James A. Decembrino
President, Jaguar Appraisals & Determinations, Inc.

Mr. Decembrino, founder of the company, has over 35 years of experience in the implementation of estimating commercial losses. As the hands on principal in charge of the company, he is currently involved in the overall management of all projects being accomplished by the firm. Mr. Decembrino still remains active with estimating commercial, residential and industrial property damage losses.

Professional Experience:

Vice President of Gaudet Associates
Mr. Decembrino was managing the Property & Casualty Department of Gaudet Associates, Inc. Mr. Decembrino established this department for particular technical specialities. He was responsible for hiring and coordinating qualified professional engineers and consultants to perform forensic investigations and reporting on a variety of failures in a professional and structured environment. Mr. Decembrino was also responsible for marketing accounts, managing personnel and estimating major property damage losses.

Prior to GAUDET ASSOCIATES, Mr. Decembrino worked as a consultant for Hudson International Development Group for ten years. While there he provided technical consulting services to the insurance industry and legal profession in the area of estimating, with an emphasis in property damage evaluation, project management, determination of extent of damage, and cost to repair. His cases have included structures damaged by fire, flood/water, or negligent workmanship as well as vehicle collision damage to buildings. He is also experienced in determining the fairness and accuracy of existing estimates and the quality and appropriateness of the recommended remedial work.

FireDEX Corporation
While employed by FireDEX he was first employed as a Property Damage Estimator and then eventually over a ten year span was promoted to General Manager. The following is a summary of his responsibilities at FireDEX:

GENERAL MANAGER - He determined the scope of damage and prepared detailed estimates for large fire restoration projects as well as coordinate and supervise restoration projects from beginning to end. Mr. Decembrino also visited branch offices to assist branch managers in estimating, dealt with subcontractors, marketed new accounts, and supervised and coordinated projects. He also provided estimating classes to the insurance claims industry.

BRANCH MANAGER - Mr. Decembrino opened and managed a new branch office and developed new accounts. He was responsible for marketing, office management, project supervision and coordination, negotiated subcontractor’s contracts, accounts receivables, and monitored restoration projects.

PROJECT COORDINATOR - Mr. Decembrino was a heavy loss estimator. He assisted branch offices on large losses, developed estimates and provided direction, guidance and quality control on large projects.

PROPERTY ADJUSTER - General Adjustment Bureau - He adjusted property claims and participated nationwide as a catastrophic adjuster on major catastrophes.