Insurance Restoration Consultants, Inc.

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1 Insurance Restoration Consultants, Inc. Experts in Commercial & Residential Restoration and Repairs Pittsburgh * Central PA * Philadelphia Pittsburgh (Corporate): 1035 Executive Drive; Suite A, Gibsonia, PA Office #: (412) *** Fax #: (412) Website: President s Statement Within the construction industry, I am a professional expert in the business of commercial and residential restoration and repair. My personal qualifications include: C.R. (Certified Restorer), C.G.R. (Certified Graduate Remodeler, and C.M.R (Certified Mold Remediator). As President of Insurance Restoration Consultants Inc. and President of H.J.M. Enterprises Inc. trading and doing business under FireDEX of Pittsburgh, I am qualified to engage in all aspects of construction. My specialty is insurance repairs including fire, water, smoke, vandalism, mold, and wind damage. It is my goal to conduct business with business owners, property owners, legal professionals, and independent companies alike competitively and fairly. My commitment to providing the highest standards to each and every customer has led to a personal interest and involvement of all projects. All clients are assured to receive up-to-date techniques and cost-efficiency to expedite the completion of the project in a professional and timely manner. Very truly yours, Wtä w `A [ÉÉw David M. Hood President Certified Restorer #069 Certified Graduate Remodeler #602 Certified Mold Remediator #02933

2 Restorer s Professional Background and Credentials 2 Since 1978, I have been actively engaged in various aspects of the construction and restoration industry. While I acquired the majority of my training on the job, I have also received training from the professional staff at the National Institute of Disaster Restoration (NIDR), a division of the nationally recognized trade organization of the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR now and hereafter referred to as Restoration Industry Association (R.I.A.)), the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh (BAMP) and the Remodeler s Council. Through NIDR, I achieved the specialist designation of Certified Restorer in A Certified Restorer is a professional craftsman qualified by experience and expert training to engage in all aspects of construction. As a Certified Restorer, I promise to uphold the following code of ethics as set forth by NIDR/RIA: 1. I will prepare my estimates at a fair price. 2. I will limit the scope of my estimates to the damage involved, as I perceive it. 3. I will not knowingly prepare an estimate for more or less than the restoration required without so stating in my estimates. 4. I will not enter into an agreement with property owners, insurance adjusters or subcontractors to give or receive rebates or compensation not specified in my estimates. 5. I will not discuss my prices with a competitive bidder while bidding is open. 6. I will not enter into any secret agreements to do more work for the same price, nor will I charge a lesser rate for the work done than the rate quoted in my estimate. 7. I will keep abreast of new research and development in fire, water, smoke and other related damage restoration to give my customer the benefit of the most effective techniques available. 8. I will keep adequate job costs and administer my company s affairs with accepted business and accounting procedures. 9. My estimates and opinions will reflect my best professional judgment and nothing else. Additionally, in 1997, I achieved the designation of C.G.R., Certified Graduate Remodeler, through the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). As a Certified Graduate Remodeler, I agree to, abide by and support the following objectives: 1. To conduct my business affairs with professionalism and skill. 2. To provide the best remodeling value possible. 3. To protect the consumer through the use of high quality materials and remodeling practices backed by integrity and service. 4. To meet all of my financial obligations in a responsible manner. 5. To comply with the spirit and letter of my business contracts, and manage all of my employees, subcontractors and supplies with fairness and honesty. 6. To keep informed regarding public policies and other essential information, which affect my business interests and those of the building industry as a whole. 7. To comply with the rules and regulations prescribed by law and government agencies for the health, safety and welfare of the community. 8. To provide timely response to items covered under warranty. 9. To seek to resolve any controversy which I may become involved in through a non-litigation dispute resolution mechanism. 10. To not attempt to injure, with malicious intent, either directly or indirectly, the professional reputation, prospects, practice or employment of another Remodeler. 11. To support and abide by the decisions of the Association in promoting and enforcing this Code of Ethics. In 2014, I purchased my partner s stock as he retired from FireDEX of Pittsburgh. In 2013, I was appointed President of HJM Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a FireDEX of Pittsburgh. In 2010, I attended BAMP s Certified Renovator Course to receive the designation of EPA Renovator for lead renovations. In 2002, I attended IAQA s Certified Mold Remediation Course, which included detailed instruction on current guidelines with respect to mold remediation in residential, public and commercial buildings. I received the designation of Certified Mold Remediator (CMR). In 1992, Steve Manley and I purchased Rea Jones stock and interest in HJM Enterprises, Inc. t/d/b/a FireDEX of Pittsburgh. I became Vice President and Treasurer of the Corporation with fifty percent ownership. In 1987, Rea Jones, Steve Manley and I formed HJM Enterprises, Inc. and purchased FireDEX of Pittsburgh from its parent company, FireDEX Inc. I owned one third of the stock and held the position of Secretary for the Corporation.

3 In December of 1980, I joined FireDEX, Inc. as a Project Coordinator, receiving most of my training on the job. My responsibility was to restore homes and businesses (which had been devastated by a catastrophe) back to their pre-loss condition. In 1979, I attended Connelly Trade School located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3 In 1978, I worked for Clark Construction Company as a working foreman, framing new homes ranging from $100,000 to $300,000, in the North Hills area of Pittsburgh. As the managing partner of FireDEX of Pittsburgh, I am responsible for managing four divisions throughout the company. These four areas are as follows: 1. Estimating Department - the preparation of detailed estimates, specifications, plans and layouts for restoration projects through the utilization of job site visits and the use of a comprehensive, computerized estimating system. 2. Production Department - the completion of all projects in accordance with the specifications submitted by the estimating department, completed in a timely, professional and profitable manner. 3. Finance - encompasses all future business forecasting, financial statements, job costing, profit analysis and accounts receivable/payable. 4. Business Management - all human resource functions and the day-to-day administrative procedures of the company. Membership Affiliations FireDEX of Pittsburgh is an active member of the following Trade Associations: 1. Restoration Industry Association (RIA) - since National Institute of Disaster Restoration (a sub-division of RIA) since National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) - since Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh - since 1990 (A division of the National Association of Home Builders) 5. Remodelers Council - since (A division of BAMP). 6. North Suburban Builders - since Insurance Club of Pittsburgh - since Independent Insurance Agents of Pittsburgh - since Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) since 2002; now and hereafter referred to as American IAQ Council. 10. Pennsylvania Association of Arson Investigators since 2009.

4 Expert Testimony / Witness Matters 4 Legal or Expert File Joseph Fichter First Evangelical v Disaster Specialists Sale v Siding Surgeons Dooley v Allstate Insurance KML Sales / Keicher Brothers v General Accident Conservation Consultants Brian & Michelle Pfister Moon v Webster Builders Lombardi v Allstate Insurance Exterior Solutions Dravosburg Housing Association Discover Properties v J&D Roofing Environmental Air Girard School District Kulick v Lunz Pepsi-Cola Southwest PA Water Authority Kukurin Contracting v Hudac Stern v PHMIC Cogan v DLJ Mortgage Capital Bear Creek Homes v Madalena Prosinsky, Jill & Paul Sunoco v Schneider National Sims v City of Pittsburgh Rothroff v GS Jones State Farm Insurance v Krugh State Farm Insurance v Berfield Donegal Insurance v Michael Giannilli State Farm Insurance v Leary State Farm Insurance v Berfield Bizjak, Joe & Diane Harleysville Insurance v Mahoney s Restaurant Asok/Phona v LG Electronics & Whirlpool LG Electronics v Lapowski LG Electronics v Boicu Seibel, Sherri & Scott v Primrose Homes State Farm Fire v Castro & Colkitt Donegal Mutual v Campbell & Davis Houck v Kalsek TJ Rentals v Seaton & Bowman Shepard, Angie v Sapienza, Steven Erie Insurance Exchange v Milko Metlife Home & Auto v Mistos Tygard, Edward & Cara v Ryan Homes State Farm v Selmek Allstate v Equity Homes/Custom Trip Specialists Joos, Timothy & Kristy v. Weinhaus Construction Allstate (Garnes) v. Hull Allstate (Sargent) v. South Hills Builders World Trade Center v Eastwood Painting Merchants Insurance v Global Host Youngsville High School Vandalism Criminal Matter South Allegheny School District McIntosh v Heit Smathers v Wingard Legal Forum Beaver County Altoona, PA Philadelphia, PA Pittsburgh, PA Ohio Fayette County Beaver County Lock haven, PA Cambria County Clinton County Erie, PA Center County Fleetwood, PA Indiana County Blair County Fayette County Washington County Lawrence County Washington County Out of the local area Out of the local area Warren County Cambria County Jefferson County

5 Appraisals/ Umpire Matters 5 Strubles Pro Auto v State Auto Insurance Polo v Tuscawora Zuchelli v AAA Insurance A&A Cycle Treasure Lake Zemba, Stormy Donegal Insurance v Michael Giannilli Treskor Partnership Sullivan, Collette Clearfield County In 1997, Insurance Restoration Consultants, Inc. was established. As Owner and President of Insurance Restoration Consultants, Inc., I am committed to the ever-changing challenges presented in the building restoration industry. I have acquired, through these Associations, a vast amount of knowledge, which, in turn, is placed into the everyday trade practices of business. I can assure each and every customer that I strive to satisfy you, the customer, one hundred percent. I accomplish this through professional service. Service is the key to our success, service second to none, and I guarantee it. DMH/lb Very truly yours, Wtä w `A [ÉÉw David M. Hood President Certified Restorer #069 Certified Graduate Remodeler #602 Certified Mold Remediator #02933