Independent contractor serving as their sole inspector in the DC Metro area. The assignments vary widely including habitational, commercial, manufacturing, mercantile, contracting, and office risks. I analyze business operations to identify unsafe work practices and make recommendations for risk reduction in my reports to the insurance carriers. Assessments also include inspecting systems (life safety, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building envelope), when applicable, for areas of improvement.

Member Association of Professional Genealogists - my specialties include lineage society applications, forensic research, and records research at Washington DC genealogical repositories - Library of Congress, National Archives, and DAR Library.

Primary point of contact for owners and residents, assisting them with issues ranging from faucet leaks to barking dogs to moves to accounting problems. Financial interface with management company. Coordinate the activities of a staff of four. On-site risk manager and Board liaison with the association’s property casualty insurance broker. Major accomplishment: In the wake of a devastating fire (which occurred in the absence of a general manager), worked with insurance and remediation contractors, and helped situate displaced residents.

Directed a staff of four in the operation of a major genealogical organization. NGS specializes in education, with a large publishing program, online classes, and an annual conference.

Led a national patient-advocacy organization, serving as a lay subject matter expert on sleep apnea. Speaker at conferences held worldwide to both lay and professional medical audiences. Spearheaded a major online presence for the organization, which included the distribution of a video from a top-tier production company. Major accomplishment: Secured a $1 million Federal grant for the creation of a patient registry.

Organization’s first development officer, responsible for securing grants and individual donations and organizing fundraising events.

Specialized in insurance and risk management for nonprofit organizations at what was then the seventh largest publicly traded general insurance agency with offices throughout the United States.

Started with agency as a vice president handling claims and personal insurance clients. Promoted to president/CEO in 1990 managing staff of 7. Responsible for $500,000 in revenue. Participated in several agent adviser groups. Earned Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter, Associate in Risk Management and Associate in Marine Insurance Management designations