Investigative Leadership

ARMADA’s investigative team is comprised of professionals with extensive federal, state, and local law enforcement experience, as well as experts in the field of corporate security. Members of the ARMADA investigative team have over 150 years of combined experience in successfully completing investigations and have investigated hundreds of complex crimes. Our senior investigative staff includes:

Michael Finamore, Director of Operations

Mr. Finamore brings 35 years of local and state law enforcement experience to the ARMADA staff. He began his law enforcement career as a Deputy Sheriff for the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department in Youngstown, Ohio where he achieved the rank of Detective Sergeant and was recognized by the Youngstown/Mahoning County Crime Clinic for outstanding criminal investigations. Most recently he completed a 30 year career as the Assistant Superintendent of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, an internationally accredited agency of nearly 2,700 employees.

During his career Mr. Finamore progressed through the ranks within the division, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. Nearly 11 years of his patrol service were in the area of training, recruitment and minority relations. While at the training academy he served as assistant director of Highway Patrol Training, Special Response Team Commander, and Director of Law Enforcement Training Programs for local law enforcement officers completing various levels of certification. Following a field assignment as the Delaware Post Commander, Mike returned to the Academy to serve as the Recruitment and Minority Relations Commander where he led the process of implementing the Americans With Disabilities Act within the Division. The Patrol also reached their Affirmative Action goal under his command.

Mr. Finamore continued to develop his broad administrative and leadership abilities through various positions on the Patrol’s Command and Senior Staff. As a Captain he served as Commander of the Planning Services and Logistics Services Sections. In April, 2000 he was promoted to the Division’s Senior Staff as a Major in charge of The Office of Finance and Logistics, to include Fiscal Services, Support Services, Planning Services, Facility Management, Fleet Management, Distribution Services, Central Records and the Public Information Unit. In November, 2001 he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and held the position of Assistant Superintendent of Administration. In that Capacity he supervised the day-to-day operations of the Offices of Finance and Logistics, Strategic Services, Technology and Communications and the Training Academy/Recruitment. Under his command the Division presented and obtained biennium operating budgets of over $600 million dollars. He was instrumental in the consolidation of the Department of Public Safety’s fleet and facility management functions into one working unit, managing 1,900 vehicles and 337 owned and leased facilities. His progressive management style modernized purchasing and distribution services by implementing best practices from the private sector. His broad resume of accomplishments includes the automation of the Central Records Unit, implementation of the statewide Multi Agency Radio Communications System within the Highway Patrol, implementation of a department wide computerized Human Resource Management System, research and development of the Department of Public Safety’s Customer Service Centers, implementation of the Energy Conservation Plan for the Department of Public Safety, and successfully petitioning the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate to obtain federal dollars to improve law enforcement technology. He has also served a significant role in special event planning to include the Ohio State Fair, one of the worlds largest horse shows, the All American Quarter Horse Congress, and The Ohio State University Football Stadium that attracts over 105,000 attendees on game day. Additionally, he has served in advisory roles as a member of the Governor’s Management Improvement Commission, The State Interoperability Executive Committee and the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy Continuing Education Committee.

Mr. Finamore earned a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice Management and Administration from Ohio University and a Masters Degree in Administration from Central Michigan University. He also attended the FBI National Academy, the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Course and the U. S. Army War College Leadership Program.

Tim Creedon, Senior Investigator

Mr. Creedon recently retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. His 24-year career as an FBI Special Agent allowed him to serve in three different states where he gained investigative experience in foreign counterintelligence, organized crime, white collar crime, and general criminal investigations. During his career with the FBI, Mr. Creedon performed many investigative tasks including organizing major cases, drafting arrest and search warrants, preparing for trials, and collecting and organizing evidence, and was a liaison with local, state, and other federal agencies.

Mr. Creedon graduated from Ohio Dominican University and holds a Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School.

John E. O’Nan, Director of Investigations & Security Services

John E. O’Nan has over thirty years of cumulative experience and education in law enforcement, including his work as a deputy sheriff, sheriff’s lieutenant, drug task force commander, Deputy Superintendent for the Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and the Chief of Investigations for the Ohio Auditor of State. Mr. O’Nan directed and managed many administrative and investigative facets of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, was Commander of the multi-jurisdictional drug task force and directed a statewide investigation unit for the Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation. In his most recent position as the Chief of Investigations for the Ohio Auditor’s Special Investigations Unit he conducted and managed many investigations of fraud and illegal acts affecting government resources. He is a past president of the Ohio Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates and received the Ohio Auditor of State 2005 Distinguished Service Award.

Mr. O’Nan graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a Bachelor’s of Science in police administration, and completed training with the FBI National Academy, the DEA Drug Commanders Academy, and Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar.

Gregory A. Ruwe, Senior Investigator

Mr. Ruwe has over 30 years of Forensic and White Collar Crime Investigation experience. Mr. Ruwe most recently worked as a Criminal Investigator with the Internal Revenue Service.  As a Criminal Investigator Mr. Ruwe conducted criminal investigations relating to white-collar crime, income tax fraud, securities fraud, bankruptcy fraud, money laundering, and general fraud.  A significant portion of the criminal cases Mr. Ruwe conducted involved analysis of complex financial arrangements including asset-backed securities, sale-leaseback arrangements, real estate limited partnerships, and securities transactions. 

Mr. Ruwe also assisted United States Trial Attorneys and Assistant United States Attorneys with preparation and presentation of criminal trials and related post-trial duties including restitution and forfeiture.  Prior to becoming a Criminal Investigator, Mr Ruwe served as a Revenue Officer.  As a Revenue Officer, Mr. Ruwe pursued collection of unpaid tax liabilities and non-filed tax returns.  He also provided guidance to individuals, small businesses, corporations and non-profit groups.  Advanced training in collection and bankruptcy laws for individuals and businesses.

Mr. Ruwe was an active participant on a number of significant criminal cases to include; United States v. Albert J. DeSantis  (1989; Income Tax, United States v. Albert J. DeSantis, et al  (1998; Bankruptcy Fraud, Money Laundering)United States v. Lance K. Poulsen, et al (National Century Financial Enterprises, Inc.) (2006; Conspiracy, Money Laundering) Mr. Ruwe received a BA, Business Administration (cum laude) from Thomas More College, Fort Thomas, KY and a AA in Psychology.

C. Gregory McCoy, Senior Investigator
Mr. McCoy brings 35 years of law enforcement and investigative experience to ARMADA. Mr. McCoy has served as a Special Agent-in-Charge for the Ohio Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification. Mr. McCoy was an Instructor, Group Supervisor, and Resident Agent-in-Charge for the U.S. Department of Justice's Drug Enforcement Administration. Most recently, Mr. McCoy served as Assistant to the Special Agent-in-Charge for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Agency, and Federal Air Marshal Service.

Mr. McCoy earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Kent State University and a Masters degree in Management and Supervision / Public Administration from Central Michigan University.