The WGI name reflects our vision. We have been described as protecting clients from the inside out, serving as the “guardians” of a client's culture of safety and positive leadership.
Workplace Guardians, Inc. provides services that positively impact workplace behaviors, from safely intervening in difficult, dangerous or threatening situations, to aligning positive and productive performance with business goals.
In a healthy, harmonious work environment where employees feel valued, incidents of bullying, aggression, threats, or other problematic behaviors are much less likely.
WGI's purpose is to help clients create and maintain workplaces that are Safe, Effective and Productive.
Ms. Pittman's career in the field of training and development, managing problematic employee behaviors, and workplace violence prevention began in 2000 when Dr. Tony Baron selected her as the business development professional for his specialized consulting and training firm. It didn't take long for Ms. Pittman to realize that she had found her calling and the place where her passion for building solid, long-term client relationships would blend perfectly with providing programs that positively impact the community.
Suzanne Hoffman, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist (PSY15000), organizational consultant and trainer who has worked extensively with a variety of private corporations and public entities, consulting in the areas of workplace violence prevention, management and organizational development, workplace sexual harassment, and critical incident debriefing.
Our team is comprised of outstanding professionals with extensive experience in their areas of specialization. Most importantly, they have broad real-world experience, understand business impact, value collaboration, and share a vision that puts people first.
Detective Wayne R. Spees (Ret) is a 31-year veteran of the San Diego Police Department (SDPD). Mr. Spees is a recognized expert in De-Escalation Strategies, having served as a Crisis Negotiator for most of his law enforcement career. Additionally, he has created Active Assailant/Shooter Response programs for business workplaces.
Glenn S. Lipson Ph.D. works as a Executive Consultant and a Threat Assessment professional for WGI. Dr. Lipson is a licensed psychologist (PSY 11335) and an internationally recognized expert in Forensic Psychology.
Miguel (Mike) Rosario is a Licensed Private Investigator (#189238) and veteran executive law enforcement officer whose career spans over four decades, working with two distinguished law enforcement agencies. Miguel brings his leadership and safety expertise to each of his training and consulting engagements.
Ed Sherman, Psy.D. is an organizational consultant and trainer who specializes in the areas of workplace violence prevention, organizational development, and critical incident response. Dr. Sherman has been performing workplace violence threat assessments for 25 years, including serving as the primary workplace violence threat assessor for the County of San Diego.
Elizabeth Roche is an Executive Consultant with Workplace Guardians, Inc. As a Senior Professional in Human Resources, (SPHR) Ms. Roche has more than 20 years of wide-ranging Human Resources experience.
Currently Dwayne serves WGI in an advisory capacity as a Member of the Board. He consults on new program development and marketing outreach. Outside of WGI, Dwayne's work experience includes 10 years at Disneyland, creating memorable and outstanding guest experiences.
Mary Harb Sheets, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist (PSY13803) who currently serves as a Senior Consultant and trainer for Workplace Guardians, Inc.
Mr. Wayne Maxey (Retired) had a twenty-six-year law enforcement career, and was a Certified Threat Manager (CTM), and Certified Protection Professional (CPP). He evaluated, investigated and managed hundreds of cases of stalking, threats and incidences of workplace violence during his career. Mr. Maxey is recognized as an expert in all phases of workplace violence prevention, including policy design, best-in-class training for line employees to executives, conducting site security surveys and safely intervening, assessing and managing workplace threats. He currently serves in an advisory role for WGI.
Workplace Guardians, Inc. partners with our clients to maximize the potential of their people and their organizations with a holistic approach to safety, organizational effectiveness and leadership development. Using positive leadership strategies, proven violence prevention protocols and human resource best practices, we help you create a work environment where employees thrive, are fully engaged, and organizations reach their fullest potential.
760.710.0273 or 800.213.0276
40335 Winchester Rd E-279, Temecula CA. 92025