CURRENT POSITION:
Principal Marine Surveyor at Alpha Marine Surveyors – Chicago Office
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:
Rick has been surveying yachts and small craft since 1993. During this time he has completed over 4,000 surveys and earned the designation of Accredited Marine Surveyor (AMS) with the Society of Marine Surveyors.
Assignments have included yacht condition and value surveys, yacht damage appraisals resulting from sinking, collisions, grounding, theft, accidental fire, arson, vandalism, manufacturer’s defects and maintenance failures. Rick has provided expert witness testimony in multiple cases, in IL and WI. Other assignments include inland and ocean marine cargo claims.
Prior to becoming a marine surveyor Rick was employed as a service manager, marine technician and rigger at marinas in Illinois and New Hampshire. Responsibilities as a marine technician included partial and complete overhauling of 2 and 4 cycle engines, stern drives, gearcases and related assemblies.
During the course of being employed as a marine technician, Rick earned the title of Certified Technician from Mercruiser Marine, Mercury Outboards, OMC Stern Drives, Johnson/Evinrude Outboards, American Marine Institute and Pleasure Craft Marine (PCM). Rick attended several seminars presented by boat, engine, electronics and other manufacturers.
Rick has presented several continuing education classes to insurance adjusters pertaining to 2 and 4 cycle engine losses, and stern drive and gearcase losses.
PROFILE:
Over 22 years experience as a Marine Surveyor/Consultant. 12 years as Certified technician, rigger and service manager. Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
TRAINING:
Certified Technician- Mercruiser Marine, Mercury Outboards, OMC Stern Drives, Johnson/Evinrude Outboards.
MARINE SURVEYING EXPERIENCE/EXPERTISE:
CARGO SURVEYING:
Dry Cargo Damages, Refrigerated Cargo Damages, Outturn surveys, Security Seal/Checks/Counts, Bulk Cargo Damages, Pre-load condition surveys, Cargo Transfers.
YACHT SURVEYS:
Pre-purchase, Condition & Fair Market Value Surveys, Damage Appraisals, Salvage Sales, Damage and Loss Investigations, Insurance surveys, Engine Failures, Gear Box Failures, Fire Loss – Cause & Origin, Electrical / Lightning Strikes, Sinking Investigations, Appraisals, Manufacturer Defects.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION and TRAINING:
American Marine Institute, Inc. Certified Technician
Mercruiser SD & IB Certified Technician Course
American Sailing Association Keelboat Training
American Sailing Association Coastal Cruising
American Sailing Association Bareboat Cruising
Mercury Out board Certified Technician Course
OMC Sterndrive Certified Technician Course
Johnson OB Certified Technician Course
Pleasurecraft Marine (PCM) Service Training
Yanmar Diesel Engine Service Training
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
International Association of Marine Investigators
Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors, AMS
Boat US Technical Information Exchange
American Sailing Association (ASA)
Association of Marine Technicians
American Boat & Yacht Council
EMPLOYMENT:
2002-Present
Alpha Marine Surveyors, Inc. – Chicago Senior Staff Surveyor
Performed insurance damage surveys – yachts and small crafts, Engine Surveys, Cargo surveys.
2001 – Present
Certified Marine Surveyor's, Chicago, IL - Owner and principle surveyor
Performed insurance damage surveys, Performed pre-purchase and valuation surveys, Handled cargo surveys.
1994 – 2001
Nationwide Marine Surveying Company (Davis & Company, Lisle, IL)
Performed insurance damage surveys, Performed pre-purchase and valuation surveys, Handled cargo surveys, Presented continuing education classes to insurance claims representatives, Trained new surveyors.
1989 – 1994
Munson Marine, Fox Lake, IL
Performed overhauls on 2 & 4 cycle marine engines, Performed overhauls on sterndrives and gearcases, Dianosed 2 & 4 cycle engine failures, New boat rigger, Installed marine electronics & other accessories.
1987 - 1989
Jay's Marina, Winnisquam, NH
Service manager, Performed overhauls on 2 & 4 cycle marine engines, Performed overhauls on sterndrives and gearcases, Dianosed 2 & 4 cycle engine failures, New boat rigger, Installed marine electronics & other accessories.