CaptureINTEL Leadership Team
Terri Shepherd
Founder – Business Unit President
Terri founded her first company in 1984 and has been an entrepreneur ever since. She loves to build systems, processes, and companies. Terri’s experience of over 28 years in the credit and collections industry provided her the knowledge and vision to start Capture Research as a subsidiary in 2007. After two acquisitions and selling two companies herself, Terri focused her business on the mergers and acquisitions industry. After merging Capture Research with Heartland Investigations to become CaptureINTEL, Terri is responsible for strategy and business development. Her focus is to work with clients that can benefit from the skills and experience of CaptureINTEL. Providing the highest quality investigation with tenacity and integrity is her top priority.
Terri has served on several national and local boards and was the executive director of the Minnesota Association of Collectors for 15 years. Her interests in lobbying and policy provided her the opportunity to serve on the US Chamber Small Business Board and the US Chamber International Policy Board in Washington DC.
Damon Fraser
Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary
Damon’s legal career has spanned several industries, from food service management and real estate to retail stores, giving him a wealth of understanding in diverse business operations and market drivers.
Damon’s areas of expertise include legal/compliance, strategic planning, change management, employee engagement, safety/risk mitigation/insurance, and labor/employment. Damon leverages his legal and business background to solve problems, drive growth within organizations, and ensure the long-term viability and success of each project. He also specializes in structural improvement, processes and workflows, corporate governance, internal auditing, crisis communication, technology systems, and problem resolution.
Damon graduated from the University of Minnesota and earned his law degree at the Mitchell Hamline School of Law. He served on the board of Nova Classical Academy and is an advisor to Novation Education Opportunities, a Minnesota charter school authorizer.
Christy Nelson
Director of Research Operations
With 20 years of experience in operations with a focus on client services, Christy has honed her skills through a diverse range of projects and challenges. Her journey in the investigations industry has been marked by a commitment to excellence, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a track record of successful project delivery.
Since joining CaptureINTEL in 2016, Christy has played a pivotal role in research investigations and account management. She has managed over 1,300 research investigations for various clients, all while leading a team of seasoned account managers and research investigators.
Beyond the professional realm, Christy enjoys spending time with her husband and three children in the southern suburbs of Minneapolis/St. Paul. She has a passion for event planning and entertaining friends and family.
Brad Wittrock
Director of Field Operations, Investigations
Brad received an Associate Degree in Applied Science from Alexandria Technical College with a major in law enforcement and a Bachelor of Elective Studies from St. Cloud State University, majoring in human relations with a minor in criminal justice. He is a member of the Minnesota Association of Private Investigators (MAPI), the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association (MDLA), and MEWCA (Minnesota Employment Workers Compensation Association). He is trained and efficient in assisting clients with crisis management.
Andrew Dawrs
Manager, Due Diligence & Investigations
Andrew’s career has been rooted in financial services, spanning roles across banking, financial technology, insurance, and M&A. Prior to CaptureIntel, Andrew helped launch the Chicago office of a M&A insurance provider and before that, consulted executives at banks and credit unions through M&A and asset purchases. With deep experience partnering with executives and investors at Fortune 500 companies and startups alike, Andrew brings the skill and integrity needed to execute for our most ambitious clients.
Andrew received his BBA from the University of Hawaii, which included exchanges at the University of Utah and Universidad Carlos III in Madrid, Spain. In his free time, Andrew is an avid Scuba Diver that enjoys language learning and travel.