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Central Coast Claims
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A Professional Insurance Claims Organization
Insuring The Insurer
November 2013
Volume XXI • Number VII
www.CentralCoastClaims .org
Celebrating 20 Years
with the CCCA!
Five Things Insurance Adjustors Need to Know
About Indoor Contamination Claims
Plan NOW To Attend The Next CCCA Luncheon
Thursday
November 21, 2013
As the CCCA Moves to
Massimo’s
Italian Restaurant
5200 Mowry Ave
Fremont, CA 94538
Join us in welcoming guest speaker
John R. Riera, CIE, CMRS, CMC, CAC, LST
American Air Testing, Inc.
CCCA IS MOVING TO
MASSIMO’S
5200 Mowry Ave
Fremont, CA 94538
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Central Coast Claims Association News Network • November 2013
Your Central Coast Claims Association Board of Directors
2013 Officers
President
Bob Tucknott
Tucknott Electric Co.
(925) 931-0800
VICE President
Tammy Cothran
AAA
[email protected]
[email protected]
Secretary
Treasurer
PW Stephens Environmental
(510) 896-9065
[email protected]
Casualty Adjusters Guide
(408) 782-5998
Jackie Mezeul
Shelly Lefore
[email protected]
Past President
Denise Garcia
Polygon
(408) 483-7370
denise.garcia @polygongroup.com
2013 Board of Directors
Steve Churchill
Koning & Associates
Charitable Committee
Rob Meyers
Bryan Harrison
Environmental Remedies Association News Network, Inc.
Speaker Chair
Charitable Committee
Liza Andrade
Kim MacFarlane
FRSTeam
PW Stephens Environmental, Inc.
Membership Chair
Golf Tournament
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Central Coast Claims Association News Network • November 2103
Moving To Massimo’s as of
November 21st Luncheon Meeting
www.CentralCoastClaims.org
Insuring The Insurer
November 2013
Volume XXI . Number VII
Inside this issue
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2013 CCCA Officers &
Board of Directors
November President’s Message
CCCA Upcoming Events
Five Things Adjustors Need To Know
About Indoor Air Contamination
C.C.C.A.N.N. Services Directory
A.N.N. Job Connection
Join CCCA Online Now
November message from 2013
CCCA President Bob Tucknott
Wow we had a great bowling outing last
month at the Morgan Hill Bowl. Thanks to all
of our great volunteers that stepped forward
at the last minute to make this happen. We
especially want to thank our sponsors who
helped make this a financial success, without
you we couldn’t do the things that we do in
our association and for the charitable causes
we support.
Next month we are going to Massimo’s to try that place out for a change,
and to see if we can get a larger crowd there. Please make every attempt to
attend this meeting, it is important that we get a good showing for the new
restaurant and get your opinion on the new digs...See you there!
Sincerely Your President 2013,
Bob Tucknott
Robert A. Tucknott
2013 CCCA President
Tucknott Electric Company
925-931-0800 • [email protected]
www.CentralCoastClaims.org
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Central Coast Claims Association News Network • November 2013
2013
Luncheon Meetings at:
Massimo’s Restaurant
5200 Mowry Ave
Fremont, CA 94538
CCCA IS MOVING TO
MASSIMO’S
as of the
November 21, 2013
Luncheon Meeting
5200 Mowry Ave
Fremont, CA 94538
November 21, 2013 - Luncheon
The CCCA is pleased to announce the move
to Massimo’s as of the November luncheon.
Speaker to be determined - stay tuned. Save
the date! Invite your associates, clients,
friends, and industry insiders to join us at this
new venue.
Join us in welcoming guest speaker
John R. Riera, CIE, CMRS, CMC, CAC, LST
American Air Testing, Inc.
at Massimo’s Italian Restaurant
5200 Mowry Ave.
Fremont, CA
- see page 6
December 5 - Holiday Party
The CCCA annual Holiday Luncheon party will
also be held at Massimo’s. Plan now to attend!
details to be announced
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Central Coast Claims Association News Network • November 2103
Five Things Insurance Adjustors Need to Know
About Indoor Contamination Claims
Please join the Central Coast
Claims Association in welcoming
our November 21, 2013 luncheon
meeting guest speaker, John Riera,
of American Air Testing
John R Riera, CIE, CMRS,
CMC, CAC, LAI, is the owner of
American Air Testing, A family
owned business.
A native San Franciscan, Mr.
Riera started the business 12 years
ago in San Francisco. His firm now has performed more than 6,500
documented indoor air quality inspections throughout the Bay Area.
Mr. Riera serves as an Expert Witness, with experience in multiple
cases related to indoor air quality and water leak detection - using
infrared technology. He is State Licensed both as a CAC and LAI
investigations, and holds national certifications covering biological
and chemical contamination investigations.
John’s interest in the environmental field started when working
on the Alaska Pipeline Project during the 1970s. He also did environmental testing in New Orleans two weeks after the Katrina Hurricane.
According the EPA, Indoor pollution sources that release gases
or particles into the air are the primary cause of indoor air quality
problems in homes. Inadequate ventilation can increase indoor pollutant levels by not bringing in enough outdoor air to dilute emissions
from indoor sources and by not carrying indoor air pollutants out of
the home. High temperature and humidity levels can also increase
concentrations of some pollutants.
Mold, mildew, and other contributors also present major concerns over air quality, and control.
Plan now to attend!
Serving
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Bay Area...
Join the CCCA for the next
luncheon meeting
Thursday
November 21, 2013
As the CCCA Moves to
Massimo’s
Italian Restaurant
5200 Mowry Ave
Fremont, CA 94538
Join us in welcoming guest speaker
John R. Riera, CIE, CMRS, CMC, CAC, LST
American Air Testing, Inc.
11:30 a.m. check-in
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm luncheon
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Central Coast Claims Association News Network • November 2013
Central Coast Claims A.N.N. Services Directory
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and Overseas
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American Technologies, Inc. - Kyle Pickett
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Fax (408) 362-3035
JM Environmental, Inc. - John Moore & the JM Team
PO Box 2189
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Granite Bay, CA 95746-2189
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P.W. Stephens Environmental, inc. - Steve MacFarlane/Kim MacFarlane
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Fax (510) 651-7702
Fremont, CA 94538
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Milpitas, CA 95035
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(800) 400-5058
1070 Commercial St., Ste 101
Fax (408) 436-1892
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[email protected]
Contractors - Electrical
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6850 Regional St. Suite 110
[email protected] • (925) 931-0800
Dublin, CA 94568
www.Tucknott.com • Fax (925) 931-0817
contractors - general/Restoration
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186 Barnard Ave
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Belfor USA - Dave Warters/Lisa Schwichtenberg
2365 Industrial Pkwy West
(888) 543-3473 • Fax (510) 887-9110
[email protected]
Hayward, CA 94545
IQV ConstRUCTION, INC. - Jeff Radzinski/Hoyt Philipp
[email protected] - Direct: 408.582.9211 • Fax 408-582-9261 • Cell: 408-836-0333
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Paul Davis Restoration of Silicon Valley
1055 Pecten Ct.
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Milpitas, CA 95035
Fax (408) 942-1307
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325 Old County Rd.
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www.wardtekinc.com • Fax (650) 631-1302
P.W. Stephens Environmental, inc. - Steve MacFarlane/Kim MacFarlane
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Fax (510) 651-7702
Fremont, CA 94538
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(800) 400-5058
1070 Commercial St., Ste 101
Fax (408) 436-1892
San Jose, CA 95112
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(510) 723-1000
Hayward, CA 94545
[email protected] • Fax (510) 723-1010
property restoration/Contents
American Technologies, Inc. - Kyle Pickett
23 Las Colinas Lane # 107
(408) 362-3030
Fax (408) 362-3035
San Jose, Ca. 95119
Belfor USA - Dave Warters/Lisa Schwichtenberg
2365 Industrial Pkwy West
(888) 543-3473 • Fax (510) 887-9110
Hayward, CA 94545
[email protected]
Paul Davis Restoration of Silicon Valley
1055 Pecten Ct.
800-954-FIRE • (408) 510-5300
Milpitas, CA 95035
Fax (408) 942-1307
restoration management COMPANY
Water, Smoke & Environmental Specialists
(800) 400-5058
1070 Commercial St., Ste 101
Fax (408) 436-1892
San Jose, CA 95112
[email protected]
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Contractors - Microbial Remediation
alliance Environmental - Ed Work
3545 Victor Street
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Santa Clara, CA 95054
[email protected] • Fax(408) 980-9746
American Technologies, Inc. - Kyle Pickett
23 Las Colinas Lane # 107
(408) 362-3030
San Jose, Ca. 95119
Fax (408) 362-3035
Belfor USA - Dave Warters/Lisa Schwichtenberg
2365 Industrial Pkwy West
(888) 543-3473 • Fax (510) 887-9110
Hayward, CA 94545
[email protected]
JM Environmental, Inc. - John Moore & the JM Team
PO Box 2189
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Central Coast Claims Association News Network • November 2103
Disaster Kleeup Specialists- Asbestos Worker
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Position: Project Manager
Qualifications:
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• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
•Outstanding time management skills
• Completion or in the process of completing IICRC Training is a plus
• Approved Respirator physical and fit testing
•Occasional heavy lifting (up to 50lbs)
• Computer experience is required in MS Outlook and other
programs (Xactimate is a plus
Working conditions for this position include but are not limited to the following:
•On occasion, be exposed to hazardous situations or chemicals
• Working in confined areas
• Required to be on-call and work after hours when necessary
• Daily traveling is required
Please send a resume to: [email protected]
Ream Construction- The Lead Carpenter
Manages all aspects of construction remodeling jobs from start to finish
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum 4 years work experience in full service construction remodels
• Computer software proficiency with Windows, MS Office, Outlook
and job processing software
• Familiar with estimating software, Xactimate experience a plus
Please send resume or application to [email protected]
Disaster Kleenup Specialists-Fire Damage Lead Technician
QUALIFICATIONS: Read and interpret technical information and contracts
Proficient with a computer including PSA, Outlook, and Windows
EXPERIENCE: Have at least one current fire damage restoration repair certification through IICRC or
other governing body, plus two other certifications in related field such as POI, Air Duct Cleaning,
Xactimate, Media Restoration, etc
Please send resume or application to [email protected]
Disaster Kleenup Specialists- Fire/Water Technician
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Proficient with water damage mitigation equipment
• Able to respond to on-call after hour emergencies
• Read chemical labels
• Knowledge of fire and water damage protocols and procedures
Experience: Water Damage repair or Fire Damage certification through IICRC or other governing
body. Please send resume or application to [email protected]
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• Proficient in abatement procedures, protocols, and regulations
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, ensuring strict accuracy in work
• Ability to read and interpret technical information
• Able to respond on time
Experience:
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• Complete refresher course annually
• Current Asbestos Certification
Please send resume or application to [email protected]
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