A&E Groups was founded by David Howard, owner and President. David is a former special investigator with the FBI and brings with him a background in the psychology of crime prevention.

David Howard, founder/trainer

Dave is a known speaker and authority on communication, The Art of Verbal Chess, along with Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Prevention, Workplace Violence Prevention, and Workers' Compensation Fraud Prevention. He is the CEO, of the A&E Groups, a company that focuses on creating workplace systems to prevent unethical acts and increase the effectiveness of communication, in all aspects of the workplace.

Dave created and then managed a large professional investigative firm specializing in workers' compensation, sexual harassment, and workplace investigations. In 1993 Dave developed A&E Groups programs. He drew from his experience working various operations as an agent with the FBI, and as a consultant for numerous public and private entities requiring serious investigations.

Dave's 30-year career began with the military where he worked in law enforcement. His investigative work continued with the FBI, in security through Pacific Gas & Electric Company, and in insurance fraud with U.S.A.A. Insurance.

Dave holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management and Police Science from CSU-Los Angeles, and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from DePaul University. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner, an expert witness, and a member of both the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI and the California Association of Licensed Investigators. He is an acclaimed trainer and speaker on communications, workers' compensation fraud prevention, sexual harassment, workplace crimes, workers' compensation fraud prosecution, and advanced interviewing techniques.