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J Scrivner Investigations

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We are Professional Investigators and Insurance Professionals with over 25 years each of complex and multi line FIRE, ACCIDENT, & INJURY investigation experience. Our long term affiliations in the Northwest allow us to rely on experienced Engineering and Legal resources as well, to produce the best possible results in all cases assigned through settlement, mediation, or trial if necessary.

Owner Profile

John Scrivner CFEI RPA ARM PI, is a licensed private investigator with over 36 years of Fire, Accident, & Injury investigation experience with two top 10 Northwest Casualty Insurance Companies, and this regions largest Electric and Gas Utility. John has a BA from Gonzaga University. He is a Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator, Licensed Private Investigator, Registered Professional Adjuster, and has an Associate of Risk Management designation. He is past President of the Spokane Adjuster's Association, and past Officer of the Mt. Spokane Ski Patrol.


Our People

Karen Arndt, Marketing Manager

Vicki Chatterton
, Office Manager. Vicki has been an office manager, bookkeeper, and staff supervisor for several major businesses in this area. She was educated at Whitworth College in Spokane.

Linda Jones, Office Associate.
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Walt Wruble CFI, Accident and Fire Investigator, Walt has over 35 years of Investigation experience as a Police Officer, Sheriff Deputy, and Fire Investigations Supervisor/Trainer with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Walt has a Bachelor of Science degree from Washington State University. He is also a Certified Fire Investigator, and Fire Investigator Instructor. Walt is past President of the International Association of Arson Investigators (WA Chapter), and current Member of the Int'l Wildfire Arson Committee for IAAI. Walt has investigated over 1,100 wildland & structure fires, as well as numerous civil and criminal cases on state lands.

Bob Kaul, Liquid Propane & Natural Gas Fire & Explosion Expert. Bob has over 45 years experience in the LP and Natural Gas Industry, working for this regions largest gas and electric utility. Bob was a gas serviceman for many years, and developed plus implemented employee safety education and training for the gas engineering department. Bob, through HVAC Industries, has helped develop State and National construction and safety standards that apply to utilities, residential, commercial, and industrial users of gas equipment. Bob has been a gas fire & explosion expert since 1974, and has extensive court testimony experience.


Lionel Greenwood, Insurance Consultant. Lionel has been in the Insurance Industry for over 30 years as a Manager, and Supervisor with a top 10 National Casualty Insuror, and as part Owner plus Officer of one of this areas largest Insurance Brokerage Companies. Lionel's specialty is his extensive knowledge of complex Insurance contracts, coverage, and world wide insurance markets. Lionel evaluates Bad Faith, and Errors / Ommissions cases. He will also consult with commercial business owner's as to their insurance needs.

Larry Larsen CPA, CFE, PI. Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Exaniner, and Licensed Private Investigator. He has over 30 years experience in financial fraud and embezzlement investigations and has testified in both state and federal court as an expert witness. Larry is also an accomplished videographer and has done excellent surveillance work.

Paul Greif - Private Investigator. Paul is a Vietnam Combat Veteran. Paul was educated at Gonzaga University, and also has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing plus a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Washington University. He has been a long time Spokane business owner. Paul is a Licensed Private Investigator. He specializes in general plus insurance investigations, people locating, surveillance, and custodial child recovery.

Bob Ward AIC, GCA, FCLA - Insurance Claims Investigator/Adjuster. Bob has a BA in Business Administration from Eastern Washington University. He has worked in the insurance claims industry as a claims investigator, adjuster and property specialist for over 35 years. Bob has had extensive industry training and holds these designations: Associate in Claims, Graduate of Claims Administration, and Fraud Claims Law Associate. He started with one of the largest independent adjusting companies in the nation, and just retired from one of the largest national property and casualty companies as a senior general adjuster handling large loss liability claims.

Arlie Heil - Insurance Claims Investigator/Adjuster. Arlie has a BA in Psychology from the University of Montana. He has worked in the insurance claims industry as a claims investigator, adjuster, and property specialist for over 35 years. He has always worked for independent claims adjusting companies in this capacity. Recently Arlie was an estimator and crew supervisor for one of our areas largest general and restoration contractors.

Dave Ferguson CFEI - Private Investigator / Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator . Dave is a licensed private investigator and has been a firefighter for 10 years. His training includes fire investigation classes from the National Fire Academy, and basic plus advanced fire investigation courses from the Washington State IAAI Chapter. Dave is a member of the Tri County Fire Investigation Task Force in Region 8 (Washington State).

Jerry Kirkwood - Work Comp and OSHA Accident Specialist. Jerry has 42 years of experience in the Electric and Natural Gas Industry while working for this areas largest Electric and Gas Utility. He has been an electric Journyman Lineman, Serviceman, and Foreman. Jerry was Safety Coordinator, Administrator, and Manager of that utility's Safety and Health Department. Jerry conducts investigations involving employee accidents, workers comp claims, and OSHA citations. Jerry has been actively involved in regulation development of State and Federal safety codes, through state committees, and the Edison Electric Institute.
Jerry is past President of the Association of Washington Business (AWB). Since 1995, Jerry has conducted independant accident investigations in MT, OR, ID, CA, and Utah. Jerry has extensive litigation case experience.

Patricia O'Brien- Private Investigator. Patti's back ground includes working in the traffic and narcotics bureau of a city police department, human resources manager for a manufacturing company, and plant security supervisor and trainer. She has been a Licensed Private Investigator for ten years in our area, working for the same investigation company. Patti conducts investigations of all types including family law, child custody, elder care, and insurance accidents. She is a tremendous asset for law firms in need of litigation support for large value cases.


Associations


International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI)

National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)

Pacific Northwest Association of Investigators (PNAI)

Washington Assoc. of Licensed Investigators (WALI)

Spokane Adjuster's Association (SAA)

Natl. Assoc. of Independant Insurance Adjusters (NAIIA)

National Ski Patrol System (NSPS)

National Fire Protective Association (NFPA)




We are licensed in Washington, Idaho, Oregon & Montana.

References are provided upon request.

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J. Scrivner Investigations, Inc.
9116 E. Sprague, No 472
Spokane Valley, WA 99206
E-mail: john@js-investigations.com
Call toll free: (877) 702-1400
Cell phone: (509) 999-5072
Toll Free Fax (877) 685-1200


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