Darren Leins is an executive building consultant with a diverse background of experience as a property claims professional, estimator, and project manager in the residential, commercial, and civil construction industries spanning over 23 years. While working in these capacities, Darren has overseen and been the lead on complex, multi-million dollar property insurance claims. These include wind, water, fire, hail, and builders risk losses to commercial, governmental, industrial, institutional, multi-family residential, and high-value residential structures.
As a project manager, Darren has managed and overseen all phases and aspects of high-profile construction projects ranging from private sector clients to governmental entities.
Projects
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Tornado, Cookeville, TN - 2020
Consulted on multiple building, multi-million dollar tornado loss. -
Fire, Greenville, MI - 2020
Consulted on fire loss of historic railroad trestle bridge. -
Hurricane, Lake Charles, LA - 2020
Consulted on hurricane loss with over 1200 structures. -
Water Loss, Denver, CO - 2019
Consulted on multi-million dollar water loss at a newly constructed multi-level apartment building. -
Hail Event, Billings, MT - 2019
Consulted on multiple, large loss commercial structures damaged by hail. -
Fire, Wellston, MI - 2019
Consulted on multi-million dollar fire loss. -
Fire, DePere, WI - 2019
Consulted on multi-million dollar fire loss to a historic structure. -
Building Collapse, Pontiac, MI - 2018
Consulted on roof collapse on a historic building. -
Water Loss, Prague, OK – 2018
Consulted on large water loss at an assisted-living facility. -
Fire Loss, St. Louis, MO – 2018
Consulted on large fire loss on 8 unit condominium structure. -
Hail Loss, Denver, CO – 2017
Consulted on multiple, large loss commercial projects with structures that sustained significant hail damage. -
Fire Loss, Salt Lake City, UT – 2016
Consulted on high-end residential fire loss (builder’s risk). -
Hail Loss, Colorado Springs, Colorado – 2016
Consulted on multiple, large loss commercial projects with structures that sustained significant hail damage. -
Fire Loss, Denver, CO – 2015
Consulted on commercial fire loss to strip mall. -
Hail Loss, Leavenworth, KS – 2015
Consulted on commercial hail loss with 90+ impacted structures.
Related Services
Relevant Experience
- RMC Group
Director of North Region, Executive Building Consultant – 2021 to Present - RMC Group
Senior Building Consultant
2015 to 2021 - NHI General Adjusters
General Adjuster – 2011 to 2015 - Landmark Construction
Adjuster – 2008 to 2011 - Portrait Homes/Pasquinelli Development
Project Manager/Estimator – 2005 to 2008 - Allen Edwin Homes
Project Estimator – 2004 to 2005 - State Farm Insurance
Claims Adjuster – 1999 to 2004 - Johnson Construction
Assistant Project Superintendent– 1998 to 1999
Certifications
- Associate in Claims – AIC
- LEED Green Associate – LEED GA
Training
- Herndon & Associates
Arson Theft Certification - State Farm
Fire Claims Certification - State Farm
Auto Physical Damage Certification - State Farm
Personal Injury Protection Certification
Education
- Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science