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Dan Parker

J.S. Held Acquires Chicago-based Turnaround and Restructuring Firm MorrisAnderson

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Dan R. Parker is a roof damage expert with extensive experience in forensic analysis and damage assessment across a wide range of property types. His work includes industrial, multi-family, commercial, transportation, educational, governmental, and residential projects throughout the United States and Canada. These projects have varied in scale, encompassing losses from a few thousand to several million dollars.

Dan specializes in the evaluation of roof coverings and has conducted forensic investigations involving damage from fire, water, theft, vandalism, flood, and seismic events. His expertise extends to the assessment of complex losses and the interpretation of damage causation across diverse environments and building systems.

He has served as an insurance appraiser and umpire and has provided expert testimony in both state and federal court proceedings. His analytical approach and technical knowledge have supported the resolution of high-value claims and disputes, reinforcing his reputation as a trusted expert in the field.

Dan studied finance at Georgia State University and has completed a wide range of specialized training programs in roofing systems, building envelope diagnostics, rope access, and value engineering. He continues to expand his technical knowledge through ongoing professional development and industry engagement.

He is based in the United States and has conducted project work across the U.S. and Canada.

Key Expertise

  • Appraisals
  • Roof Evaluations
  • Residential & Commercial Property Damage
  • Government Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Resorts
  • Hospital & Healthcare Facilities

Professional Affiliations/Memberships/Licenses/Training

  • Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician      
  • Lead Remediator
  • ACRABAT Level 1 Inspector
  • HCRI-R
  • HCRI-C
  • Xactimate User Certification
  • CAIIA SEED Earthquake Certified
  • American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE)
  • Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT)
  • Southern Loss Association (SLA)
  • Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration (IICRC)
  • International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)

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