Mike Baker, Chairman & CEO

Mike co-founded the firm after nearly two decades of overseas service with the Central Intelligence Agency’s Operations Directorate. With almost four decades of operational experience focused on intelligence collection, investigations and security support, Mike appears regularly on a variety of networks as a subject matter expert on intelligence matters and world events. He advises clients on strategic and competitive intelligence requirements and oversees the company’s due-diligence, investigations, continuity, and risk management practices.

Roberta Wodenscheck, Managing Director, Business Intelligence

Roberta has worked for the Portman Square Group team in New York, Washington D.C., and Brussels for almost 20 years, conducting due diligence inquiries for multinational corporations and organizations seeking clarity for critical decisions. She has extensive experience in conducting investigations and risk analysis throughout Europe, Asia and Latin America.

She holds a B.A. from George Mason University in Interdisciplinary Studies and an M.A. from The American University School of International Service in International Politics. Roberta is also an associate member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

Brian Phillips, Managing DIRECTOR, investigations

Brian manages a wide range of investigative projects, including litigation support, asset tracing, internal investigations, competitive intelligence, intellectual property theft, and internet investigations, as well as risk assessment, FCPA, and due diligence projects. Brian has conducted remote and on-site investigations in numerous jurisdictions throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America.

Brian has been a part of the team for over a dozen years. He holds an M.A. in Central Eurasian Studies from Indiana University and B.A.'s in Political Science and International Studies from the University of Illinois. Brian's regions of expertise include the former Soviet Union and the Middle East.

Cal Frye, Managing Director, Operations, Security services & Latin America

Cal began his 38-year career of international service as a member of the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations, supervising major criminal, fraud, and counterintelligence investigations in the U.S. and abroad. After federal service, he was called upon to develop and provide advanced security training for the U.S. State Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, the Central Intelligence Agency, the U.S. Departments of Energy and Transportation, as well as tier-one special operations units.

Previously, Cal directed security analysis, design, and development for one of the world's largest security corporations. He attended the FBI National Academy and served as an Adjunct Instructor for the FBI Academy's Operations Skills Unit and its Law Enforcement Leadership Development Program for police senior executives. Cal is fluent in Spanish.

Kurt Pipal, Director of Cyber Services and Investigations

Kurt joined PSG after more than 20 years with the FBI’s Counterintelligence and Cyber Divisions, where he led high-profile investigations into state-sponsored cyber threats and Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) intrusions. His work included the groundbreaking 2013 economic espionage case against Chinese hackers, which earned him the FBI Director’s Award for Excellence and the U.S. Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service.

Kurt also served as the FBI’s Assistant Legal Attaché in London, strengthening international cybersecurity partnerships, and developed innovative methods to counter hostile intelligence operatives. His expertise in managing cross-border collaborations and complex cyber threats enhances PSG’s ability to address today’s evolving security challenges.

ALAN CALDWELL, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, EUROPEAN UNION

Alan has over 30 years experience with the UK’s Metropolitan Police Service as a New Scotland Yard Detective. Based in London, he has extensive investigative experience in a wide variety of concerns including fraud, terrorist attacks, homicide and high profile enquiries. He oversees Portman Square Group operations throughout the UK and EU.

Andy Coumes, Senior Advisor

As a Senior Advisor to PSG, Andy provides project guidance, technical advice, and oversight. Andy retired from the National Security Agency following a distinguished 36-year career, achieving the rank of Defense Intelligence Senior Executive. For almost 15 years Andy managed and supported the work of the Intergovernmental Program Office (IPO), maintaining an active network in excess of 4,300 people representing a cross-section of the most senior leadership of the US Government and corporate America, and developing critical liaison between the public and private sectors to ensure national emergency preparedness. In addition, Andy maintains close liaison relationships with several key US Government organizations, including the FBI, Defense Intelligence Agency, CIA, and the US Marshal Service.

Samantha McRoskey, Director, Research

For over 10 years, Sam has conducted and contributed to a range of complex due diligence, risk assessment, and investigative projects as part of the Portman Square Group team. Her work has spanned Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. She has also worked extensively on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act reviews for corporate clients working in international jurisdictions. She is a Spanish and Portuguese speaker.

Sam graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame with a B.A. in English and holds an M.A in International Relations from Yale University. She also conducted research and studied in Mexico as a Fulbright Scholar.

Khoren Onanyan, Controller

With more than 20 years of experience in financial management and reporting, international financial regulations, and foreign currency trading, Khoren serves as Controller for Portman Square Group, managing business compliance, performance, and human resources.

Khoren has an MBA in Financial Management and Accounting from Pace University and has a degree in International Economic Relations from the University of National Economy in Yerevan, Armenia. Khoren is fluent in Armenian and Russian.