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, past President of the American ORT Federation, and an officer of World ORT.

Jack H. Kunz, SPPA, President
Jack Kunz has over 35 years experience in the public adjusting industry and has been President of the Sill Company since 1985. His experience includes extensive involvement in major national and international losses. He is currently an officer and board member of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters and actively involved in many other professional associations.

Donald J. Dragony, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Vice President & Manager of Business Interruption Claims
Donald Dragony received his Masters Degree in 1987 upon completing his thesis, "Business Interruption Insurance: Representing the Insured". He has been a featured author in the Journal of Accountancy and a guest speaker on business interruption topics to many national trade associations. Don has been a member of the Sill Company since 1984.

John Woodward, Senior Vice President
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.

Anthony DeFazio, Regional Manager
Anthony DeFazio has been an adjuster with the Sill Company since 1988 and is licensed in 25 states and Canada. As an experienced loss management specialist, his claims experience encompasses losses of all types throughout North America and the Caribbean.

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.

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, Staff 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, 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.

Cathy Stibora, CPA
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.

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.

Don Baker, Building Consultant
Don Baker has over 30 years experience in both commercial and residential construction. Prior to joining the Sill Company’s team, he worked as an estimator and project manger, specializing in restoration. Don has worked extensively assessing, documenting and representing the scope of damage on claims throughout the United States and Canada including large loss claims caused by hurricanes.

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.

Thomas F. Radel, Contents Appraiser
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.

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.

We provide immediate on-site inspection and advice following a loss at no cost to the insured. This includes a review of insurance policies, inspection of physical damage, and recommendations to the insured.