Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference

The “NESFCC” as it is referred to is a collaboration between Forcon, various Law Firms and Surety Companies. It takes place in September of each year. Now in its 34th year, the NESFCC has proven to be one of the premier Surety conferences with presentations and information on all of the latest trends and aspects of the Surety Industry.

Upcoming Conferences

36th Annual Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference
The Ocean Casino & Resort
September 2025
Atlantic City, New Jersey

Registration Link: Coming Soon.

Conference Invite: Coming Soon.

For a copy of the Conference Save the Date: Coming Soon.

For additional information regarding this conference, please contact Danielle Peynado at [email protected].

Prior Year Conferences

To see publications and articles from our prior year conferences, please click here.

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H. G. “HANK” SIMPSON JR., P.E.

Mechanical Engineer
Roanoke, VA
804-230-4820

H. G. “HANK” SIMPSON JR., P.E.

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Roanoke, VA
Main Office: Richmond, VA
Tel: 804-230-4820

Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
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Stephen Langseth, PE

Structural Engineer
Lynchburg, VA
(804) 285-7870

Stephen Langseth, PE

Job Title: Structural Engineer
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Main Office: Richmond, VA
Tel: (804) 285-7870

Discipline
Structural Engineering
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Brian P. Carnazza, PE, LEED AP

Fire Protection Engineer
Virginia Beach, VA
804-230-4820

Brian P. Carnazza, PE, LEED AP

Job Title: Fire Protection Engineer
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Main Office: Richmond, VA
Tel: 804-230-4820

Discipline
Fire Protection Engineering
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Roy Crooks, PH.D., PE

Materials Engineer
Newport News, VA
804-230-4820

Roy Crooks, PH.D., PE

Job Title: Materials Engineer
Location: Newport News, VA
Main Office: Richmond, VA
Tel: 804-230-4820

Discipline
Marine
Materials Engineering
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Steven T. Kean, ACTAR

Accident Reconstructionist
Richmond, VA
1-800-877-3260

Steven T. Kean, ACTAR

Job Title: Accident Reconstructionist
Location: Richmond, VA
Main Office: Tampa, FL, Atlanta, GA; Red Hill, PA; Richmond, VA; Annapolis, MD
Tel: 1-800-877-3260

Discipline
Accident Reconstruction
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Walter S. Laird, PE, CFI, CMI

Lead Mechanical Engineer
Annapolis, MD
804-230-4820

Walter S. Laird, PE, CFI, CMI

Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer
Location: Annapolis, MD
Main Office: Richmond, VA; Annapolis, MD
Tel: 804-230-4820

Discipline
Fire Origin & Cause
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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Walter S. Laird, PE, CFI, CMI (Marine)

Lead Engineer- Marine Services
Annapolis, MD
804-230-4820

Walter S. Laird, PE, CFI, CMI (Marine)

Job Title: Lead Engineer- Marine Services
Location: Annapolis, MD
Main Office: Annapolis, MD
Tel: 804-230-4820

Discipline
Marine
Naval Architecture
Fire Origin & Cause
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Laurie Sherfey, PE

Structural Engineer
Norfolk, VA
804-230-4820

Laurie Sherfey, PE

Job Title: Structural Engineer
Location: Norfolk, VA
Main Office: Richmond, VA
Tel: 804-230-4820

Discipline
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Construction
Surety
Roofing
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Matthew Wagenhofer, Ph.D, P.E., CFEI

Mechanical/Materials Engineer
Edgewater, MD
804-230-4820

Matthew Wagenhofer, Ph.D, P.E., CFEI

Job Title: Mechanical/Materials Engineer
Location: Edgewater, MD
Main Office: Richmond, VA; Annapolis, MD
Tel: 804-230-4820

Discipline
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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Michael L. Cannon

Industrial Hygienist
Blacksburg, VA
804-230-4820

Michael L. Cannon

Job Title: Industrial Hygienist
Location: Blacksburg, VA
Main Office: Richmond, VA
Tel: 804-230-4820

Discipline
Industrial Hygiene
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James W. Laird, PE, CFEI, CWI

Lead Mechanical Engineer
Richmond, VA
804-230-4820

James W. Laird, PE, CFEI, CWI

Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer
Location: Richmond, VA
Main Office: Richmond, VA
Tel: 804-230-4820

Discipline
Fire Origin & Cause
Mechanical Engineering
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Gregory A. Shelton, ACTAR

Accident Reconstructionist
Richmond, VA
1-800-877-3260

Gregory A. Shelton, ACTAR

Job Title: Accident Reconstructionist
Location: Richmond, VA
Main Office: Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Red Hill PA, Richmond, VA; Annapolis, MD
Tel: 1-800-877-3260

Discipline
Accident Reconstruction
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Carl F. Hornig, PE, CFEI

Materials & Mechanical Engineer
Annapolis, MD
804-230-4820

Carl F. Hornig, PE, CFEI

Job Title: Materials & Mechanical Engineer
Location: Annapolis, MD
Main Office: Annapolis, MD
Tel: 804-230-4820

Discipline
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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Keith A. Murray, PE

Structural Engineer
Waynesboro, GA
800-390-0980

Keith A. Murray, PE

Job Title: Structural Engineer
Location: Waynesboro, GA
Main Office: Atlanta; GA
Tel: 800-390-0980

Discipline
Structural Engineering
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William "Bill" B. Arthur, PE

Mechanical Process Engineer
Sylvania, GA
800-390-0980

William "Bill" B. Arthur, PE

Job Title: Mechanical Process Engineer
Location: Sylvania, GA
Main Office: Atlanta; GA
Tel: 800-390-0980

Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
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Noah W. Gunnin

Mechanical Consultant
Roswell, GA
800-390-0980

Noah W. Gunnin

Job Title: Mechanical Consultant
Location: Roswell, GA
Main Office: Atlanta; GA
Tel: 800-390-0980

Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
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Kimberly L. Davis, PhD, PE, PMP

Environmental Engineer
Knoxville, TN
770-390-0980

Kimberly L. Davis, PhD, PE, PMP

Job Title: Environmental Engineer
Location: Knoxville, TN
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Environmental
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George W. Lumsden, Jr., PE

Electrical Engineer
Dallas, GA
770-390-0980

George W. Lumsden, Jr., PE

Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: Dallas, GA
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Electrical Engineering
Surety
Fire Origin & Cause
Electrical
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Jeffrey S. Kidwell, PE

Construction Consultant
Atlanta, GA
770-390-0980

Jeffrey S. Kidwell, PE

Job Title: Construction Consultant
Location: Atlanta, GA
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Surety
Construction
Civil Engineering
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Robert B. Kinstrey

Paper Machine / Plant Expert
Simpsonville, SC
770-390-0980

Robert B. Kinstrey

Job Title: Paper Machine / Plant Expert
Location: Simpsonville, SC
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Pulp and Paper
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Charles A. Hanning, III, PE

Mechanical Engineer
Ball Ground, GA
770-390-0980

Charles A. Hanning, III, PE

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Ball Ground, GA
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
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Charles Mosling, MSEE

Electrical Engineer
Raleigh, NC
(770) 390-0980

Charles Mosling, MSEE

Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: Raleigh, NC
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: (770) 390-0980

Discipline
Electrical Engineering
Electrical
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Brian M. Davis, MSME, PE

Mechanical Engineer
Cincinnati, OH
770-390-0980

Brian M. Davis, MSME, PE

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
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Martin L. Timm, PE, CSP

Mechanical Engineer
Gainesville, GA
770-390-0980

Martin L. Timm, PE, CSP

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Gainesville, GA
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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Rex Overholser

Agricultural Consultant
Bringhurst, IN
770-390-0980

Rex Overholser

Job Title: Agricultural Consultant
Location: Bringhurst, IN
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Agriculture
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Scott H. Webster, PE

Crane/Industrial Equipment Consultant
Mobile, AL
770-390-0980

Scott H. Webster, PE

Job Title: Crane/Industrial Equipment Consultant
Location: Mobile, AL
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Civil Engineering
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Richard W. Phillips, PE, SE

Crane/Industrial Equipment Consultant
Tacoma, WA
770-390-0980

Richard W. Phillips, PE, SE

Job Title: Crane/Industrial Equipment Consultant
Location: Tacoma, WA
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Structural Engineering
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Jeffrey T. Hubbell, PE, SE

Crane/Industrial Equipment Consultant
Tacoma, WA
770-390-0980

Jeffrey T. Hubbell, PE, SE

Job Title: Crane/Industrial Equipment Consultant
Location: Tacoma, WA
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Structural Engineering
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Steven A. Sheldon, PE, LEED GA

Fire Protection Engineer
Tempe, AR
770-390-0980

Steven A. Sheldon, PE, LEED GA

Job Title: Fire Protection Engineer
Location: Tempe, AR
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Fire Protection Engineering
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Douglas W. Fisher, PE, FSFPE, LEED AP BD+C

Fire Protection Engineer
Atlanta, GA
770-390-0980

Douglas W. Fisher, PE, FSFPE, LEED AP BD+C

Job Title: Fire Protection Engineer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Fire Protection Engineering
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Marvin E. "Gene" Bullington, CFI

Marine/Fire Origin & Cause Consultant
Tampa, FL;
813-376-4455

Marvin E. "Gene" Bullington, CFI

Job Title: Marine/Fire Origin & Cause Consultant
Location: Tampa, FL;
Main Office: Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Red Hill PA; Annapolis, MD
Tel: 813-376-4455

Discipline
Fire Origin & Cause
Marine
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William H. Ver Eecke, PE

Vice President
Atlanta, GA
770-390-0980

William H. Ver Eecke, PE

Job Title: Vice President
Location: Atlanta, GA
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
Project Management
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Thomas G. Haines, PE

Civil Engineer
Duluth, GA
770-390-0980

Thomas G. Haines, PE

Job Title: Civil Engineer
Location: Duluth, GA
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Civil Engineering
Surety
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Steven T. Kean, ACTAR

Accident Reconstructionist
Richmond, VA
1-800-877-3260

Steven T. Kean, ACTAR

Job Title: Accident Reconstructionist
Location: Richmond, VA
Main Office: Tampa, FL, Atlanta, GA; Red Hill, PA; Richmond, VA; Annapolis, MD
Tel: 1-800-877-3260

Discipline
Accident Reconstruction
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Scott R. Fletcher, M.S., PE

Civil Engineer
Memphis, TN
770-390-0980

Scott R. Fletcher, M.S., PE

Job Title: Civil Engineer
Location: Memphis, TN
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Civil Engineering
Marine
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Raymond Ramos, PE, RRC

Roofing Consultant
Conyers, GA
770-390-0980

Raymond Ramos, PE, RRC

Job Title: Roofing Consultant
Location: Conyers, GA
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Civil Engineering
Roofing
Surety
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Mark R. Webster, PE

Mechanical Engineer
Hubertus, WI
770-390-0980

Mark R. Webster, PE

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Hubertus, WI
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
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Mark Keith, PE, CFEI, CQP

Electrical Engineer
Raleigh, NC
770-390-0980

Mark Keith, PE, CFEI, CQP

Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: Raleigh, NC
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Electrical Engineering
Fire Origin & Cause
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Marc Allen Meadows, PE

Mechanical Engineer
Fort Worth, TX
770-390-0980

Marc Allen Meadows, PE

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
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Loren M. Griswold, CFI, CFEI, CVFI, CMI

Fire Cause & Origin Consultant
Demorest, GA
770-390-0980

Loren M. Griswold, CFI, CFEI, CVFI, CMI

Job Title: Fire Cause & Origin Consultant
Location: Demorest, GA
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Fire Origin & Cause
Marine
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John C. Laughlin, M.Eng, PE

Biomechanics Consultant
Houston, TX
770-390-0980

John C. Laughlin, M.Eng, PE

Job Title: Biomechanics Consultant
Location: Houston, TX
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Biomechanics
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James A. Petersen, PE

Mechanical Engineer
Texarkana, TX
770-390-0980

James A. Petersen, PE

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Texarkana, TX
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
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John D. Glover, PE

Mechanical Engineer
Mobile, AL
770-390-0980

John D. Glover, PE

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Mobile, AL
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Marine
Mechanical Engineering
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Gregory A. Shelton, ACTAR

Accident Reconstructionist
Richmond, VA
1-800-877-3260

Gregory A. Shelton, ACTAR

Job Title: Accident Reconstructionist
Location: Richmond, VA
Main Office: Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Red Hill PA, Richmond, VA; Annapolis, MD
Tel: 1-800-877-3260

Discipline
Accident Reconstruction
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Gary D. E. Cowles, PE

Civil Engineer
Mobile, AL
770-390-0980

Gary D. E. Cowles, PE

Job Title: Civil Engineer
Location: Mobile, AL
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Civil Engineering
Marine
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Evan M. Ormsby, PE

Mechanical Engineer
Norcross, GA
770-390-0980

Evan M. Ormsby, PE

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer
Location: Norcross, GA
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
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David Lewis Hildebrand, PE

Structural Engineer
Dacula, GA
770-390-0980

David Lewis Hildebrand, PE

Job Title: Structural Engineer
Location: Dacula, GA
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Structural Engineering
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David E. Murphy

Civil Engineer
Mobile, AL
770-390-0980

David E. Murphy

Job Title: Civil Engineer
Location: Mobile, AL
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Civil Engineering
Marine
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A. William Lingnell

Civil Engineer
Rockwall, TX
770-390-0980

A. William Lingnell

Job Title: Civil Engineer
Location: Rockwall, TX
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Civil Engineering
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Dan Rosis

Construction Consultant
St. Helena Island, SC
770-390-0980

Dan Rosis

Job Title: Construction Consultant
Location: St. Helena Island, SC
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Civil Engineering
Construction
Surety
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Charles A. Daniels, Ph.D.

Materials Engineer
Avon Lake, OH
770-390-0980

Charles A. Daniels, Ph.D.

Job Title: Materials Engineer
Location: Avon Lake, OH
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 770-390-0980

Discipline
Materials Engineering
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Brian Christopher Moody, PE

Structural Engineer
Atlanta, GA
813-684-7686

Brian Christopher Moody, PE

Job Title: Structural Engineer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Main Office: Atlanta, GA
Tel: 813-684-7686

Discipline
Marine
Structural Engineering
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