My background is in insurance total loss valuation industry for more than 34 years. I am Founder and Chief Client Officer at DCI Solution, Expert Witness, Certified Auto Appraiser, Certified Master Marine Surveyor, Certified Farm Equipment Appraiser specializing in Heavy Equipment, served as Arbitrator, Umpire and Expert Witness. Member of NADA Advisory Board. I have experience appraising fine automobiles, Antique, Veteran, Vintage, Post-Vintage, Classic, Post-Classic, and Modern cars including, European Cars, American Cars, Marine Craft including fine powerboats, Trawlers, Yachts, Sport fishing Boats, Cruisers, Sedans, Sailboats, and various types of Cargo Inspections and Restoration Inspections for Legal and Certified requirements such as: Investment Appraisals, Insurance Claims, Total Loss, Auto Damage Estimates, Auto Accidents, Stolen Vehicles, Bank Loans, Pre-Purchase Inspections, Court Ordered Appraisals, Actual Cash Value, Divorce Appraisals, Estate Appraisals, Probate Appraisals, Manufactures Defects, and Lawsuits. I have appraised cars and tour buses for many celebrities and musicians ranging from John Travolta to Toby Keith. Represented insurance companies as referee / umpire in arbitration cases.
Continued education with insurance industries claim conferences, vehicle collision and repair seminars / workshops.
Extensive knowledge of classic and custom vehicles, heavy trucks, construction equipment and farm machinery, RV’s, and other specialized vehicles, as well as standard automobiles.
I am currently studying to become a national judge for the Antique Automobile Club of America and the Classic Car Club of America.
Accreditations
- Chief Client Officer, Claims DCI Solution
Certified Auto Appraiser IAAA Member Number #1006220016
Certified Master Marine Surveyor # 77521004
American Society of Agricultural Appraisers # 08135
Automobile Mediators Association (AMA)
Personal/Civil Memberships
- International Automotive Appraisers Association (IAAA)
Automobile Mediators Association (AMA)
Bureau of Certified Auto Appraisers
Bureau of Certified Marine Surveyors
American Society of Farm Equipment Appraisers
NADA Advisory Board Member
Member of the National Auto Body Council
Total Loss Valuation Instructor
Classic Car Restoration Club
Claims and Litigation Management Subrogation Committee
Honorable Order of the Blue Goose Auto Appraisers of Greater Chicago
Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA)
Ferrari Club of America
Harley Davidson Owners Group
Ritchie Bros. is the world's largest auctioneer of heavy equipment and trucks.
Kenworth, Peterbilt, International, Freightliner, Mack, and many more trucking clubs.
Classic Car Club of America (CCCA)
Society of Automotive Historians
The National International Harvester Collectors Club
Antique Automobile Club of America
The Society of Automotive Historians, Inc.
Mustang Club of America American Motorcyclist Association
Antique Motorcycle Club of America