Aqua Workz Commercial Roof Collapse
When a roof collapses, the cause of the collapse should be investigated. Degenkolb's forensic engineers are able to provide this service. In this case, the cause of the very large hole in the roof of this commercial building was a bit unexpected.
a large brick building with a broken roof
Apple Valley Library Roof Replacement, Insurance Claim
The loss of the library was a devastating blow to Apple Valley, which depends on the library for community benefits, such as job training and youth education. 
Apple Valley Library
447 Minna Fire Damage Assessment & Repair
The scope of Degenkolb services on 447 Minna is illustrative of our Claims Management capabilities, where the delivery of engineering and team leadership is closely aligned with the needs of insurance coverage.

From Property Loss to Restoration, Our Team’s Got Your Back

With our continued investment in technology, personnel, and geographic expansion, we are positioned to support clients with accurate, defensible, and cost-effective forensic engineering services. Whether responding to catastrophic events, assessing routine claims, or providing expert litigation support, we are a trusted partner in forensic structural investigations.  

Property loss professionals looking for rapid, compliance-driven solutions for claims assessment and structural investigations rely on our team members. We specialize in identifying the causes of structural failures, assessing damage, and designing reconstruction plans that meet jurisdictional and code requirements. 

Our team has the expertise and follow-thru to help those experiencing property loss investigate the cause and restore structures to operations.

We are licensed in multiple states and ready to deploy for both localized assessments and large-scale disaster response. We provide rapid mobilization with 24/7 claim intake and jurisdiction specific expertise to support claims professionals.  

All Practice Areas
Expert Witness & Litigation Support

Providing technical expertise for insurance claims and legal disputes

Forensic Investigations

Determining the cause and origin of structural and material failures.

Large Loss Consulting

Supporting insurers and property managers in assessing and managing large-scale structural losses.

Reconstruction & Code Compliance

Designing cost-effective repair solutions that align with local codes and permit requirements.

Structural Damage Assessment

Expert analysis of structural failures, storm damage, fire damage, and foundation issues.

Project Team

Andrew Scott
Principal, Practice Area Leader
Lisa Esquivel
Forensics Operations Manager
Abe Lynn
Associate Principal
Bianca Casem
Senior Engineer
Charles Delaporte
Senior Engineer
Devon Lumbard
Group Director, Principal
Emily Jahansouz
Senior Engineer
Fabian Cortes
Designer
George Guevarra
Senior BIM Specialist
Jared Ouellette
Senior Engineer
Jeremy Callister
Principal
Kate Worcester
Design Engineer
Kenda Salisbury
Regional Business Development Director
Kim Bocanegra
Designer
Laura Rice
Associate Principal
Loring Wyllie, Senior Principal
Loring Wyllie
Senior Principal
Michael Bramhall
Principal
Pablo Azcona
Design Engineer
Peter Sandlin
Principal
Rebecca Weldon
Regional Business Development Director
Roberto Furlan
Designer
Russell Steeves
Senior BIM Specialist
Ruvim Skitsko
Designer
Stacy Bartoletti
Chief Executive Officer, Principal
Steve Moore
Associate Principal
Tim Lindsey
Principal
Valentina Couse-Baker
Design Engineer

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