BEST PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS - Key Persons


Greg Buttrick

Job Titles:
  • CHIEF INVESTIGATOR / OWNER
  • Law Enforcement Officer
Greg Buttrick is a retired Law Enforcement Officer after 25 years of commendable service. He currently is the Chief investigator and owner of Best Private Investigations. He has many years of investigative experience to include, back ground checks, investigative reports and surveillance, all of which have helped to solve both criminal and civil cases. Greg has received numerous awards throughout his career, to include the 2014 Central Florida Humanitarian of the Year. In 2019 Crummey Investigations was voted "Best Private Investigation" agency in Melbourne Florida.

PAUL ALFREY

Job Titles:
  • VICE PRESIDENT - CONSULTANT
After a successful tour with the Coast Guard, Paul Alfrey spent over twenty years in Law Enforcement and served as a Canine Officer, Field Training Officer and Street Crimes Officer. He is licensed in Insurance, Home Inspection and Construction and a primary consultant to many Investigations. Paul is also familiar with government and the intricacies associated with governmental relations.

PETER F. CRUMMEY

Job Titles:
  • ORIGINAL OWNER / CONSULTANT
Peter F. Crummey founded Crummey Investigations, Inc.(now Best Private Investigations) in 1985 and it has escalated into one of the foremost investigated agencies in Central Florida. He has an extensive military background, of 25 years of service, having commanded units in the 82nd Airborne Division, 10th Special Forces Group, and he completed 2 tours with Special Forces in Vietnam. Mr. Crummey was an instructor at the U.S. Army Intelligence Center, Combat Surveillance and Electronic Warfare School, and the Command and General Staff College. Peter is currently retired but continues as a consultant during many investigations.Greg Buttrick is a retired Law Enforcement Officer after 25 years of commendable service. He currently is the Chief investigator and owner of Best Private Investigations. He has many years of investigative experience to include, back ground checks, investigative reports and surveillance, all of which have helped to solve both criminal and civil cases. Greg has received numerous awards throughout his career, to include the 2014 Central Florida Humanitarian of the Year. In 2019 Crummey Investigations was voted "Best Private Investigation" agency in Melbourne Florida.

Shelby Roche

Job Titles:
  • Investigative Intern
Shelby Roche is a Texas native who has resided in Brevard County for the last 18 years. After graduating from Viera High School in 2010, she earned her Special Effects Makeup Certification. She has also obtained an associates degree focusing on accounting and finance. While being a mother of two boys, she has been in the service industry in Brevard County for over 11 years. Shelby is aspiring and interning to be a private investigator herself. Shelby brings a steadfast and diligent work ethic and wonderful people skills to the team as she handles the backend of day to day operations and office management.