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Present occupation:
Appraiser/Umpire

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Other relevant information:
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

Experience in insurance appraisals:

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

Present occupation:
Appraiser/Umpire

Experience in insurance appraisals:

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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

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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

Present occupation:
Appraiser/Umpire

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Other relevant information:
Independent General Adjuster and Contractor with extensive experience in
commercial, condo, and residential buildings. Partner in Frontier Adjusters,
2005-2007, and managed 18 Adjusters. Citizens quality control Adjuster,
2004-2005. Adjuster/Team Lead for Citizens (Florida 2005-2006). Licensed
General Contractor and state licensed roofer. Worked as a contractor or adjuster
for 12 hailstorms and 8 hurricanes.
Roofer/Contractor/Inspector for 19 years with hands on application experience
with heat weldable membranes, modified bitmen, titles, shakes, shingles, etc.
Expert at shrink wrapping buildings. Largest adjusted claim for insurer, 8.2
million. Largest construction contract, 3.2 million. Expert in damage detection,
thermal image reports, and construction consulting.

Years experience in insurance industry:

Educational degrees / certifications:
Licensed Texas Insurance Adjuster 2003-2008
Licensed Florida Insurance Adjuster 2004-2007
Florida State Licensed Roofer and General Contractor
Commercial property adjuster, ISO policy accreditation, June 2007,
Vale Institute
Certified for heat weld-able membranes, Poly foam systems and
Modified bitumen.
Haag Certified Roof Inspector

Present occupation:
Building Contractor & Construction Consultant/Appraiser/Umpire

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Educational degrees / certifications:
B.S., Civil Engineering, Lafayette College, 1977

Present occupation:
General Insurance Adjuster/Appraiser/Umpire

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Other relevant information:
General Manager, Steamatic of Broward & Dade County, 1982-1990
Owner, MDC Investment, Inc. General Construction, 1990-1997
Florida All Lines Adjusting, 1997-2009

Years experience in insurance industry:

Educational degrees / certifications:
Florida All Line Adjuster, 1997-2009
Claims Law Associate, 2000
NFIP 1999-2009
Texas All Line Adjuster, 2007-2009

Present occupation:
Appraiser/Independent Insurance Adjuster/Expert Witness/Umpire

Experience in insurance appraisals:

Other relevant information:
Comprehensive Understanding of the appraisal process
12 years experience as a General Contractor - residential and commercial
8 years experience as a Restoration Contractor - residential and commercial
Construction Expert Witness in litigated property claims
Damage Consultant in litigated property claims
Adjusted commercial and residential claims in seven states

Years experience in insurance industry:

Educational degrees / certifications:
Texas Department of Insurance Adjuster’s License, 2004-2009
Louisiana Department of Insurance Adjuster’s License, 2007-2009
Florida Department of Insurance Adjuster’s License, 2005-2007
Licensed Texas Real Estate Agent, 1991-1996, 2000-2002, 2007-2009
Certified in Mold Remediation by Envirtest Environmental
IICRC - Institute of Inspection Cleaning & Restoration Certification
State Farm Certified 2006
California Earthquake Certified

Present occupation:
Contractor/Appraiser/Umpire

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