Team

Each of our in-house professionals are experts within their respective fields, including building appraisers, machinery and equipment appraisers, certified public accountants and adjusters, most of whom are former insurance company adjusters. Unlike many firms that sub-contract these services, we are able to maintain a higher quality of service and expedite and coordinate all aspects of your claim preparation and settlement. Our staff has the advantage of working together successfully on thousands of claims worldwide.

	Robert L. Sill, Chief Executive Officer, Past President of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters, Robert Sill is a leading authority in his field. His pioneering efforts helped to set the standard for the industry. Active in many civic, cultural, and philanthropic organizations, he is a former board member of a major nationwide bank, former Chairman of the Cuyahoga County Grand Jury, past President of the American ORT Federation, and an officer of World ORT.
	Michael C. Perlmuter, JD, President Michael Perlmuter brings to the Alex N. Sill Company extensive experience in both managing business and practicing law. This past experience includes Managing Principal of a wealth management firm, CEO of Perlmuter Printing, and an attorney with Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff of Cleveland, Ohio. He has also actively served as a Trustee on numerous local philanthropic Boards. Michael is a graduate, cum laude, of Georgetown University and The George Washington University Law School.
	Donald J. Dragony, CPA, CFF, Chief Financial Officer, Vice President & Manager of Business Interruption Claims Donald Dragony has been a member of the Sill Company since 1984. He received his Masters Degree in 1987 upon completing his thesis, “Business Interruption Insurance: Representing the Insured”. Don has been a featured author in the Journal of Accountancy and a guest speaker on business interruption topics to many national trade associations. Don is also certified in financial forensics (CFF).
	John Woodward, Senior Vice President Emeritus An adjuster since 1958, and a member of the Sill Company since 1973, John Woodward is a graduate of DePauw University with a degree in Economics. He served as General Adjuster and Claims Supervisor handling major property loss claims during fifteen years with the General Adjustment Bureau (GAB) and Buckeye Union Insurance Company.
	Larry E. Sheldon, SPPA, Vice President & Executive General Adjuster Larry joined the Sill Company in 1971 as a contents appraiser and became a licensed public adjuster in 1978. In his current capacity as an Executive General Adjuster, he is responsible for the control, supervision, and adjustment of major commercial and industrial property claims. Larry has extensive domestic and international experience in both machinery and equipment and the adjustment of major claims with emphasis on manufacturing companies.
	Jeffrey O'Connor, SPPA, Regional Vice President A Regional Vice President, Jeffrey also directs our management team that provides urgent claim assistance to clients affected by catastrophes throughout North America. He is active in NAPIA and has earned their highest professional designation, Senior Professional Public Adjuster (SPPA). Jeffrey graduated from Walsh College with multiple majors, has been a licensed public adjuster since 1985 and joined the Sill Company in 1992.
	Neal J. Novak, Regional Manager Neal Novak’s experience includes working both on behalf of the policyholder and insurance companies, agents and brokers. While with Coopers & Lybrand and later with Deloitte & Touche, he provided services on major complex claims in support of their global clients. Since becoming a public adjuster in 1984, Neal has provided claims management services to a variety of individuals, companies and institutions.
	Preston L. Hoopes, Regional Manager Prior to joining the Alex N. Sill Company as a licensed public adjuster, Preston Hoopes represented the insurance companies for over 15 years. His extensive experience allows Preston to bring with him the leadership skills necessary for handling major claims. Preston is a graduate of Brigham Young University with degrees in Business Finance and Accounting.
	Larry Gabbard, Regional Manager A graduate of Indiana University where he studied Business Administration and Entrepreneurship, Larry Gabbard brings a unique background to the Alex N. Sill Company. A veteran of the construction industry with extensive experience in business operations, Larry has also spent eight years representing insurance companies. His knowledge and experience allows him to be a natural advocate for the insured as a licensed public adjuster.
	Dean B. Harclerode, SPPA, Executive General Adjuster Dean Harclerode has been adjusting losses since 1981. Prior to joining the Sill Company, he represented the insurance companies for eight years as an independent adjuster, staff adjuster and supervisor for Aetna Life & Casualty. Designated as a Senior Professional Public Adjuster by the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters, Dean has extensive experience handling major claims throughout the United States and the Caribbean.
	Michael Werner, General Adjuster & Branch Manager, Indianapolis After attending Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, Michael joined a regional firm of Independent Insurance Adjusters and was later promoted to Branch Manager. After representing the insurance companies for over ten years, Michael joined the Alex N. Sill Company as an adjuster.
	Michael S. Hickle, General Adjuster Prior to joining the Sill Company as a licensed public adjuster, Michael managed hurricane adjusting activities for State Farm Insurance Companies and was a Large Loss Specialist for 10 years. Michael is a graduate of Ohio Dominican University.
	Dan Doorley, General Adjuster Dan’s comprehensive knowledge and perspective of the claims adjustment process comes from prior experience as both an agent and insurance company adjuster and currently as a public insurance adjuster. Prior to joining the Sill Company, Dan represented Cincinnati Insurance Company for over eight years on commercial, industrial and residential claims. He is a graduate of the University of Toledo in Ohio.
	Joseph Migliore, CPA, CFF, Business Interruption Specialist With financial management responsibilities in a variety of industries and several years experience as an insurance claim auditor for a public accounting firm, Joseph Migliore is uniquely qualified to prepare and present business interruption claims. He became a certified public accountant in 1978 and is also certified in financial forensics (CFF).
	Cathy Stibora, CPA, Business Interruption Specialist With over 25 years as an accounting professional, Cathy Stibora has a diverse background in both manufacturing and service organizations. Certified as a public accountant in 1983, she is a member of the American Institute of CPA's, and the Ohio Society of CPA's.
	Herbert V. Smith, Manager, Building Appraisal Department A graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in Business Administration, Herbert Smith has a background in the construction industry dating back to 1968. An expert in building appraisal and documentation, he joined the Sill Company in 1989 with broad experience in major commercial, industrial and design/build projects.
	Robert Sutton, Building Consultant Bob’s experience encompasses 18 years in the construction industry. In addition to his project management experience, he represented the insurance companies as a senior estimator for nine years prior to joining the Sill Company. Bob holds several industry certifications and received his degree from Hennepin Community College in Minnesota.
	Chris Jensen, Building Consultant Chris Jensen has over twelve years of experience preparing appraisals on major property losses. Prior to joining the Sill Company, Chris was an estimator and project manager for the world’s largest restoration contractor and managed projects of all types and size throughout the United States. Chris holds numerous industry certifications.
	Keith Brenneman, Building Consultant Keith Brenneman has been a damage appraiser with the Sill Company since 1991 after serving 23 years in the construction and building restoration industry and is a member of the American Society of Professional Estimators. His estimating experience encompasses all types of property claims including the California earthquakes and storm catastrophes in the Caribbean.
	Orville "Bud" Gibson, Building Consultant Bud Gibson has over 35 years experience in commercial and residential construction. In 1995, Bud dissolved his privately owned restoration business to bring his expertise and experience to the Sill Company. He has handled major losses throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean.
	Thomas F. Radel, Manager, Contents Appraisal Department A graduate from the University of Akron, Tom has worked in the manufacturing sector since 1988 and joined Sill Company's team of experts in 1999. His experience encompasses a variety of areas including technical operations and original equipment manufacturing. This expertise allows Tom to analyze and value contents of industrial, commercial and residential properties.
	Steven Taylor, Manager, Contents Appraisal Department, Indianapolis A graduate of Indiana University where he majored in finance and economics, Steven Taylor is a licensed public adjuster and has been on the Sill Company staff since 1981. He has extensive experience in the appraisal and adjustment of all types of contents claims.
	James H. Ehrbar, Contents Appraiser Jim Ehrbar has been appraising insurance claims since 1983. Prior to joining the Sill Company, he represented insurance companies for over 14 years as a salvor and contents appraiser. Jim served as a member of the National Catastrophic Team and has handled large claims nationwide including those caused by Hurricane Hugo, Hurricane Andrew and the Los Angeles Riots.
	Tony Peternelj, Contents Appraiser Tony Peternelj has extensive experience in property insurance. Prior to joining the Sill Company, he was a supervisor for a large internet-based insurance company, a commercial underwriter for ten years, and represented the insurance companies as a licensed property and casualty agent.