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Joel Trella

Director - Special Investigations Unit

Joel Trella is an experienced law enforcement professional currently serving as the Director of the Special Investigations Unit at DraftKings Inc. since January 2026. Trella has a long tenure with the New Jersey State Police from May 2001 to January 2026, where significant roles included Unit Head of the Financial Crimes North Unit and coordination of the Child Abduction Response Team. Trella has led various investigative units, focusing on financial fraud, identity theft, and child abductions, as well as overseeing background investigations within the Security Officer Registration Act program. Prior to law enforcement, Trella worked as an Audio Engineer and Studio Technician at CNN. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication/Media Studies from King's College and additional studies at the School of Visual Arts.

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