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Mid-Valley Claims
Association News Network
January 2016
Volume XXII • Number XII
Serving MVCA
Since 1994
www.MidValleyClaims.org
Thanks to all who attended the.
Mid-Valley Claims Association
Holiday Luncheon
Celebrates
- see page 4
Join MVCA for our first Luncheon meeting of the new year
Things That Burn in the Night
A Look at Home Fires
with
Jim Nolt, PE
JH Nolt Associates
Electrical, Mechanical &
Corrosion Engineers
Friday,
January 15, 2016
at
Pa pa pa v lo’s
Mediterranean Bistro
501 N. Lincoln Center, Stockton
- see page 5
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Mid-Valley Claims Association News Network • January 2016
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Mid-Valley Claims Association News Network • January 2016
Mid-Valley Claims
Association
January 2016
Volume XXII • Number XII
MVCA
Dear Members,
Happy New Year! I hope that you and your families
enjoyed your holiday and New Years’ festivities.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, we would like
to thank everyone who joined us for our Holiday
Party in December at The Reserve at Spanos Park.
Thank you to all who donated toys to the “Toys for
Tots”. As you are aware, Haven of Peace received
our toy donation. It was heartwarming to feel their gratitude at our luncheon.
We hope to continue our support for this wonderful organization in the future.
A special thank you goes out to Andrea and her team at The Reserve at Spanos
Park for putting together such a beautiful venue to host our holiday luncheon.
Luncheon meetings are held the
THIRD FRIDAY of each month
at Papapavlo’s in Stockton,
except where indicated.
www.MidValleyClaims.org
Upcoming Events
Friday, January 15, 2016
Luncheon Meeting
James Nolt, PE
“Things That Burn in the Night”
Friday, February 19, 2016
Luncheon Meeting
Friday, March 18, 2016
Luncheon Meeting
Friday, April 15, 2016
Luncheon Meeting
Friday, May 20, 2016
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It is my pleasure to once again serve as your 2016 President. I would like to thank
each and every one of you for your continued attendance and participation. Your
contribution is what makes our organization as wonderful as it is today.
As we move forward, it is the goal of The Mid-Valley Claims Association to
provide each of you with as many educational opportunities as possible. With
that said, I value your thoughts and opinions. We need your input to know how
we can better serve you. If you ever want to discuss ideas about educational opportunities that would benefit our claims association, as well as our industry as
a whole, feel free to contact me or any board member with your ideas.
To start off the New Year, we welcome an engineer, Jim Nolt, of JHNolt Associates
as our guest speaker. Mr. Nolt will be presenting “Things that Burn in the Night”.
Please don’t forget to renew you annual membership for 2016. Feel free to renew
your membership online, by mail, or in person. This newsletter will include
MVCA’s 2016 Membership Application.
I hope to see you all on the 15th, for our luncheon at Papapavlo’s!
Sincerely,
Staci Moreno
2015-’16 Mid-Valley Claims Association President
Claims Adjuster
Frontier Adjusters
(209) 603-5006
[email protected]
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Mid-Valley Claims Association News Network • January 2016
Thanks to all who attended the.
Mid-Valley Claims Association
Holiday Luncheon
Celebrating
By Lynna Harrison
The Mid Valley Claims Association enjoyed
a special Holiday Luncheon at the very
beautifully decorated Banquet Room at The
Reserve at Spanos golf course.
It felt like a lovely winter wonder land with
sparkling lights and snowflakes on the ceiling.
President Staci Moreno ask for “heart warming” stories from the crowd and invited a few
members to speak.
Bryan Harrison gave an update on the Mountain
House Feral Cat Rescue they helped found,
including a heart-warming story about his sister
Vicky and nephew Kevin adopting two kittens
from the group. Following the loss of their cat, Wildflower, they are in love with
their new kitties, and greatly enjoying the new additions to their family.
Members all brought a new toy to support “Haven of Peace”. The organization
provides shelter for the homeless and families in need, located in French Camp,
since 1959.
Their Executive Director, Olga Rodriguez, gave a heart felt speech thanking Mid
Valley Claims for all their support.
She said “when you purchase a gift for a stranger it
is really a big deal and I thank you from the bottom
of my heart”.
MVCA member and one-time President, Beth Ossino, Claims Manager for Golden Bear Insurance,
is an extremely active member of Haven of Peace,
donating her time and love to this great community
organization. She now serves as Vice President on
the Haven board of directors.
For more on how you can help, go to:
www.havenofpeaceinc.org.
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Mid-Valley Claims Association News Network • January 2016
Things That Burn in the Night
A Look at Home Fires with Jim Nolt, PE at January 15, 2016 MVCA
Please join the Mid-Valley
Claims Association for our
first luncheon meeting of the
new year this Friday, January
15, 2016 (yes, because New
Year’s Day was on a Friday,
the 3rd Friday is this week).
Our featured guest speaker
to kick-off the year will be
Mr. Jim Nolt, PE, of JH Nolt
Associates - Electrical, Mechanical & Corrosion Engineers.
His chosen topic, “Things That Burn In The Night” is a presentation reviewing the investigation of residential fires Mr.
Nolt has done in the past year or so.
Jim Nolt’s forensic investigation abilities have been honed
over years of education, training, experience in the field and,
he says, “curiosity”.
He is a licensed Professional Engineer in California, as well as
Nevada, Oregon and Hawaii. He earned his BSEE from the
University of Washington, and his MSEE from Stanford. He
tells us he also has an MBA from the“school of hard knocks!”;-)
Emphasis in this presentation will include what you can do
to prevent home fires in your own residence, as well as hotpoints to consider about fire claims. He will share information designed to help increase your awareness of potential
hazards and understanding of the causes and effects of fires.
Please purchase your lunch online now so we have an accurate count, or contact MVCA President Staci Moreno to
make reservations for payment by check or cash at the door:
209-603-5006.
Join MVCA for our first
luncheon meeting of the new year
Friday,
January 15, 2016
as we welcome guest speaker
James Nolt, PE
JH Nolt Associates
Electrical, Mechanical & Corrosion Engineers
at
Pa pa pa v lo’s
Mediterranean Bistro
501 N. Lincoln Center, Stockton
11:30 a.m. check-in
Noon - 1:00 p.m. luncheon
Choice of Luncheon Entree Served
Just $22 for paid 2016 Members
Join or Renew Now!
$28 for Non-Members or No Reservations
Purchase your monthly lunch, and pay your
annual membership dues online,
directly, at: www.MidValleyClaims.org
Or, for payment by cash or check at the door,
please make your reservations now with
2015-’16 MVCA President Staci Moreno:
209-603-5006, or [email protected]
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Mid-Valley Claims Association News Network • January 2016
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Fax (916) 388-2445
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P.W. STEPHENS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. - Jason Kettlehut
3278 Swetzer Road
www.pwstephensinc.com • (916) 212-2962
Loomis, CA 95650
[email protected]
CONTRACTORS - ELECTRICAL
TUCKNOTT ELECTRIC CO. - Robert A. Tucknott, CFLC
Forensic Electrical Expert
[email protected] • (925) 931-0800
www.Tucknott.com • Fax (925) 931-0817
CONTRACTORS - GENERAL RESTORATION
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FIRE INVESTIGATORS
FIRE CAUSE ANALYSIS - Ulises Castellon, CPCU
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Nevada, Arizona, Oregon & N. Dakota
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Safe Overspray Removal [email protected] • (800) 345-1269
PROPERTY RESTORATION-CLOTHING SPECIALIST
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(800) 80-SMOKE • (916) 920-0482
Sacramento, CA 95834
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PROPERTY RESTORATION/CONTENTS
AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Barry Metcalf
8440 Elder Creek Road
[email protected] • (916) 388-2440
Sacramento, CA 95828
Fax (916) 388-2445
BELFOR USA - Grant Cody
3132 Dwight Rd Ste 300
(209) 339-4301 • Fax (209) 339-4302
Elk Grove, CA 95758
[email protected]
ROYALTY RESTORATION SERVICES - Kevin Messer/Gaye Bishop
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[email protected] • (209) 529-3110
Modesto, CA  95351
Fax (209) 529-3187
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TUCKNOTT RECEIVES FORENSIC LITIGATION
CONSULTANT CERTIFICATION
GEM SEARCH GROUP WELCOMES SARAH
EBBITT AS SENIOR EXECUTIVE RECRUITER
Gary Mingus, President of GEM Search Group, a full service
Insurance Staffing Company providing temporary and permanent placement of Insurance Professionals throughout
the United States, is very pleased to announce the addition
of Sarah Ebbitt – Senior Executive Recruiter – to the GEM
Search Group recruiting team.
Sarah will be instrumental in filling their client’s staffing requests throughout the United States, for Permanent and Temporary claims professionals.
Sarah brings over 11 years’ insurance-recruiting experience, with in-depth knowledge
of the Insurance Industry
Sarah was previously with CKM Staffing, a company Gary Mingus founded in 1999
prior to Gary starting GEM Search Group. At that time, Sarah had the unique benefit
of being trained as a recruiter by Gary, who has over 40 years’ experience in Claims
Management and Adjusting.
“Sarah will be a key asset to the recruiting ground force at GEM Search Group, which
has been growing at a rapid pace as we pick up new clients throughout the country.
Sarah’s claims acumen and sense of urgency will help us keep pace with the huge
demand”, Gary says.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Sarah Ebbitt’s passions are her family, horseback
riding, gardening and raising animals on their family farm.
Sarah Ebbitt, Sr. Recruiter at GEM Search Group, Inc., may be reached at: 866.935.4426
or [email protected].
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Robert Tucknott, President/CEO of Tucknott Electric
Company, has been awarded the designation of “Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant” by the Forensic
Expert Witness Association.
With more than 40 years in the Electrical Contracting
business, Tucknott Electric Co., Mr. Tucknott’s expertise
in the field has pulled him into the courtroom.
“I started slowly the Forensic phase of our business about
10 years ago,” he explains. “Currently about 50% of my time is spent doing forensics
and forensic electrical investigations testifying in court cases, and representing insurance companies and disputes involving electrical,” he says.
Tucknott Electric specializes in electrical construction and maintenance for residential,
commercial and industrial applications. “We also provide Forensic Electrical Expert
Witness work to clients throughout California and Nevada,” Tucknott now states
regularly at association events.
“I first got into the industry after I finished a four-year apprenticeship and worked
three years in another Electrical Contractor’s office learning to manage a business
and prepare estimates,” he says.
Prior to that, Tucknott spent time in service of our country, followed by a period in the
grocery business. “I was in the US Army during the Vietnam period and I worked at
Safeway when I first got out as a food clerk and produce manager.”
Originally from Oakland, California, Bob has grown his business locally, and earned
a great deal of respect in the process - in business and as a volunteer for service
organizations.
He possesses a lengthy list of credentials and certifications. “The strongest accomplishment I have had in my work so far is developing many successful employees
that have gone on to form their own businesses and advance through the industry,”
he states proudly.
In addition to long-time involvement in his local Rotary Club, Bob is a volunteer pilot
serving Angel Flight West. “I fly airplanes and spend a lot of time doing public benefit
flying for Angel Flight and many other organizations.”
Certified Forensic Litigation Consultant Bob Tucknott may be reached at: 925-9310800 or [email protected].
CASUALTY ADJUSTER
Freese & Gianelli is looking for a part-time Casualty Adjuster with Casualty and Property experience. Service area throughout the Central Valley. Fax resumes to 209 527-8847.
CLAIMS INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS
Gary E. Mingus, GEM Search Group provides both Temporary, Temp to Hire and Direct Hire placements
in the Insurance Industry also, placing Vendors related to the Insurance Industry. Call Gary Mingus
866-935-4426 or email to [email protected]. Serving the Insurance Industry since 1995.
Liability Claims Specialist
CSAC Excess Insurance Authority is looking for a qualified Liability Claims Specialist. Candidates
must have at least two years of GL exp. Visit our website at www.csac-eia.org to apply.
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