Our Staff

Professionalism Is Paramount

Teamwork Our staff is what makes Global Discoveries one of the country's leading unclaimed or lost asset location and recovery firms. With more than 100 years of combined experience in the field, our employees are able to provide professional, efficient and personal service to every client, partner and affiliated professional we serve. They work one-on-one and follow claims from start to finish, giving a level of attention rarely found in business today.

Each member of our team is able to handle every facet of the recovery process.

Claims Management


Amy Elmer - Manager of Claims Administration

Amy is a Central California native who joined Global Discoveries in 2005. Amy’s skill and dedication earned her the firm’s Most Valuable Player Award twice, as well as the Team Spirit Award and the Most Focused on Company Goals Award.

As Amy explains, "I believe in what we do at Global Discoveries. Global Discoveries and the entire staff hold themselves to high ethical and moral standards. We are consistently looking for ways to better the company to ensure we are looking out for their clients’ best interests."

While working for Global over the past 10 years, Amy completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and her Master’s Degree in Business Administration. In her spare moments, Amy enjoys spending time outdoors, gardening, skiing, hiking, and fishing. She also enjoys spending time with her husband, three children, and three dogs.


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Nick Anderson - Claims Manager

Nick came to Global Discoveries after working in the asset recovery industry as an unclaimed property locator since 2010. He has dedicated his career to reuniting private citizens and companies with their rightful property.

Born and raised in Northern California, Nick graduated from high school and attended CSU Fresno as well as Sacramento State playing football. He loves what he does and feels great joy in helping his clients claim what they never knew they had.

In his spare time, he enjoys golf, exercising, following his favorite sports teams and considers Lake Tahoe his favorite place on earth.


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Brett Clemensen - Claims Manager

Brett came to Global Discoveries from the mortgage industry. He is an Eagle Scout and has been active in The Boy Scouts of America for over 35 years. Both Brett’s father and son are Eagle Scouts as well. Brett, was raised in California’s Central Valley, earned his bachelor’s of science degree at CSU Stanislaus and worked in many areas of the country before returning to the area in 2003.

An active father who volunteers for a number of local groups, Brett is also active in his church community. "I have always been in the business of helping people," says Brett. "I enjoy helping to improve another’s life, and I have the opportunity to do that here at Global Discoveries on a daily basis."


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Tony Contreras - Claims Manager

Tony came to Global after working in the insurance industry for the last 11 years. He is a firm believer in doing all things from a moral and ethical standpoint first. With this mindset and through proper insurance coverage, Tony was able to help families manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and fulfill their dreams.
Born and raised in Modesto, Tony graduated from Davis High School and attended CSU Stanislaus where he graduated from their accredited business program with a bachelor’s degree in business and a concentration in Marketing. Although a great accomplishment, Tony will tell you he’s most proud of becoming a father.
In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, pup and friends. He is a sports enthusiast and loves the outdoors.


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Chris Oskiera - Claims Manager

Chris came to Global Discoveries as an experienced professional having been the Vice President of Sales for a prominent mortgage company and the Vice President of Operations for a repossession location and management firm; that in addition to holding several other senior executive positions in both publicly traded and privately held financial services companies. Chris isn’t all big business though, he also understands small companies and the needs of the individual having owned and operated his own successful commercial and residential real estate brokerage firm.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Chris earned a BS in finance at Drexel University. After graduation Chris went on to work as an Internal Auditor for a major insurance company which required extensive travel throughout the country. It was during those travels that Chris met his wife and made the move to Northern California where he raised his two daughters.

Chris’ competitive optimism and the need to achieve is only surpassed by his unwavering sense of integrity and client commitment. For Chris, customer service is not only a responsibility but an absolute passion.


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Theresa Storlie - Claims Manager

Theresa has been a Professional Claims Manager since 2009. In her 10 year career she has assisted over a 1000 clients in recovering what is rightfully theirs. She enjoys creating and maintaining strong relationships with her clients as they go through the claim process.

Born and raised in California, she graduated from San Jose State University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater Arts. She took the opportunity before kids and marriage to travel to Southeast Asia, visiting Taipei, Hong Kong, Macau, Bangkok and Koh Samui. While in Taipei she shot 2 Ford Festiva commercials. On another journey she was able to visit family in Belfast, Tuscany, Amsterdam and London on her 6 month Eurail adventure around Western Europe.

After staying home with her two boys for 12 years, she helped her Husband build his Home Inspection Business before becoming a Claims Manager. He is still enjoying his success in the Real Estate business.

Theresa is currently setting up an art studio in her backyard, where she will create ceramics and paint. She enjoys running, hiking and caring for her two dogs and six chickens.


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Jim Wisner - Claims Manager

Jim joined the Global Discoveries team in 2012. A native of Nebraska and raised in the central valley of California, Jim earned his bachelor’s degree in Linguistics from The University of California at Berkeley. After graduation Jim enjoyed a career in investment banking research, which took him to Moscow, Russia for several years and then back to San Francisco. After returning to the States, Jim earned his Juris Doctor from the Drivon School of Law at Humphreys College and worked in the legal field.

Jim's greatest strengths are his tenacity, a positive outlook and a genuine desire to help people. When not behind the desk, Jim enjoys the company of his beloved family and is an avid reader. He is also an accomplished musician who has performed and recorded all over the world.


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