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Present occupation:
Appraiser/Umpire

Experience in insurance appraisals:

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Highly efficient bilingual professional with an extensive legal background, a
strategic thinker, exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to negotiate
complex property issues fairly. Over six years of insurance industry experience
relating to property, vehicle and personal injury. Frequently cited by colleagues
for strong decision making skills, professionalism, fair and consistent results.

Years experience in insurance industry:

Educational degrees / certifications:
University of Miami School of Law, Masters of Law in Real Property
Development (LLM), 2001
St. Thomas School of Law, J.D. Degree, 2000, Dean’s List Spring, 1999
Florida State University, B.S. Degree, 1995
State of Florida Licensed Real Estate Agent and Public Insurance Adjuster
United States Marine Corps, Reserve, Sgt.

Present occupation:
Public Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire

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Educational degrees / certifications:
Miami Dade Community College, Associate of Arts
State of Florida Licensed Public Adjuster

Present occupation:
Appraiser/Expert Testimony/Code Expert/Umpire

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As President and owner of Dash Construction Consultants, Inc., a Florida
licensed general contracting and roofing contractor, I have been overseeing the
rebuilding of hurricane and fire damaged homes since Hurricane Andrew in
1992, as an insurance company contractor and policy holder contractor. I have
served as an Estimator, Expert Witness, and Appraiser for multi-million dollar
losses for the insurance company and the insured, as well as being appointed
as the Umpire. I also represent homeowners for both zoning and building violations
with the local municipalities, as well as perform expert testimony and consulting
services for attorneys, public adjusters, and insurance iompanies. Visit
my website at http://www.dashinfo.com

Years experience in insurance industry:

Educational degrees / certifications:
Licensed Insurance Agent, Ohio, 1971
Licensed Real Estate Broker, Fl, 1988
President of Dash Construction Consultants, Inc., 1992 to Present
Flood Certification, 2009

Present occupation:
General Insurance Adjuster/Appraiser/Mediator/Umpire

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Construction consultant with extensive field operations with engineering.
Settlement of large commercial property losses.
Extensive construction defect investigations and settlements.
Thousands of hurricane, earthquake, and storm related losses.

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Educational degrees / certifications:
B.S. Business Administration, 1971
Property Claim Law Associate, 2001
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), current
Vale Technical School
Many mold/remediation courses/seminars
All-lines Adjuster - Florida
Licensed Florida Realtor
National Association of Subrogation Professionals

Present occupation:
Appraiser/Consultant/Cause & Origin Specialist/Umpire

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Other relevant information:
Former: Insurance company adjuster, Claims Examiner, Claims Office Manager,
Independent Adjuster, Catastrophe Adjuster, Public Insurance Adjuster, Cause &
Origin Specialist, Insurance Consultant, Expert Witness for Construction Defect,
Independent Adjusting Firm Owner, Public Adjusting Firm Owner and Former
General Contractor.

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Educational degrees / certifications:
Collins Center for Public Policy Umpire Certified
Former NFIP and FWUA Certified
FEMA Certified
Carolina & Texas Windpool Certified
Former Collier County Builders Association
Mold, Water Restoration, Construction Defect Courses
Former Army Corp of Engineers

Present occupation:
Appraiser/Umpire

Experience in insurance appraisals:

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My commitment to you as your appointed appraiser or umpire is to objectively
investigate the claim and in a reasoned and thoughtful manner determine the
actual damages and accurate cost of repairs.
With greater than 12 years in the insurance industry investigating, negotiating
and settling commercial, residential, and liability claims ranging from thousands
to millions of dollars, I have dedicated myself to properly investigate damages,
determine an accurate cost of repair, and provide a fair settlement to the insured.
I have received praise from insurers and insured regarding my integrity,
impartiality and evenhandedness.
Specifically, I have managed claims for condominum associations, manufacturing
plants, road construction projects, hotels, small local businesses, and large
global corporations, as well as, handled natural disasters (Hurricanne Bonnie,
Floyd, Isabelle, Charlie, Francis, Jeanne, Irene, Katrina, Wilma and Ike), manmade
disasters, liability, fire, theft, and other claims for multiple insurance carriers.
Additionally, I have more than 2 years experience resolving complex mold
claims that involved working with professional engineers, Certified Industrial
Hygenist (CIH), and mold remediation contractors.

Years experience in insurance industry:

Educational degrees / certifications:
Fluent in 6 languages including Spanish, French, Italian, and Hebrew.
Commercial Property Adjusting Certificate, Vale National Training Center
Residential Building Damage Estimating Certificate, Vale National Training
Center, NFIP Certified, State Farm Insurance Flood, Windstorm & Hail certified
Independent Adjuster All Lines: DE, FL, GA, LA, NC, OK, OR, RI, SC, TX, VT
Bachelor of Science, Yeshiva University, Aix-les-bains, France, 1984-1987

Present occupation:
All Lines Insurance Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire

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South Florida resident for 30 years.
Haag certified roof inspector, #200905195.
Eight years experience in all phases of residential construction in Florida.
Experienced and disciplined claims professional. 17 years as a licensed All
Lines Adjuster, Branch Manager & Regional Claims Manager. Extensive CAT
Adjusting, CAT management & CAT Appraisal experience. Knowledge in construction
methods, estimating, insurance coverage, case law and issues affecting
the Florida Property Insurance industry. I have a reputation as being fair and
impartial.

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Educational degrees / certifications:
Bachelor Degree in Public Administration, Florida Atlantic University, 1990
Successful completion of numerous insurance related courses and professional
development workshops.
South Florida Claims Association member

Present occupation:
Appraiser/Umpire

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Educational degrees / certifications:
General Contractor
University of Central Florida, Florida Insurance Institute
Accredited Claims Adjuster

Present occupation:
Appraiser/Umpire

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Educational degrees / certifications:
B.A., Criminal Justice, 1988
Legal Principles Claim Specialist, 1997
Associate in Risk Management, 1999
Associate in Claims, 1999
Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter, 2000

Present occupation:
Appraiser/Umpire

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Other relevant information:
20+ years experience as a Construction Manager and General Contractor.
Estimated, negotiated and supervised rebuilding of insurance claim repairs
including Hurricane Hugo damaged businesses and beach houses. Expert witness
in disputes involving construction and insurance issues.
18 years experience as a heavy property adjuster. As a general adjuster, I
handled adjustments involving builder’s risk, arson, General Liability and losses
caught by hurricane wave wash and wind, tornado, earthquake, flood, fire,
water (inc, fire suppression sprinklers), wind, hail, and lightning. I have reached
enduring settlements on claims at industrial facilities, high rises, condominium
and office buildings, restaurants, shopping centers and agri-businesses, as well
as all types of residential property.

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Educational degrees / certifications:
B.A. Vermont College, Business w/construction minor
Licensed Florida General Contractor
Licensed Florida Adjuster
NFIP Certified since 1990
Advanced Xactimate v 25 Training
Building Trades Assn.
Assn. of Property & Casualty Claims Professionals
Seminars and classes on claims handling, coverage, damage assessment, mold
mediation, appraisal and alternative dispute resolution.
Karass Effective Negotiating Seminar
Successful Claims Resolution by National ADR Services

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