​CHAD DEYOUNG

Independent Property Insurance Adjuster | Commercial Large-Loss Specialist

[952-807-7545]  •  [[email protected]]  

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly accomplished Property Insurance Adjuster with a proven track record of managing 400–500 high-volume and high-value residential claims annually. Combines extensive insurance adjusting expertise with 25 years of deep technical mastery within the HVAC and mechanical systems industry, including a decade of successful operation as a commercial enterprise owner. Leverages an expert-level comprehension of industrial mechanical frameworks, structural construction, blueprint interpretation, and complex electrical systems to accurately evaluate high-exposure commercial property losses.

Seeking to transition extensive multi-decade field expertise into a dedicated Commercial Large-Loss Property Adjuster role, delivering unparalleled technical analysis, rigorous damage evaluation, and seamless claim management for major carriers and independent firms.

CORE COMPETENCIES

•  Claims Management: Commercial & Residential Property, Large-Loss Evaluation, Catastrophe (CAT) Response, Coverage & Policy Interpretation

•  Technical Mastery: 25-Year HVAC/R Industry Authority, Commercial Mechanical Systems, Blueprint & Schematic Interpretation, Building Envelope Systems

•  Estimation & Analysis: Xactimate Estimating, Repair vs. Replacement Analysis, Scope of Work Development, Cost Valuation

•  Stakeholder Management: Contractor & Public Adjuster Negotiations, Engineer Collaboration, Executive Career Reporting, High-Tier Customer Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Property Insurance Adjuster  |  Independent Adjusting Firms     2018 – Present
Successfully investigate, scope, estimate, and resolve 400–500 property claims annually, consistently maintaining low cycle times and high accuracy metrics.
Manage complex residential property losses exceeding $200,000, ensuring precise policy application and comprehensive structural damage evaluation.
Lead cross-functional collaboration on complex claims, coordinating directly with structural engineers, remediation protocols, forensic specialists, and restoration contractors.
Author comprehensive, legally defensible captioned reports and precise Xactimate estimates tailored to specific carrier guidelines.
Maintain exceptional customer satisfaction ratings by navigating sensitive, high-stress property losses with clear communication and transparency.

Owner / Operator  |  DeYoung’s Air Control                                           10-Year Tenure
Founded, scaled, and managed a full-service commercial and residential mechanical contracting company, supervising field operations, project estimations, and business growth.
Executed large-scale commercial HVAC installations, structural retrofits, and electrical troubleshooting across diverse commercial environments:
Schools, Hospitals, Churches, Medical Offices, Retail Facilities, Restaurants, Warehouses, Office Buildings, Multifamily Housing, and Commercial Tenant Improvements.
Interpreted complex engineering blueprints, mechanical schematics, and architectural layouts to design and install high-tonnage building systems.
Mastered Repair vs. Replacement Analysis for high-value mechanical assets, a critical skill directly transferable to major commercial equipment losses.
Negotiated vendor contracts, managed project budgets, and directed multi-disciplinary field crews to ensure strict compliance with local building codes.
Commercial & Residential Mechanical Specialist  |  HVAC Industry Leaders      25 Years Experience
Acquired a multi-decade foundation in advanced mechanical layouts, structural integration, complex diagnostics, and equipment rebuilding.
Served as lead technical asset for heavy commercial, industrial, and high-density residential mechanical applications, managing code compliance, schematics interpretation, and structural electrical installations.

TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES
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Commercial Building Systems: Rooftop Units (RTUs), Desiccant wheel rooftop units (RTUs), Split Systems, Chiller/Boiler Overviews, Cooling Towers ( Wet, Fluid cooler and Dry systems), Exhaust & Make-Up Air Units, VAV, VFT, Helium Chillers for MRI, Forced air targeted cooling systems, Commercial Electrical Frameworks.
Construction & Infrastructure: Commercial Construction Methods, Building Envelope Assemblies, Flat/Low-Slope Roofing Systems, Joint-Venture Contracting.

PROFESSIONAL GOAL

To serve as a trusted, elite Commercial Large-Loss Property Adjuster, bridging the gap between sophisticated construction-mechanical realities and precise insurance policy adjustment to deliver flawless execution on complex commercial exposures.

What makes me different
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