recently purchased and merged Good Guise Investigations into Alaska Investigations Agency to create a top notch and customer service orientated private investigation agency.
Luke’s training includes: OSINT (Open Source Investigation Techniques), Online Investigations, Skip Tracing, Advanced Skip Tracing, Social Media Investigations, Digital Tracking, First Aid, CPR, Hazmat, Court Testimony, Evidence Collection, Insurance Fraud, General Investigation, Child Support/Custody Investigation, Civil Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Corporate Investigation, Due Diligence, Infidelity/Cheating Spouse, Bug Sweep/Bug Detection/TSCM, Missing Persons, Background Checks, Asset Search, Mystery Shopper, Judgement Recovery, Surveillance, Video/Photo Surveillance, Workers Compensation, Public Records, Interviewing Techniques, Process Serving.
DONNA ANTHONY
TWAW / NRA Certified Instructor / ALICE Instructor
TWAW / NRA Certified Instructor / ALICE Instructor
Donna Anthony founded Alaska Investigation Agency, LLC in 2012 upon her retirement from Palmer Police Department. She’s also a co-owner of Point Blank Firearms & Self Defense Training, LLC. With over 20 years of law enforcement and security experience, she was a duly sworn Police Officer in Alaska, prior to which she was a Deputy Sheriff in Ohio. During her time as an officer she was a Field Training Officer (FTO) and an investigator assigned to the Alaska State Trooper Statewide Drug Task Force Unit in an undercover capacity. She served as a case officer in several State and Federal cases. She has also worked throughout Alaska with many law enforcement agencies including the U.S. Marshals, DEA, ATF, and FBI.
Donna has extensive training in SWAT, Rapid Response to an Active Shooter, Tactical Vehicle Assault, Tactical Firearms, Hostage Negation, Tactical Raid Planning, Undercover Techniques, Tactical Narcotics Techniques, Surveillance Platform Operations, Anti-Terrorism Training, Law Enforcement Prevention & Deterrence of Terrorist Acts, Tactical Operations Planning, FEMA Intermediate for Expanding Incidents, FEMA Advance Incident Command & General Staff-Complex Incidents. She is trained in First Aid, CPR, Medical Combat Training, AED and Emergency Trauma Technician. Donna has consistently received numerous commendations for her outstanding service, as well as a lifesaving award for valor.
Donna sustains the highest integrity professionally and personally. She diligently cares about her community and actively supports it. She served as the School Resource Officer for two years and works closely with communities to build inter-agency response strategies. Volunteering her time, she created the Santa Cop & Heroes program in The Valley and without fail has serviced our Senior Citizens each Christmas since 2005. Because of this she was awarded Volunteer of the Year in 2012 by Governor Sean Parnell and First Lady Sandy Parnell. Exceptional as a leader and grounded as a team player, Donna has surrounded herself and her company with a strong team of knowledgeable and dedicated professionals that uphold her vision of community care.
In 2013, Donna brought to Alaska The Well Armed Woman Chapter (TWAW). TWAW Shooting Chapters is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission to educate, equip and empower women shooters. With currently over 222 chapters in 49 states women are the largest growing demographic of new shooters and firearm owners. TWAW shooting chapters provide opportunities for women shooters to gather, practice and grow as women shooters. TWAW provides a safe and welcoming environment for training and development for female shooters with other like minded women. There are currently chapters in Kenai, Anchorage and Mat-Su Valley. In 2015, Donna became a board member for The Well Armed Woman, LLC.
Donna has extensive training in SWAT, Rapid Response to an Active Shooter, Tactical Vehicle Assault, Tactical Firearms, Hostage Negation, Tactical Raid Planning, Undercover Techniques, Tactical Narcotics Techniques, Surveillance Platform Operations, Anti-Terrorism Training, Law Enforcement Prevention & Deterrence of Terrorist Acts, Tactical Operations Planning, FEMA Intermediate for Expanding Incidents, FEMA Advance Incident Command & General Staff-Complex Incidents. She is trained in First Aid, CPR, Medical Combat Training, AED and Emergency Trauma Technician. Donna has consistently received numerous commendations for her outstanding service, as well as a lifesaving award for valor.
Donna sustains the highest integrity professionally and personally. She diligently cares about her community and actively supports it. She served as the School Resource Officer for two years and works closely with communities to build inter-agency response strategies. Volunteering her time, she created the Santa Cop & Heroes program in The Valley and without fail has serviced our Senior Citizens each Christmas since 2005. Because of this she was awarded Volunteer of the Year in 2012 by Governor Sean Parnell and First Lady Sandy Parnell. Exceptional as a leader and grounded as a team player, Donna has surrounded herself and her company with a strong team of knowledgeable and dedicated professionals that uphold her vision of community care.
In 2013, Donna brought to Alaska The Well Armed Woman Chapter (TWAW). TWAW Shooting Chapters is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the mission to educate, equip and empower women shooters. With currently over 222 chapters in 49 states women are the largest growing demographic of new shooters and firearm owners. TWAW shooting chapters provide opportunities for women shooters to gather, practice and grow as women shooters. TWAW provides a safe and welcoming environment for training and development for female shooters with other like minded women. There are currently chapters in Kenai, Anchorage and Mat-Su Valley. In 2015, Donna became a board member for The Well Armed Woman, LLC.
CHRISTIAN McCORMICK
Self Defense Instructor
Self Defense Instructor
Christian McCormick has been a duty peace officer with the Wasilla Police Department and the Alaska Bureau Statewide Drug Enforcement Unit Task Force. In 2011, Donna Anthony and Christian McCormick started Alaska Investigation Agency in 2011.
During her time as a Peace Officer, she has conducted, as well as participated in hundreds of criminal investigations, including but not limited to: murder, rape, robbery, assault, larceny, traffic offenses, and various narcotic related offenses. During the course of these investigations, she has conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects. She has obtained her Basic Police Certification from the Alaska Police Standards Council and is an FTO (Field Training Officer.)
During her tenure as a Police Officer/Investigator, she has received numerous hours of training. She has received training on search and seizure laws, narcotic identification and evidence seizure and handling. Furthermore, Christian McCormick is a Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor, Firearms Instructor and was the Officer of the Year in 2011.
During her time as a Peace Officer, she has conducted, as well as participated in hundreds of criminal investigations, including but not limited to: murder, rape, robbery, assault, larceny, traffic offenses, and various narcotic related offenses. During the course of these investigations, she has conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects. She has obtained her Basic Police Certification from the Alaska Police Standards Council and is an FTO (Field Training Officer.)
During her tenure as a Police Officer/Investigator, she has received numerous hours of training. She has received training on search and seizure laws, narcotic identification and evidence seizure and handling. Furthermore, Christian McCormick is a Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor, Firearms Instructor and was the Officer of the Year in 2011.
KELLY TURNEY
Criminal Investigator
Kelly Turney has nearly 14 years law enforcement experience with the North Slope Borough Police Department and the Palmer Police Department. During his time as a law enforcement officer he served as a patrol officer, patrol Sergeant, a Detective, and a Detective Sergeant. Kelly has experience and training in many areas including: forgery and fraud investigation, theft investigations, death investigation, hostage negotiation, interview and interrogation techniques and general investigations. He has lived and spent time in numerous small villages in Alaska as a law enforcement officer. Kelly has managed and investigated large statewide investigations involving work with local, state and federal law enforcement entities.
Criminal Investigator
Kelly Turney has nearly 14 years law enforcement experience with the North Slope Borough Police Department and the Palmer Police Department. During his time as a law enforcement officer he served as a patrol officer, patrol Sergeant, a Detective, and a Detective Sergeant. Kelly has experience and training in many areas including: forgery and fraud investigation, theft investigations, death investigation, hostage negotiation, interview and interrogation techniques and general investigations. He has lived and spent time in numerous small villages in Alaska as a law enforcement officer. Kelly has managed and investigated large statewide investigations involving work with local, state and federal law enforcement entities.
