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For Jeremy G. Rose, his service in the Marine Corps gave him discipline, direction, and leadership skills. As a Sergeant, he served in a mechanized infantry unit in the Iraq War and engaged in disaster relief efforts. After his service, he earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in civil engineering, both of which he puts into practice today as a builder’s risk specialist.
Read more of Jeremy’s story below.
During my senior year in high school, I was on the typical path to college — taking standardized tests and submitting applications. A phone call from a Marine Corps recruiter in January 2003 changed all that. Two weeks later, my right hand was raised, and I was reciting the Oath of Enlistment.
I shipped off to San Diego for boot camp at age 18. Early in my enlistment, I was attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in Okinawa, Japan, where I participated in rescue and relief missions following catastrophic mudslides in the Philippines. These efforts involved mobilizing heavy equipment, delivering emergency supplies by helicopter, and supporting large-scale cleanup operations.
In 2007, I deployed to Iraq as a vehicle commander with the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. The combat tour was extraordinarily demanding and left a lasting impact, shaping the leader I am today. Shortly after returning, I was honorably discharged — a transformed individual.
After leaving the Marines, I decided college was my best route to a better life. Influenced by my brother’s career and my own interest in the built environment, I earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
My career has spanned design engineering, project management for a general contractor, and ultimately construction consulting. Eight years ago, I discovered the construction insurance and claims arena — an environment where my technical expertise, analytical mindset, and appetite for complex problem-solving aligned perfectly. Today, I primarily focus on forensic schedule analysis for major builder’s risk claims, helping clients understand the technical and scheduling impacts of catastrophic events.
I live by the Marine Corps values of honor, courage, and commitment, maintaining exceptionally high ethical and professional standards. My background in disaster relief gives me a unique perspective when evaluating the effects of natural disasters on construction projects. Early leadership responsibilities in challenging conditions taught me that effective leaders are shaped through experience—an insight that guides how I approach client engagements, mentorship, and industry collaboration.
I am based in Chicago, Illinois, and work extensively throughout the Midwest and across the United States. My experience also includes international projects in Canada, Mexico, Argentina, and Guatemala. This diverse exposure enables me to assess a wide array of construction practices, market conditions, and project complexities.
I specialize in large, technically complex construction claims across various industries, including heavy civil, industrial, power generation, and large-scale residential development. My core discipline — forensic schedule analysis — involves examining construction schedules to determine how damaging events, including natural disasters, affected project sequencing, progress, and completion timelines. Insurance carriers rely on my expertise to clarify cause, effect, and responsibility.
I am often brought into an engagement once initial site assessments and early-stage evaluations are complete. My first priority is establishing trust with both the insurer (my client) and the insured. By building open communication from the start, I set the foundation for a fair and transparent process.
I then request and analyze project documentation, ultimately preparing detailed reports that translate complex technical findings into clear, accessible insights for non-technical stakeholders. While most matters settle amicably, I also provide expert witness testimony when necessary. Above all, I prioritize delivering objective, well-evidenced opinions that help all parties move forward and preserve business relationships strained by the pressures of major construction losses.
I am married with two young children and two small dogs. Family life is my proudest role — and my most joyful challenge. Between parenting, work, and exercise, free time is scarce, but I embrace the responsibilities and rewards of raising a young family. My children hear the Marine Corps Hymn several times a day, a small but lasting piece of the service that shaped me.
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