Mid-Valley Claims Association News Network - January 2016

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

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 Luncheon Meeting

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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 midvalleyclaims@gmail.com

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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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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

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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 midvalleyclaims@gmail.com

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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 sarah@gemsearchgroup.com.

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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 bob@tucknott.com.

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 Gary@GEMSearchgroup.com. 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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