Jaymie Frederick - Genealogist

Jaymie became a police officer in 1979, working in criminal identification. After a move to Montana in 1992, she became a private investigator, working primarily on adoption, missing persons, and heirship cases. During her free time she worked on her family tree, as well as assisting others in their genealogical quests. She was introduced to the unclaimed assets field in 2017 and provides deep genealogical research for Choice Plus.

Jaymie’s comment: “This type of work is so rewarding. Everyday, I have my choice of mysteries to solve, and I am part of a team of the best researchers I have ever had the pleasure of working with.”

Kim Haskitt - Genealogist

Kim combines her past experience and education as a journalist, private investigator, paralegal and genealogist to provide deep genealogy research for Choice Plus.

Kim is a graduate of the Genealogical Research certification program at Boston University. In her spare time, she loves to use genetic (DNA) genealogy to help reunite adoptees with their biological families.

Kim’s comment: “Choice Plus is very intriguing work, you just never know where the day’s research will take you. It’s also wonderful that sometimes when reuniting owners with their property, we end up reuniting families who have lost touch with one another.”

Vicki Jones - Research Analyst

Vicki has 25 years of experience in customer service and Family Law, including 7 years in Program Management and Operations. In her spare time, she enjoys genealogy research and spending time with family.

Vicki’s comment is: “It is a privilege to be a part of the Choice Plus team.”

Cindy LaRosa - Research Analyst

Prior to joining Choice Plus Cindy worked in mortgage processing and thrives on case files that lead her outside the U.S. where an understanding of different cultures and languages are integral to her success in locating people from all over the world.

Cindy’s comment: “Trace work can be so much fun, and so intriguing! I’ve tracked assets back to deposed dictators and drug lords. Every day brings new and fascinating stories. The work is exciting, and the Choice Plus team is something of a second family for me; I’ve never worked with a group with so much heart, love and integrity.”

Ailyn Maristela - Senior Research Analyst

Ailyn joined Choice Plus in 2008 and has over 15 years of experience as a customer service specialist in the medical industry. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from University of Phoenix.

Ailyn’s comment: “I love working for Choice Plus. The team we’ve assembled is truly a special group. The challenge of tracking down the rightful owners of unclaimed property is so rewarding, especially when I find someone who has no idea they have money coming to them.”

Lisa Oswell - Research Analyst

Lisa is a former investigations attorney with 20+ years of experience providing proactive litigation support, including skip tracing, background and asset investigations, evidence and data collection, and interviewing witnesses for complex state and federal lawsuits.

Lisa attended Boston College and Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts before relocating to Florida in 1992. She enjoys her adult children and grand dogs and volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House.

Mackenzie Popovich - Senior Research Analyst

Mackenzie graduated with a B.A. in Political theory, where she honed in on the type of critical thinking it takes to problem solve and read in-between the lines when faced with complex information. She then went on to getting certified in Private Investigation where she was taught by some of the best in the Washington state area about skip-tracing and the fundamentals of productive investigation.

Mackenzie’s comment: “I have always had a passion for investigative work and searching for answers to problems. Choice Plus has allowed me to not only do something I am passionate about but also help people in the process. Choice Plus is genuine and diligent in getting the facts right in order to help reunite owners with their property and I am excited to be a part of team the team that does that.”

Candee West - Research Analyst

Candee is a skilled legal administrator and heirs-at-law researcher with more than 10 years experience as a project coordinator. She holds a B.A. in International Relations from the University of South Florida and a Paralegal Certificate from the University of Miami. As a volunteer Guardian ad litem, Candee enjoys advocating and providing a voice in court for abused and neglected children in Florida.

Candee’s comment: “I am delighted to work with the professional and compassionate team at Choice Plus. It is truly rewarding to combine research skills, legal experience, and critical thinking expertise to help reunite owners with their unclaimed property.”

Lisa Wondoloski - Research Analyst

Having worked as a legal assistant for 30 years with attorneys who specialized in family law, real estate settlements and collections provides Lisa with an understanding of complex legal issues and a commitment to excellence.

Lisa is an avid genealogist who has traced her own family tree 11 generations. She has two wonderful adult sons and her other interests include reading, cooking, gardening and being outdoors.

Lisa’s comment: “I enjoy working with Choice Plus so much. I love the challenges this work entails and I have been so lucky to meet such wonderful people and to hear their stories. It’s such a great feeling to know you’ve played a part in helping people.”