Staff

William L. Hall

Chief Executive Office / General Adjuster

40 years ago, Bill began his adjusting career after graduating from Spring Arbor College in Michigan. After a short time with General Adjustment Bureau, he joined the firm in 1971.His contributions to the industry include being an officer in many of the trade associations, speaking to the industry as called on, and being a panelist for thirty plus years at the Property Loss Research Bureau' Loss Managers Conference and regional conferences. Adjustment of Property and Time Element claims and Expert Witness Testimony, Appraisal and damagers documentation has been his area of discipline , but he is called upon on unusual and unique claims with high complexity and complication and is known for being able to call upon his experience to craft creative ways to assist companies in concluding claims using aggressive good faith strategies .Bill is a 6,000 plus hour private pilot with instrument rating and uses this tool to provide efficient and cost effective handling of distant claims in this climate of TSA lines often disrupted airline schedules. The size of a claim makes little difference to Bill. He has handled many of the greatest dollar exposure claims for client companies, but often is called in to help review and assist in claims that need analytic review and recommendation. He is past President of the Organization of Flying Adjusters, The Chicago Adjusters Association, past regional Vice President of the National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters, The International Institute of Loss Adjusters, he is Member of LIPA (Leading International Property Adjusters). Bill recently relocated his residence to Michigan and some have accused him of partially retiring. Not so says Bill who continues his passion for the claims business in his everyday pursuit. With the assistance of General Aviation the Lombard office is one hour away and the local airport (6 miles from his home), makes travel, cost effective and convenient. He became an owner and officer in 1983, assumed the presidency in 1992, and assumed the office of Chief Executive officer in 2005.

WILLIAM J. JENSEN

AIC, PRESIDENT AND GENERAL ADJUSTER

Bill graduated from the University of Illinois, Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1973. He started his insurance career that year in the Life and Health insurance field with Equitable. In 1977 he joined GAB Services as a Property Adjuster in the Chicago Northside Office. He participated in the training and educational opportunities there, and in 1981 he joined the staff of L. J. Shaw and Company. Bill obtained his AIC designation in 1986 and achieved the title of General Adjuster in 1989. Bill has also qualified for the designation of Registered Professional Adjuster (RPA #1036). Bill is a Past President of the Chicago Adjuster's Association and a member of the Western Loss Association, National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters (NAIIA) and the International Institute of Loss Adjusters (IILA). Bill was a Workshop Panelist or Chairman at the PLRB's annual Loss Managers Conference, speaking and teaching on the topic of Adjusting Business Income Losses for a Service Business, for six consecutive year starting in 1998. He has also presented at the PLRB's Regional Meetings on the subject of Recognizing and Responding to Potentially Fraudulent Losses. Bill handles all types of residential and commercial property claims and brings a special expertise to the handling of arson and fraud claims. Bill became an owner and Secretary on January 1, 1994. He became President of the firm in 2004.

TIMOTHY E. COPPOCK

EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL ADJUSTER

Tim is a graduate of Western Illinois University where he obtained his degree in Business Administration. He began his adjusting career with Underwriters Adjusting Company (UAC) where he served as Senior Claimed Adjuster with the additional responsibilities of Property Claim Supervisor. He joined L. J. Shaw & Co. in 1979. Tim is a member of the Western Loss Association (WLA) and the International Institute of Loss Adjusters (IILA). Tim is a member and past president of the Adjuster's Association of Chicago (AAC) and is an active member of the National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters (NAIIA). He was appointed to the title of General Adjuster on 1991. He became an owner on Jan. 1, 1994. Tim's experience and education equips him with outstanding abilities to handle major appraisals, commercial losses and residential losses.

NINO A. BERARDI

VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER, GENERAL ADJSUTER

Nino graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1990 with a degree in Corporate Communications. He began his adjusting career in January of 1991 with the Aetna Life and Casualty Company. While working at Aetna, he specialized in the handling of property claims and obtained the title of Senior Property Claim Representative. Nino joined the staff of L. J. Shaw and Company on January 8, 1996. Nino is a past President and current member of the Chicago Adjuster's Association. He is also a member of the Western Loss Association and the National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters (NAIIA). Nino handles all types of residential and commercial property claims. He is fluent in spoken and written Italian.

Nino obtained the title of General Adjuster on September 1, 2004; he has qualified for the designation of Registered Professional Adjuster (RPA # 1223) and became owner/Treasurer of the company January 1, 2005.

PAUL A. VANDERHEYDEN

VICE-PRESIDENT AND GENERAL ADJUSTER

Paul graduated from Northern Illinois University with a B.S. Degree in Finance in 1989. Upon graduation Paul launched his insurance adjusting career with Farmers Insurance. He accepted a position with Hanover Insurance in 1996. There he handled an increasingly complex mix of personal and commercial lines property claims. Paul has solid computer skills and an ever increasing knowledge based in construction and cause of loss issues. He joined L. J. Shaw & Co. in January of 1998, was elevated to General Adjuster in 2004. He became a partner in 2005. Since joining L. J. Shaw & Co. he has been a workshop panelist at the PLRB Conference. He is also a past President of the Adjusters Association of Chicago. Paul excels in the use of the Xactimate estimating program and handles large and complex losses nationwide.

STEPHEN S. HASTINGS

GENERAL ADJUSTER

Steve graduated from the University of Wisconsin and has been involved with the business of claims since his undergraduate days when he supported his education with seasonal storm work. Full time employment began with the General Adjustment Bureau in 1963 where Steve served as Senior Adjuster, Branch Manager and as General Adjuster until he joined our firm in 1974. He is a member of the Adjusters Association of Chicago (Past President) and is a Past President of the International Institute of Loss Adjusters. He has been a regular panelist and instructor at the Loss Manager's Conference of the Property Loss Research Bureau. Steve is widely recognized in his chosen field for his abilities in the investigation and adjustment of major fire losses and time element exposures. He became an owner and officer on January 1, 1983, and CEO on January 1, 1992.

RANDALL A. FERRARI

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Randy's career began in 1973 as a multi-line adjuster with Safeco Insurance. He also served as Auto Physical Damage Trainer and Adjuster in Charge. In 1985 Randy became Regional Claims Examiner for Allendale Insurance supervising complex property losses nationwide. In 1988 he joined Toplis and Harding handling casualty claims with an emphasis in product and liquor liability. Recruited by a former colleague, Randy took a position with CNA E & S. He became Claim Manager in 1995 and AVP in 1996. A phone call from Bill Hall, a friend and long time associate, resulted in Randy joining L. J. Shaw and Company in 1997. He is responsible for the daily management of the firm.

FRANK D. MARTINO

ADJUSTER

Now a 36 year property adjuster, Frank graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1976 with a BA degree in Business. He began his adjusting career with the General Adjustment Bureau in March of 1977. During his seven years with GAB he rose to the rank of senior adjuster and handled large and complex homeowner, commercial and time element losses. Frank joined us March 1984. He handles all types of property losses and has been asked to be both appraiser and umpire on disputed claims His area of interest is the investigation of fraud and arson claims. Frank is a member of the Western Loss Association and has attended countless industry educational seminars.

DAVID J. BRINKER

ADJUSTER

David added his twenty-six plus years of experience to the L. J. Shaw and Company roster on September 17, 2001. David's most recent stint prior to coming on board was with Cunningham Lindsey. He has handled a wide variety of personal and commercial property matters. The depth of his expertise earned him the designation of Regional General Adjuster while employed with AIG. He also served in management capacities. David is superbly equipped to handle any and all manner of property adjustments.

KEVIN M. YOUNG

ADJUSTER

Kevin graduated from the University of Illinois in 1994 with a double major in History and Communications. Upon graduation he began his adjusting career with State Farm. During his tenure at State Farm he had a variety of property adjustment responsibilities including field adjuster, re-inspector trainer, catastrophe specialist and large loss adjuster. Kevin joined us in 2002. Working extensively in the Chicago Metropolitan area, Kevin is familiar with the wide variety of construction methods seen in homeowner and commercial losses. He uses that knowledge and his large loss estimating skills to handle personal and commercial losses throughout the country.

T. R. COPPOCK

ADJUSTER

T.R. joined our firm in July 2005. He graduated from Eastern Illinois University with his degree in Communications and Business. T.R. began his adjusting career with GAB Robbins in Michigan and worked in Florida to assist in the resolution of hurricane related claims. In addition, T.R. handled claims in Louisiana after hurricane Katrina. T.R. responded well to the high volume claim environment and used the opportunity to hone his coverage analysis and estimating skills. Those skills combined with his integrity and enthusiasm have served him well at L. J. Shaw & Co. T.R. currently handles homeowners and commercial losses throughout the Chicago area. He has also handled storm losses throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Since joining us T.R. has attained the designation of Associate in Claims (AIC).

MICHAEL R. SCHWARTZ

GENERAL ADJUSTER

Upon graduating with honors from Loyola University of Chicago in 1988, Mike began his adjusting career with Hanover Insurance. Beginning as a multi-line adjuster, he soon gravitated to property claims. While at Hanover, he attended and later taught many in-house training courses. In 1992, Mike joined Toplis & Harding where he handled major losses for hurricanes in Florida. Mike ascended to General Adjuster at R.S. Rozak and Company where he started in 1994. He is the past president of the Adjuster's Association of Chicago. He joined the L. J. Shaw team in August of 2007. He handles all manner of property losses with special expertise in commercial matters.

SEAN PAPPAS

ADJUSTER

Upon graduation from Evangel University in Springfield Missouri, Mr. Pappas entered the workforce in retail management. In 1999 he gravitated to insurance claims and developed in to a highly regarded adjuster.

Prior to his coming to L. J. Shaw he handled a variety of large and complex personal, commercial and catastrophe claims throughout the country for Farmers Insurance Group. His efforts were acknowledged by the receipt of customer service awards. In addition he was called upon to participate in the training of adjusters nationwide.

Sean continues to broaden his skill set through participation in various seminars and courses. From his LaSalle County satellite base he can efficiently meet the needs of our clients in the Illinois Valley region and beyond. Sean is a most welcome addition to the firm and will use his expertise to arrive at appropriate file resolution for both the company and the insured.

ERIC POPPER

AVIATION ADJUSTER & CONSULTANT

Eric's lifelong passion for aviation is a valuable component of the L. J. Shaw team. After receiving a B. S. in Business Administration from the University of Illinois in 1992, Eric went on to become an airline pilot, now flying for a Chicago based legacy airline. With over 12,000 hours of flight time and type ratings in the BE-1900, B727, B747, B777, and A319/320. Eric brings a wealth of flying and aviation expertise to L. J. Shaw as an adjuster and consultant on aviation issues. In 2006, he was inducted into the Organization of Flying Adjusters, a prestigious group of adjusters and industry peers. Eric has recently served as the Secretary and is currently the Treasurer of this organization.

DOLORES SHEPHERD

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STACEY FEATHERSTONE

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THERESA CAMPAGNOLO

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