Tammy Lachcik - A Forensic Scientist

 As a forensic scientist, Tammy Lachcik advanced investigative practices through nearly 20 years of service in Arizona and Hawaii. She played a pivotal role in serial killer investigations, developed Gilbert PD’s forensic laboratory, and achieved Arizona’s top certification for Crime Scene Specialists. Now, Tammy channels her entrepreneurial vision into Yellow Iron Mafia, a brand honoring heavy-equipment professionals. Her journey reflects resilience, innovation, and a lifelong dedication to service, leadership, and meaningful community impact. Tammy Lachcik established herself as a trailblazer in forensic science, working on high-profile homicide investigations and building crime labs in Arizona and Hawaii. As Gilbert PD’s first Crime Scene Specialist, she developed the department’s forensic unit and mentored professionals. Achieving senior certification, she later co-founded Yellow Iron Mafia, a brand celebrating heavy-equipment professionals. Tammy’s journey highlights resilience, innovation, and leadership, combining technical mastery with entrepreneurial passion to create impact across multiple professional fields. A Certified Senior Crime Scene Analyst, Tammy Lachcik devoted nearly two decades to forensic science. She pioneered Gilbert PD’s forensic unit, solved homicide cases, and trained future specialists. With Arizona’s top certification, she earned respect as a leader in her field. Today, Tammy co-founded Yellow Iron Mafia, a venture empowering heavy-equipment professionals. Her career reflects resilience, dedication, and innovation, combining forensic expertise with entrepreneurial spirit to make a lasting community-driven difference.