Sacramento Claims Association News Network - November 2015

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Sacramento Claims Association Your 2015 SCA Executive Staff

President

Vice President

Steve Moore

Barrish Pelham & Associates smoore@barrish.com Education Committee

Jack Corry

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April Wilkinson

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Secretary Treasurer

Cathrin Nevin

VeriClaim catnevin@gmail.com Giving/Charitable Committee

And Your 2015 SCA Board of Directors Bryan Harrison

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Message from 2015 SCA

President Steve Moore, PE, CASp With Halloween, Daylight Savings, and the World Series all on the near horizon, we have officially embarked on the annual journey into the Holiday Season!

Regardless of the fact that Home Depot and other businesses already 2015 SCA President have Christmas decorations on disSteve Moore, PE, CASp play, I hope everyone can somehow Barrish Pelham & Associates, Inc. slow things down in their busy lives so they can truly enjoy the spirit of the Holiday Season with friends, family, and loved ones. I would like to start the good cheer by congratulating our recently elected Directors to the SCA Board...Ashley Ramsey, Barbara Tyler, and me! All three of us were voted onto the Board for a three year term at last month’s October luncheon. I believe I speak for Ashley and Barbara when I say we will all do our very best to help continue the success of the SCA and keep it a viable and germane association in the insurance industry.

I was just thinking...Safety First! I know our October luncheon presenter would appreciate that. A humongous THANK YOU! goes out to Mr. Andy Bull, of CH Bull Company, who entertained and educated all of us last month with his Ladder Safety presentation, “CLIMB”. I know all of the attendees left the luncheon with further awareness and much more respect for even a Class III step stool!

My next THANK YOU! goes out to the SCA Social committee who have done so much to organize and execute what promises to be a fantastic Halloween event at the Capitol Garage on Thursday, October 29. And of course, I can never forget about the AWESOME sponsors for the event, the SCA Members! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! for your continued support, commitment, and loyalty! Please do make every effort to join us this Thursday.

Speaking of fantastic holiday treats, the SCA’s fourth and final education seminar will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015, at the Lions Gate hotel. This 2.0 continuing education unit accredited seminar on “Social Media & Geolocation” should be a very interesting look into cyber investigations utilizing social media. I would hope everyone in the SCA, who uses social media in their everyday lives, is very interested in this subject. I hope to see all of you there for our final education seminar of the year!

Is there a better way to wrap up the 2015 Holiday Season than with the SCA’s Annual Charities Donations at the December luncheon?

I don’t think so! continued page 7

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Your 2015 SCA Executive Staff & Board of Directors Message from 2015 SCA President Steve Moore The SCA is Gearing-up for the Holidays Recent SCA Charitable Beneficiaries Upcoming SCA Events Schedule Association News Network Calendar of Events Early Bird Membership Drive is ON for 2016 Andy Bull on Ladder Safety at October SCA Eat Drink & Be Scary - Autumn SCA Mixer this Thursday, October 29th Social Media & Geolocation CE Luncheon Seminar at November 12, 2015 SCA Charitable Causes Key Element to Success of SCA People on the Move News From the DOI SCA Sacramento Claims Association News Network Service Directory Sponsors Association News Network Job Connection 2016 SCA Membership Application

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2015 Schedule of Events

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October 29th Autumn Social Mixer - 4:30-7pm Eat, Drink & Be Scary! @ Capitol Garage 1500 K Street, downtown Sacramento - see pg 8

November 12th - Educational Seminar Educational Seminar - 12pm-2pm

Social Media & Geolocation in the Real World

Garrett McGill & Stephen Roper - Digistream- see pg 9 - plus FOOD DRIVE!

December 10th - Holiday Luncheon Annual Charities/Donations - 12pm-1pm Please bring non-perishable food items to the October & November SCA meetings to add to the collection to be donated to the Sacramento Food Bank.

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Calendar of Events Sun Mon Tues Wed

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15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Mid-Valley Claims Central Coast Claims Luncheon meeting Luncheon meeting MidValleyClaims.org CentralCoastClaims.org

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29 30 1 2 3 4 5 Central Coast Claims Holiday Bingo Luncheon CentralCoastClaims.org

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Early Bird Membership Drive for 2016 Is On! The Sacramento Claims Association Membership Committee is pleased to announce the Early Bird Membership Drive launch for 2016!

The organization has worked diligently to continue to provide programs and events of interest and value to claims adjusters.

“We continue to encourage the carrier claims people and independent adjusters to participate, and to attend and become more involved,” Moore added.

“The Sacramento Claims Association is always committed to maintaining a high degree of professional courtesy within our As of October 1st, cur- ranks.” rent members may reIn addition to the organization actively taking measures to connew at a discount, and new members who join for 2016 will tinue to raise its standing within the community at large, the receive membership privileges for the remainder of 2015. association has been building on its sphere of local charitable Annual membership dues provide a significant financial support causes to support. to the organization. And, a strong membership helps to keep a The SCA Board has opted to continue to offer annual FREE non-profit like SCA viable and alive. Without all of us together Memberships to insurance carrier adjusters (with an optional there would be no SCA. suggested $10 donation going to the charitable fund). Comple“This organization could not maintain the strong standing we tion and submission of a simple membership application now enjoy today without the support of all our members,” stated SCA allows all such claims people the benefits of membership. See President Steve Moore. page 15, or Sign up or renew now at www.SacramentoClaims.org.

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CLIMB! Andy Bull on Ladder Safety at October SCA

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By Lynna Harrison, Association News Network, Inc.

Andy Bull, “The Ladder Guy”, brought his fabulous presentation on ladder safety, “CLIMB”, to the Sacramento Claims Association on October 12, 2015

Mr. Bull explained that the Senate passed a mandatory Safety Meeting for all businesses back in 1989. He has been giving his talk about Ladder Safety to 8 or 10 groups a month regularly now for years, so the SCA was very pleased to be able to present him to the group.

Falls from a ladder, Bull says, represent the second most common cause of accidental deaths, just from six foot ladders or shorter.

Developing the ability to choose theright ladder for the job at hand is a must to become a safety expert.

Mr. Bull uses the example that most of us started with Fisher Price toy ladders

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The main point Andy attempts to drive home in these presentations is for all of us to change the way we think about using ladders. He advised to keep knees touching the ladder like the “thrill of victory”. It can become “the agony of defeat if you go higher”.

Each ladder has a “duty type” with important weight limit information.

Bull, himself, weighs over 300 lbs and requires a “Type 1A” ladder. A “Type 1” is rated for a maximum 250 lbs. “Type 2” is 225 lbs. “Type 3” is 200 lbs (most common). The “Type 1AA” is rated for up to 375 lbs. The specific Type rating should be on the side of the ladder.

The safest now, he said, is a three legged stepladder.

Andy said that “the statement ‘Knowledge is Power’ is a crock It is what you do with what you know.”

Our two charities for 2015 are the MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) and the Sacramento Children’s Home. This year’s presentation promises to pluck at your heart strings and be very memorable! We are also featuring our annual Food Drive at both the November and December meetings. All donations and proceeds will be delivered to the Sacramento Food Bank.

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“Superman would stand on the edge of a building and say ‘it’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Superman.’ WE are not planes,” he stated in his emphatic style.

He suggested keeping your body pressed into the ladder. He gave the example of a man that reached into his back pocket to answer cell phone and fell and died.

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Please remember my SCA Office door is always open to the Membership and anyone interested in joining our association. I hope all of you have a wonderful Holiday Season with your families and loved ones. I truly look forward to seeing you soon at an SCA event!

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Investigative Technology:

Social Media & Geolocation In the Real World at Nov 12th SCA Continuing Ed Luncheon - 2 CE credits

Thursday

November 12, 2015 Noon - 2pm

@ LIONS GATE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER

The Sacramento Claims Association is pleased to present our fourth continuing education seminar of 2015, Social Media/ Cyber Investigations and Geolocation in the Real World at the November 12th meeting. This will be a 2.0 CEU, DOI certified, presentation in an extended luncheon format.

This will be a very informative 2 hour education seminar presented by Garrett McGinn and Stephen Roper, of DigiStream.

Cyber investigations have evolved dramatically over the past two years. This session utilizes case studies in order to highlight the efficacy of the next generation of social media search methods, including geotagging, hash tagging and graph searching subjects. In addition, geosocial data allows investigators the ability to supply property and casualty adjusters, in particular, with eyewitness accounts of large accidents, as well as the ability to contact the witnesses in order to further an investigation. These investigations can pinpoint information previously outside the reach of the general population. Case studies involve an analysis of

Garrett McGinn and Stephen Roper, of Digistream

At McClellan Park 3410 Westover Street, Sacramento, CA 95652

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incidents occurring in both industrial and public entities. The audience will take away information on how to properly launch an investigation, how to uncover and verify the subject’s online identity, as well as how to preserve and authenticate information in court.

Garrett McGinn is the Director of DigiStream’s Intelligence Division, and has over nine years of experience in the private investigative industry. He is a licensed California Private Investigator as well as an Associate Certified Fraud Examiner.

He holds a Masters Degree in TransAtlantic Relations from the Uniwersytet Jagielloński in Kraków, Poland, and a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations from the University of California, Davis. Mr. McGinn trained in advanced continued next page

of Digistream

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Charitable Causes Key to Success of SCA

Call for meeting attendees to bring non-perishable food items for the annual Food Drive

By Bryan Harrison

One of the key elements an organization like the Sacramento Claims Association is able to harness is the wherewithal to support local charitable causes. As a nonprofit 501(c)6 organization, part of the SCA mission has become to utilize funds and manpower from within the ranks to give back to the community at large.

Chosen charitable beneficiaries have been many over the past several years, including a financial contribution at this year’s golf tournament to the local Muscular Dystrophy Association this past June.

The December 10th SCA luncheon meeting will feature speak-

ers from both the MDA and The Sacramento Children’s Home.

Learn more about www.mda.org/office/sacramento these organizations and their respective missions at: www. mda.org/office/sacramento and www.kidshome.org.

Additionally, the SCA has developed a tradition of providing donations to the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.

Attendees at the November and December luncheon meetings are encouraged to bring non-perishable food item contributions to go toward the overall association donation to the cause. Direct financial donations will also be accepted.

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surveillance tactics in the United Kingdom, achieving a Level III Advanced Award in Foot & Mobile Surveillance in 2007.

He has headed the Intelligence Division since 2012, developing cutting edge services in the fight against fraud. Prior to his employment with DigiStream in 2006, Mr. McGinn was a Research Analyst for Glass, Lewis & Co., an institutional investment advisory firm.

Stephen Roper is the Desktop Operations Manager in DigiStream’s Intelligence Division.

Prior to that time he was the Division’s Lead Investigative Analyst. Stephen has com-

pleted over 1,000 digital investigations and comprehensive background checks across the United States, including preemployment screenings for public agencies. Additionally, he researches and develops new investigative techniques capable of improving the staff’s abilities to uncover notable online content. Prior to DigiStream, Stephen was a reporter for the Shenzhen Daily in Shenzhen, China as well as an instructor at the prestigious Bao’an Zhong Xue Academy. He graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a double major in English and Media Writing.

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Jacob Hunter Announces Launch of Environmental Assessment Services Jacob Hunter is very pleased to announce the launch of Environmental Assessment Services. The Principal Hygienist and company founder, Hunter brings years of extensive experience in the industry - both with environmental testing and work on the restoration side - to this new venture. EAS, he explains, is providing Mold, Asbestos, and Restoration testing & consulting services.

“We set ourselves apart by having a diverse background and understanding of what restoration and insurance professionals need from us. I know what a contractor needs to keep their client happy, and help the adjuster close their file.

A Bay Area native, Jacob grew up in Fremont, and went to high school and college in Santa Cruz.

“I worked for my father’s restoration firm when I was a teenager and throughout my college years, and into my twenties.”

In reality, Jacob started Environmental Assessment Services back in 2005. “I took a break, working with another firm since 2010,” he explains. “The time and circumstances are now right, and now I am back at it with EAS.” Mr. Hunter is a Council Certified Indoor Environmentalist by the ACAC, and an IICRC Applied Structural Drying Specialist. He also holds a Commercial Drying Specialist credential among his many other IICRC certifications.

Chad Smith Construction Announces Addition of Estimator Al Bove Chad Smith Construction is pleased to announce the addition of Estimator Al Bove.

Chad Smith Construction, Inc., a Full Service, L icens e d and Insured General Contractor that takes great pride in providing accurate estimating services and professionally coordinating multiple construction trades and services.

“Our company specializes in Residential Remodels and Insurance Restoration Repairs, throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding cities,” Chad Smith explains.

A native of Walnut Creek, Al Bove gained invaluable experience with years of working as a claims adjuster before moving over to the restoration industry side.

“I began as a claims adjuster for Allstate Insurance in 1984,” he shares, “making the transition to construction estimator in 2011.”

“Prior to that, I managed a car stereo and alarm store in Concord, California,” he adds.

He touts his strongest accomplishment professionally as “making the successful transition from claims adjuster to construction estimator”.

Mr. Bove expressed his excitement about the new opportunity before him working with Chad Smith and crew.

In his spare time, Bove tells us “I like to explore this region of our beautiful state on my Harley. I also belong to a bowling league that meets once a week. “ Welcome Al Bove: above@chadsmithconstruction.com, or (925) 348-1669.

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Wildfires spur reminder of homeowner insurance options California FAIR Plan offers backstop for hard to place policies SACRAMENTO, Calif. - With two of the largest fires in California history recently devastating the northern part of the state, unseasonably high fall temperatures and fire season extended well into the fall, it is more important than ever to make sure homeowners and renters have the insurance coverage they need in case disaster strikes. California consumers in high-risk fire areas across the state are reminded that fire coverage is available everywhere in the state.

The Department of Insurance is working to remind agents and brokers that insurance coverage in high-risk fire areas is available to all homeowners. The California Fair Access to Insurance Requirements plan, commonly known as the FAIR Plan, is the insurer of last resort for residents unable to find coverage through other insurers.

The department also has resources available to help make sure Californians get the coverage they need. The department's website has a homeowner comparison tool, and a list of insurance companies licensed to sell homeowner insurance in California which can be used to shop for available coverage in an area and compare price and coverage features.

"Consumers need to know that insurance is available," said Commissioner Dave Jones. "It is important to shop around to make sure you are getting the coverage that is right for you.

If you are not able to find the coverage you need, the department is here to help. Call us or ask your agent or broker about the options available, including the FAIR Plan."

The FAIR Plan provides insurance coverage to homeowners unable to purchase insurance

for their home or business in the conventional insurance market.

The FAIR Plan provides coverage for the perils of fire or lightning, internal explosion and smoke. For an additional premium, extended coverage (windstorm, hail, explosion, riot or civil commotion, aircraft, vehicles, and volcanic eruption) and vandalism or malicious mischief coverage may be added to the policy.

Since the FAIR Plan policy does not cover all the perils insured under a traditional homeowner insurance policy such as theft or liability, consumers may want to consider purchasing a Differences in Conditions policy in addition to the FAIR Plan policy that will cover these additional risks. An agent or broker should be able to locate an insurance company that sells this type of coverage. The FAIR Plan policy meets the minimum coverage required by mortgage companies.

In addition to the FAIR Plan, consumers can turn to the nonadmitted or surplus lines market to find the coverage they need. This type of policy is sold through licensed surplus lines brokers. An agent or broker should be able to locate a surplus lines broker who can help them search the non-admitted market to locate an insurer willing to insure their home.

The department sent a notice to agents and brokers reminding them of their obligation to assist consumers in purchasing insurance coverage for properties that are difficult to insure. The notice reminds insurance professionals of the many resources available to assist with finding the appropriate coverage including department resources, surplus lines and the FAIR Plan.

Consumers may purchase insurance from the FAIR plan, if they receive three declinations from insurance companies in the traditional admitted market.

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Residents are also urged to do a home inventory. Free apps are available from the Insurance Information Institute iii.org (Know your Stuff app) and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners naic.org (My Home scr.APP.book). Both are free for iPhone and Android phones.

Property owners and renters are also reminded to make sure they have enough coverage to rebuild their home, which is based on the cost per-square-foot to build a home in their area, and the particular building materials and characteristics of their home.

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ALLIANCE ENVIRONMENTAL - Ed Work 1250 Campbell Avenue www.alliance-enviro.com • (408) 830-9700 San Jose, CA 95126 info@alliance-enviro.com • Fax (408) 980-9746 AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Barry Metcalf/George Platt 8440 Elder Creek Road bmetcalf@amer-tech.com • (916) 388-2440 Sacramento, CA 95828 Fax (916) 388-2445 BELFOR USA - Grant Cody 3132 Dwight Rd Ste 300 (916) 399-1865 • Fax (916) 399-9388 Elk Grove, CA 95758 grant.cody@us.belfor.com CLEANRITE BUILDRITE Wind, Water, Fire, Mold - 24 Hours (800) 870-0030 Sacramento, Yuba City, Chico & Redding www.CRBR.com P.W. STEPHENS ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. - Jason Kettlehut 3278 Swetzer Road www.pwstephensinc.com • (916) 790-4119 Loomis, CA 95650 jasonk@pwsei.com

CRIME SCENE/FATALITY CLEAN-UP CLEANRITE BUILDRITE Wind, Water, Fire, Mold - 24 Hours Sacramento, Yuba City, Chico & Redding

(800) 870-0030 www.CRBR.com

ENGINEERS - FORENSIC

BARRISH PELHAM & ASSOCIATES, INC. - Lisa Esquivel 3001 E Street lesquivel@barrish.com • (916) 418-9100 Sacramento, CA 95816 www.Barrish.com • Fax (916) 400-4874 COMPLERE ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. - Gene Wilkins, P.E. Fire C&O, Property Liability, Thermography, Structural 4230 Kiernan Av., Suite 210 wilkins@complere.com • (209) 545-8165 Modesto, CA 95356 www.complere.com • Fax (209) 545-8170 HAAG ENGINEERING COMPANY - Barbara Larson Leaders in blarson@haagglobal.com • (949) 861-8847 Forensic Engineering www.haagengineering.com • Fax (949) 861-8683 I-ENG-A® OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA A Division of Pauli Engineering, Inc www.pauliengineering.com • (559) 237-4408 Cause & Origin Investigations, Plans for building reconstruction.

OCONNOR ENGINEERING - Michael O’Connor/Chuck Thomas 1172 National Dr. Ste 100 (916) 640-0640 Sacramento, CA 95834 www.OConnor-Engineering.com

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FIRE INVESTIGATORS

FIRE CAUSE ANALYSIS - Ulises Castellon, CPCU Throughout California, Arizona (800) 726-5939 • Fax: (510) 649-3099 Nevada, Oregon, N. Dakota & Minnesota inquiry@fcafire.com John Miller Investigations (JMI) - John Miller, CFI Throughout Northern California (530) 346-1111

jmi@jmifire.com • www.JMIfire.com

FLOOR COVERING

MASTERS WHOLESALE - Jeff Lovelace 2504 Mercantile Dr. jlovelace@masterswholesale.com • (916) 997-6728 Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 www.MastersWholesale.com • Fax (916) 669-3894

LEAK DETECTION/PLUMBING

AMERICAN LEAK DETECTION - Monte Routon P.O. Box 525 www.AmericanLeakDetect.com • (916) 331-6443 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 americanleakdetectionsacramento@ymail.com BULL’S EYE LEAK DETECTION - Daniel Spatz P. O. Box 73114 www.BullsEyeLeak.com • (916) 760-8944 Davis, CA 95614 office@bullseyeleak.com • Fax (916) 760-8970 MASTERS WHOLESALE - Mike LaVerdure 2504 Mercantile Dr. mlaverdure@masterswholesale.com • (916) 997-0423 Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 www.MastersWholesale.com • Fax (916) 669-3891

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

CLAIMS INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS

OVERSPRAY REMOVAL

NATIONWIDE OVERSPRAY REMOVAL - Eric Gerencser Benicia, California

www.overspray.net • (925) 408-5909 Safe Overspray Removal eric@overspray.net • (800) 345-1269

PROPERTY RESTORATION-CLOTHING SPECIALISTS FRSTeam - Manndie Tingler 910 Striker Ave. Ste E Sacramento, CA 95364

PROPERTY RESTORATION/CONTENTS

(916) 997-8119 MTingler@frsteam.com

AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Barry Metcalf/George Platt 8440 Elder Creek Road bmetcalf@amer-tech.com • (916) 388-2440 Sacramento, CA 95828 Fax (916) 388-2445 BELFOR USA - Grant Cody 3132 Dwight Rd Ste 300 (916) 399-1865 • Fax (916) 399-9388 Elk Grove, CA 95758 grant.cody@us.belfor.com CLEANRITE BUILDRITE Wind, Water, Fire, Mold - 24 Hours (800) 870-0030 Sacramento, Yuba City, Chico & Redding www.CRBR.com LAWTON CONSTRUCTION - Brett Lawton P. O. Box 6026 www.LawtonConstruction.com • (916) 434-9280 Auburn, CA 95604 866-990-5150 •Fax (916) 434-2590 SERVICEMASTER CLEANING & RESTORATION SERVICES - James Johnson Serving Sacramento (916) 983-8084 Placer & El Dorado Counties servicemastercrs@yahoo.com SERVICEMASTER OF NAPA COUNTY, VALLEJO & BENICIA - Eric Larson/Lynn Fuller smnvb@interx.net • (800) 648-1608 Serving Napa County, Vallejo and Benicia Fax (707) 257-1608 SERVICEMASTER RESTORATION SERVICES - Robert Scott Serving Sacramento rscott@sharjo.com • (800) 480-TIDY Contra Costa & Sonoma Counties www.svmcleaning-restoration.com ZEBRA RESTORATION - Michael “ Z” Zboralske/Debbie Kutch 11365 Sunrise Park Dr. Ste 200 z@zebrarestoration.com • (916) 635-8571 Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 Debbie@zebrarestoration.com • Fax (916) 635-8573

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. WINDOW COVERING Serving the Insurance Industry since 1995.

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