Executive Board Members
JUAN MOYA
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PRESIDENT
Born in New York and raised in South Florida, Juan Moya began his insurance career in 1985 working for an insurance company. He was trained as an in-house staff adjuster handling everything from residential, commercial and auto property and liability claims. In 1992 Moya was contracted by the Florida Department of Insurance to assist in claim settlements through FIGA. He worked on pending claims from insurers that went into receivership following the catastrophic losses caused by Hurricane Andrew. He worked for a number of independent insurer adjusting firms for several years after that until he decided to put his expertise to work as a policyholder advocate.
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Juan became a public insurance adjuster in 2003 when his assessment of damages and fair claim adjustments increasingly began to be questioned by insurers. In 2005 he became a member of FAPIA and has served on multiple committees. Juan was the founder of the FAPIA Pay It Forward Community Affairs program as charitable giving is something near and dear to his heart. Moya was elected to serve as a member of the Board of Directors in 2019. He is a member of the Insurance Appraiser and Umpire Association as well was the Wind Network. He has been married to his lovely wife, Mirna for 33 years and has two children, Michelle and Alan who works with Moya in the family business. cOMMITTEES
Chair- Ethics Committee Chair Education Committee cONTACT iNFO
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FRANCIS ALTIERI
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PRESIDENT - ELECT
Frank is a second-generation public adjuster and has been licensed since 2008. He holds other pubic adjuster licenses throughout the country. Frank is the Executive Vice President of Altieri Insurance Consultants, a prominent 35-year public adjusting firm headquartered in Tampa, FL. He has worked in multiple capacities within the corporate structure of the firm earning his way to partner. He is a 2008 graduate of the University of South Florida, with a Bachelor of Science degree in International Studies along with a minor in General Business Administration. Frank is always eager and vigilant to learn the latest and greatest ways to be better adjuster and future leader of the public adjusting industry. Frank is married with two daughters. He enjoys traveling, golf, and being on a boat with his family and friends.
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Chair – Finance Committee cONTACT iNFO
Altieri Insurance Consultants 400 N. Tampa Street, Ste. 1850 Tampa, FL 33602 P:813-247-4757 [email protected]m |
JOHN P WALIGORA SR.
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VICE PRESIDENT
John became a Public Adjuster in 2011 and has been a member of FAPIA ever since then. He is a 2003 graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management. John is also licensed in Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma, Hawaii, Mississippi, Louisiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Puerto Rico. He has worked for Keys Claims Consultants, LLC since 2009 and is currently it’s Chief Operating Officer. John is ready to work diligently in assisting to grow FAPIA’s membership and help promote the highest levels of professional standards and services in the Public Adjuster industry.
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Chair – Public Relations Committee cONTACT iNFO
Keys Claims Consultants, LLC 1333 Third Avenue South, Ste 407 Naples, FL 34102 O: (239) 774-5040 [email protected] |
WENDI GABRIEL
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TREASURER
Wendi has been a public adjuster since 2016, with her journey in the field beginning even earlier in 2012 when she first worked in the office, gaining a deep understanding of the public adjusting profession and mastering the intricate paperwork claims require. With over 12 years of experience in the claims process, Wendi is now a partner at Xpert Public Adjusters. She became a FAPIA member in 2018, and right away, she joined the Membership Committee, eager to contribute beyond membership and take on an active role in supporting FAPIA's mission.
In addition to her work with FAPIA, Wendi is actively involved in her community as a member of the Kiwanis Club of Pompano Beach and the Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce. Her commitment to protecting homeowners and advocating for their rights in dealing with insurance companies is at the heart of her work. Wendi's dedication to making a positive impact on behalf of policyholders continues to drive her efforts. cONTACT iNFO
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JOSHUA M. CONNOR
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SECRETARY
The founder of Coastal Claim Consultants LLC, Mr. Connor has over 20 years of adjusting experience. A graduate of Baylor University, majoring in Entrepreneurship, he has handled residential, commercial, liability, flood, maritime and catastrophe claims. Mr. Connor began his career working for several insurance carriers over 10 years and has solely advocated for home and business owners for the last decade. He has also been named as an expert witness in both Florida Federal and Circuit courts. He enjoys spending time with his family, church and charitable endeavors.
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Coastal Claim Consultants LLC 1600 S Federal Hwy, Suite 400 Pompano Beach, FL 33062 P: (561) 318-3438 [email protected] |
Board Members
EYAL BEN-MAIER
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DIRECTOR
Director Ben-Maier has been a public insurance adjuster for nearly a decade. He is originally from Israel and grew up in New York having moved to Florida in his teens. He comes from a family business of custom cabinet makers who designed, manufactured and installed cabinets for nearly 25 years. In 2008 after being a small business owner for so long, he was faced with a choice of whether to continue with the family cabinet business or sell it. He was offered an opportunity to apprentice with FAPIA Past President, Craig Drillich and fell in love with making a living out of helping people in their time of need. He has served on the FAPIA Membership Committee for several years and was interviewed to serve on the Board in 2021. During the FAPIA Annual Business Meeting in October of 2021, his peers elected him to serve on the Board of Directors. Eyal Ben-Maier enjoys skiing, boating and scuba diving in his spare time.
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BILL KOVACIK
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DIRECTOR
Bill Kovacik Jr. Has been a Public Adjuster and Appraiser for 14 years, and has been an active member of FAPIA for 13 years. He also has served Fapia in various committees over the years.
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RICK TUTWILER
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DIRECTOR
Rick Tutwiler is a long time member of FAPIA who has served on the Policyholder Ambassador committee. His interest in public adjusting began at an early age. He is a second generation public insurance adjuster and the son of one of FAPIA's founders. Tutwiler has served as the President of the Windstorm Network. He is licensed in multiple states and is a past Board member of the Texas Association of Public Insurance Adjusters.
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Tutwiler & Associates Public Adjusters, Inc. 4300 W. Cypress Street, Suite 780 Tampa, FL, 33607 O: (813) 287-8090 Ext. 102 [email protected] |
LAUREN KEITH
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DIRECTOR
Lauren is a second-generation public adjuster with over a decade of experience. She runs her family business and is an experienced negotiator. Lauren is an active volunteer with FAPIA, currently serving as co-chair of the Education Committee and as a school official for the organization. She holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees and a Master’s degree from the University of North Florida. Lauren has also taught as an adjunct professor and is experienced in developing educational curriculums. In addition, she has worked on fundraising campaigns for various charitable organizations.
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DAN LABOW
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DIRECTOR
Originally from New York City, NY, Dan became a public adjuster in 2014 and a member of FAPIA shortly thereafter. He has been an active member of the Unlicensed Activity and Fraud Committee for several years and has also served as a Policyholder Ambassador and a member of the Membership Committee.
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Sterling Public Adjusters, LLC 2255 Glades Road, Suite 324A Boca Raton, FL 33431 C: (954) 914-5454 [email protected] |
RICHARD SAMFORD HUNTER III
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DIRECTOR
Richard was born in Raleigh, NC, where he grew up and attended high school, before graduating from Appalachian State University. Eventually, Richard made his way down to the great sunshine state and now resides in Tampa, FL. Richard launched Hunter Claims Public Adjusters to offer his experience with and knowledge of adjusting first-party property & casualty insurance claims, advocating solely on the behalf of policy holders. Richard prides himself in his ability to perform damage assessment, project estimating and application of industry standards in the state of Florida.
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With a focus on providing expert consulting services to homeowners, commercial property, and business owners, Richard also works closely with other professionals involved in handling property loss, insurance dispute claims, and litigation. Richard is certified and recognized as a high wind tile roof installation specialist, damage appraiser & umpire (certified by both WINDstorm Network and IAUA), and Xactimate expert. Richard and Hunter Claims have an exceptional reputation for providing timely, accurate and quality services. Richard successfully recovered millions of dollars in proceeds for his clients and remains active in the community. When he is not scaling a roof or fighting to settle a client’s claim, you will likely find Richard on the boat, the bike, fishing, exploring (nature & food) and spending time with his family. "Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value." - A.E. cONTACT iNFO
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JOSE LUIS CORDO
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DIRECTOR
Jose Luis Cordo is the Founder and CEO of Cordo Claims Group. He is a licensed and bonded Public Adjuster, Certified Appraiser and Umpire with over 20 years of experience.
As an Accredited Claims Adjuster (ACA) in multiple states, Jose has helped thousands of policyholders throughout the claim process. His steadfast dedication to the public adjusting field has helped thousands of homeowners and businesses recover millions in money owed to them for claims filed. He leads his Public Adjusting team at Cordo Claims Group to help homeowners, condominium associations, property management companies, businesses, non-profits, religious institutions, marine vessels, boat and yacht owners on a variety of retail and large loss claims. cONTACT iNFO
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JOHN HORNBUCKLE
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IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
John has over 10 years experience in the Insurance & Real Estate industries, and was a Real Estate Appraiser prior to moving to Public Adjusting.
John is a former Mayor of Biscayne Park, FL where he served 2 terms. He is still involved in local civic activities and is on the Board of Directors of the Greater Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce. cOMMITTEES
Chair – Convention Committee cONTACT iNFO
Compass Claim Consultants 9822 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite #10 Miami Shores, FL 33138 P (305) 363-2400 [email protected] |
Administrators
NANCY DOMINGUEZ
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MANAGING DIRECTOR
Nancy Dominguez served on the FAPIA Board of Directors from 2007 to 2011, when she became President Elect of the Association. She was asked by the Board and accepted the position of Managing Director when it became available and since then has dedicated herself to improving the programs and offerings that FAPIA offers its members. A public adjuster since 1999, Ms. Dominguez maintains her license although she is not currently practicing. She is responsible for creating and working with FAPIA leadership on many of the important initiatives the association has undertaken.
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American Association Management Group 6804 SW 114th Pl Suite A Miami, FL 33173 P:(305) 570-1997 [email protected] |
ROBERT PEREZ-RUIBAL
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DIGITAL MEDIA DIRECTOR
Robert joined the FAPIA team in early 2013 after a career in Information Technology, Digital Film Making and Video Production. Soon after, FAPIA began developing more AV rich content at our educational conferences which increased the entertainment value for our attendees. He currently operates the FAPIA.NET website and is responsible for all production of original graphics and video content for FAPIA. Additionally, when the association made the important decision to take on the continuing education program, in house, in early 2014, Robert was officially promoted to Digital Media Director in recognition of his invaluable contribution to the success of the association.
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American Association Management Group 8911 SW 142nd Ave Suite 538 Miami, FL 33186 P: (305) 596-2509 [email protected] |
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