Professional Experience
A well-known investigator, writer and reporter with 30 years experience probing law enforcement, government, business, sports, homeland security, people and organizations. I've investigated everything from the ABSCAM political scandal in 1980; serial killers like Ted Bundy and Danny Rolling; two space shuttle disasters; the death of NASCAR racer Dale Earnhardt; and Florida's municipal bonds for land developers. In addition, I'm a licensed private investigator and longtime public records, investigations, reporting and ethics instructor known nationally for my work.
Total Media Industry Experience
31 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Orlando Magazine (3-5), Associated Press (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Legal Services Inc. (10+), Many Orlando law firms - confidential (10+)
Other Work History
Retired from the Orlando Sentinel on 7/31/08 and started my own freelance writing and investigations company.
Foreign Language Skills
Rusty, but understand some German.
Computer Skills
Word, Excel, Windows XP, Windows Vista; computer research services such as Nexis, Accurint, Autotrack and others; Internet research of any kind, particularly with government and business records.
Equipment
Laptop, Canon G9 digital camera.
Awards
Many FOIA, First Amendment and reporting awards. See jimleusner.com/awards.htm for recent list.
Associations
Investigative Reporters & Editors Inc.; National Press Club: Association of Retired Intelligence Officers; National Military Intelligence Association; Naval Intelligence Professionals; University of Florida Alumni Association.
