My experience in residential construction, material application, technique, and methodology stems from over 10 years building custom homes and remodeling, and continues even today as I rehab rental property that we purchase. After extensive training and part-time adjuster work, I started full-time as a claims examiner in 2005 handling property damage claims as well as bodily-injury, product liability, and auto-related injuries and eventually started handling much larger, complex structural damage claims that exceeded 1M in damages. Over the years, I’ve studied countless Illinois ISO forms, worked with 100’s of structural & electrical engineers, attorneys, forensic accountants, and 1000’s of mitigation/construction personnel to fairly and quickly assess loss. I have also assisted in numerous alternative dispute resolutions (ADRs) such as mediations and arbitration which afforded me the privilege to work with some of the finest legal talent Chicago has to offer.
Although the experience affords a very real value, I have found adopting a heart to serve others affords a tremendous value as well.