About Us

Founded on St. Patrick’s Day in 2001, Figment Group is a unique and highly respected full-service drug-free workplace, DOT compliance and safety consultant.  We are a woman-owned business with 8(a) [under development], DBE (federal contracts) and WBE certifications, and a well-established community contributor.

Press Releases

Agribusiness Council Press Release 07/22/2009

With our team of sound business professionals with advanced degrees and certifications, we stand ready to help you succeed.  Your success is our only business! 

Our Promise to You

•  Your 24/7 business partner.
• Absolute commitment to the highest level of confidentiality and accountability.
• Deliver services on-time with unmatched customer service, professionalism and quality.
• A trusted source for innovative workplace solutions and compliance advice.
• Dedicated to making compliance your ally, not your opponent.
• Work within your budget and timeframe.

Team Bios

CFO/Senior V.P..James Wellnitz, B.S., CPCT, Master BATT is our roofer…he covers everything from   all modals of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and applicable regulations, consortium management, business development, gas pipelines, finance, breath alcohol testing equipment sales and training.   If that wasn’t enough, Jim is also a certified Lifeloc breath alcohol senior instructor, certified specimen collector trainer, certified hair collector, and certified DNA collector for paternity and forensic resolution.  Jim earned his BS from Purdue University, is an active member of the Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA) covering student drug testing and consortium management, a 30 year volunteer of the Center Fire Department serving 12 years as Fire Chief, and 8 years as at-large member La Porte County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board.  When Jim isn’t firefighting, he enjoys being an armchair quarterback and searching for new recipes to try. 

CEO/President…Mary Wellnitz, B. A., MBA, CPCT, DOT Master BATT, Certified OSHA Instructor (US DOL) leads new business and service development initiatives, strategic planning, and is responsible for overall operations.  A former strategic planning and marketing executive with a MBA from the University of Notre Dame, BA from Purdue University, and Leadership Certificate from The Richard G. Lugar Leadership Series, Mary knows how to keep things running smoothly.  Her passion for teaching led her to instructor at the University of Notre Dame; and her enthusiasm to assist others succeed resulted in being honored with the National Athena® Award which recognized her professional excellence, community service and her active guidance of women in their attainment of success.  Her professional association includes NAWBO and Board of Directors - Women in Management, American Red Cross and the United Way.  When she’s not cheering for the ND Irish, Mary spends her time volunteering, suffering on the golf course, antiquing, and with her beloved Golden Retriever, Missy. 

Compliance Manager…Kelli Davie, B.A., CPC, DOT BAT is a licensed educator in the State of Indiana earning her BA from Purdue University. Kelli is our compliance guru providing insight and guidance on complex drug and alcohol testing regulations.  As a former educator, she uses her tenacious attitude and teaching talents on behalf of our clients.  Always ready to instruct clients in testing program management best practices and DOT protocol, Kelli helps to simplify procedures governing Drug-Free Workplace compliance.  She is an invaluable resource for our clients’ Human Resource Specialists, Safety Managers, and Occupational Health Providers.  When Kelli isn’t coaching clients, she’s traveling, cruising and taking road trips with her family and friends, reading hair-raising thrillers, and teaching her cocker spaniels, Libby and Abby new tricks.

Executive Assistant…Kylie Keehn, CPC, DOT BAT is high on life.  Her enthusiasm and positive attitude toward everything she does makes Kylie addicting and perfect for greeting clients, both in-person and on the phone.  She just never has a ‘bad day’.  Collection services and on-site test scheduling take up most of her day, while responding to customer inquiries.   As a past manager of a pet supply store, her love for animals is shared equally between her dog Chance, her cat Sydney, and her Love Bird Savannah; and she is the only person we know of who had a pet mouse.  While attending nursing school, Kylie finds time for her crafts, bowling league, and volunteering to help her friends juggle life’s demands.