Brandon Wirtz

Category 5 hurricane loss impacted seven high-rise condominium buildings, and Brandon led the investigation and scoping of damages comprising over 600 luxury units. He directed a team of 10 consultants and 10 engineers to perform a thorough evaluation of building exteriors, balcony enclosures, interior systems and finishes. Brandon’s oversight ensured adherence to restoration cost estimates, integrating mitigation budgets, construction cost constraints, and business interruption protocols. Acting as liaison between project teams and syndicate clients, Brandon coordinated emergency repair efforts to minimize disruption, stabilize structures, and ensure resident safety. He collaborated with contractors to maintain restoration timelines within set NTE thresholds valued at $10M.

As principal consultant responding to the fire, Brandon led the forensic damage evaluation of multiple wine production facilities, vineyards, irrigation systems, and specialized cave storage buildings, many of which were reduced to ash or severely compromised by smoke and soot. He developed comprehensive restoration estimates and mitigation strategies, balancing technical precision with the emotional weight of total loss for stakeholders deeply tied to the land. Working in tandem with attorneys, Brandon provided expert analysis and cost documentation for litigated claims, ensuring scope alignment and defensible valuations estimated at $30M. His oversight of abatement and debris removal budgets, timeline coordination, and business interruption mitigation were all executed with empathy, accuracy, and adherence to environmental safety protocols.

As project lead for a hurricane loss that devastated a multi-site rental community in Lake Charles, Brandon oversaw the assessment of over 1,200 prefabricated housing structures severely impacted by wind and water intrusion. He directed a team of 12 consultants to conduct systematic inspections, scope development, and restoration estimating valued over $20M. His expert budgeting and oversight ensured scope alignment and compliance with federal disaster response standards, helping restore stability to a community facing widespread disruption. With precision and empathy, Brandon coordinated mitigation strategies, abatement and debris removal budgets, and business interruption protocols to support displaced residents and property managers navigating the aftermath.

For the unprecedented Derecho wind event across Iowa and Illinois, Brandon conducted structural integrity assessments for large-scale agricultural complexes and commercial grain storage facilities battered by extreme wind speeds. He evaluated damage to grain elevator systems, metal-clad warehouses, and farm infrastructure, developing comprehensive repair estimates valued at over $10M. Partnering together with specialized agricultural contractors and engineers, Brandon ensured scope alignment and mitigation strategy compliance while navigating the logistical challenges of rural recovery. His expert budgeting and oversight supported business interruption mitigation
and restoration planning for communities whose livelihoods were deeply tied to the land.

Brandon served as principal consultant for a complex fire loss originating from a 2.5-megawatt rooftop solar array installed on a 250,000SQFT manufacturing facility. The blaze and subsequent water suppression efforts caused extensive damage to solar panels, the
TPO roof assembly, and interior electrical systems, rendering the entire solar infrastructure inoperable. He collaborated alongside engineering consultants, restoration contractors, and solar installation specialists to develop a comprehensive repair strategy and scope of work. With expert budgeting and oversight, Brandon conducted a loss-of-use analysis to quantify the impact of energy production shutdown and negotiated repairs valued at $5M. His leadership helped restore operational capacity while navigating the technical and emotional toll of a facility-wide disruption.