The Restoration Expert Panel is comprised of the insurance restoration industry’s most qualified subject matter experts, backed by a top-level resume. 

REP provides experts focused upon identifying and expressing the needs of the structure rather than the specific desires of a particular party involved in the dispute. When you need neutrally motivated, yet compelling testimony, REP’s restoration experts are there to assist in establishing a fair settlement.

Rachel Adams

Rachel Adams has been involved in the water damage and environmental health industries for more than 27 years. She holds a dual bachelor degree in Environmental Health Sciences and Medical Technology (Toxicology) from Purdue University. She is certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. She also holds a Master Restorer designation from the IICRC through her training, dedication and field experience. Read Rachel’s full bio…

Mike Cosley

Mike has a degree in Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy and was a project engineer on the GPS Navigation Remote Tracking Stations in the 1980’s when the system was first deployed as a Military only system. Mike became fascinated with building science and healthy indoor environments. Read Mike’s full bio…

Pat Dooley

Pat Dooley has been in the Restoration Industry since 1977. During this time Pat successfully ran eight Restoration firms and a Carpet Cleaning Company in British Columbia Canada. In 1999 Pat sold his businesses and joined Dri-Eaz Products as an IICRC Instructor founding what is known today as the Applied Structural Drying Course. Pat not only created the curriculum, but wrote and taught the very first ASD Course. Read Pat’s full bio…

Jerry Kalb

Jerry Kalb has been involved in the mechanical engineering and specialty property restoration for more than 48 years. While decades of this experience is related to non-insurance related activities, his strength in understanding and designing of efficient mechanical and work processes, chemistry and physics lend very well to the specialized knowledge he possesses. While Jerry’s quiet and confident demeanor has kept him in the background, few would question the quality of his expert understandings and ability to communicate them skillfully. Read Jerry’s full bio…

Ken Larsen

Ken Larsen has been involved in the industry for more than 38 years as a restoration contractor, industry trainer, author and advocate for the water damage and restorative drying segment of the cleaning and restoration industry. He has practical experience in blue collar, white collar and expert/consultant positions on several high profile and very large loss restoration projects. This experience has been an important asset in the subjects covered in his formal education programs delivered to a worldwide audience. Read Ken’s full bio…

Michael Pinto

Michael A. Pinto is chief executive officer of Wonder Makers Environmental, Inc., a manufacturing and environmental consulting firm that specializes in identification and control of asbestos, lead, IAQ, mold, industrial hygiene, and chemical problems. Mr. Pinto is the author of over 230 published articles and several books including, Fungal Contamination: A Comprehensive Guide for Remediation and Forensic Restoration: Procedures to Protect Operators and Occupants. Read Michael’s full bio…

Bill Weber

Bill Weber is a Senior Consultant for AVELAR, Northern California’s architectural, construction and building code experts who specialize in the forensic analysis, design and repair of commercial properties and single and multi-family residential buildings. Mr. Weber is a founding member of the Building Science Institute and an active member of ISEAI. He is one of only a few hundred people in the country to earn the coveted Certified Restorer designation from the Restoration Industry Association. Read Bill’s full bio…