Why Us
Vision: Cultivate an environment where intellectual property protection & investigations are synonymous with excellence. Through collaborative partnerships & a commitment to elevating industry standards, we act as a trusted beacon of expert guidance.
Foundation
In 2003, Vaudra International was started by business partners, Randall Rabenold & Howard Dozier. Both were known for their remarkable reputations as investigators within the private sector & prior law enforcement experience (U.S. Secret Service & Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department). Beginning their IP-related careers at Colt Investigations in the early 1990s, it was the spark that ignited Vaudra’s passion for the IP industry – a passion that Tamara Rabenold continues as she leads her dedicated team.
Our Core Values: IPRPI
Originating as a perfect palindrome for our IPR specialty as Private Investigators, it has evolved to describe much more than our profession.
I = Integrity First
Integrity is our core. We are dedicated to honesty, reliability, & accountability. Holding ourselves to exceptional standards, we honor commitments & exceed expectations.
P = People Before Profits
We prioritize the well-being of our team, clients, & community. Appreciating that these stakeholders are key to our success & longevity, we respect, engage, nurture, & invest in these relationships.
R = Results Driven
We accomplish objectives, seeking truth to support our clients’ success. Beyond the facts, we focus on delivering excellent service that fosters effective strategies, decisive actions, & ongoing partnerships.
P = Persevere With Purpose
Consistency & determination are ingrained in our culture. Embracing challenges as learning opportunities, we use creativity & curiosity to turn obstacles into avenues for exploration & improvement.
I = Innovate For Impact
Champions of continuous growth, we implement ideas & resources to spark positive change. Striving to enrich our profession, industry, & the lives of those around us, we desire to leave a lasting impression.
What “Vaudra” Means
Originating from a conjunction of the French verb, “valoir,” Vaudra means “to be worth.” It seemed appropriate considering our corporate emphasis to protect the worth of our clients, including their ideas, businesses & related intellectual property.
Philosophy
Our philosophy hinges on developing meaningful relationships, providing exceptional service & keeping our clients’ best interests at heart.
The greatest efficiencies are built from time & trust. We are appreciative & humbled to recognize that many of our clients have worked with us for over a decade. These enduring relationships, along with the confidence instilled with each case or referral, demonstrate alignment with our foundational goals of enhancing worth & value through our work. Fostering these relationships through ongoing conversation, cooperation & value-added service is at our core.
Methodology
The fusion of databases, open-source intelligence (OSINT) & creativity differentiates our tradecraft. Ingenuity is our greatest attribute – discovering new avenues for information & increasing our probability of success when others have failed.
Teamwork, covert tools & outsourced resources are integrated seamlessly. Our long-arm investigative techniques expand our reach, with the flexibility to engage our international network of investigators, informants & specialists for additional support on demand.
