I was born in Toledo Oregon, and I am a multigenerational Oregonian. I started my automotive career in Corvallis Oregon at Signer Motors in 1985. It was an honor to work for one of the first female dealer principals in the Pacific Northwest.  I was hired as a service consultant, answering phones, making appointments and providing rides to our customers.  Little by little, as my automotive knowledge started to increase, the automotive seed started to grow in me.
 

With much guidance, I was able to become an automotive certified painter, ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certified, an Oregon Certified Appraiser, and certified by the Bureau of Certified Auto Appraisers. 
 

As my experience and career expanded, I worked my way up to business manager at a dealership in Northern California. After about 20 years in California, I moved back to Oregon in 2008 and continued my career in the automotive field.  In 2015 I purchased an auto body repair business. One of the many things I enjoyed about the auto body business was helping my customers navigate the ever-changing claims process and giving back to my community.
 

During the 11 years of owning the body shop business, the desire to do more for my customers kept growing. I kept noticing that my customers needed an advocate in their corner when it came to dealing with insurance companies and I wanted to be that advocate.  I love telling my customers, “Don’t worry, I will take care of this for you”. 
 

Now, with Collision Safety Consultants of Oregon, Once again I can still tell my customers, “Don’t worry, I will take care of this for you”.  So many people do not know about diminished value, total losses or appraisal clauses and the insurance company does not normally volunteer this information.  When the customer engages my services, it removes the insurance company because they are then required to hire an independent 3rd party to evaluate the claim.  I also provide, at no cost, an evaluation of the customer’s claim to determine if it is beneficial for them to hire me.  I provide professional interventions between my customers and the insurance company.

In Oregon, Under ORS 742.466, if the insurance company agrees to pay even 1 cent over their original offer, the insurance company must also reimburse the customer their reasonable appraisal cost.  Most insurance companies in Oregon have an appraisal clause in their policies.
 

I charge a $600 flat fee for my services. So, regardless of how much the insurance company pays, I only charge $600 Again, in Oregon, if the insurance pays even one penny over their initial offer under the appraisal clause, the insurance company is required to reimburse the customer for reasonable appraisal cost. Additionally, I offer a money-back guarantee. If I do not settle your claim for more than the initial offer from the insurance company, I will refund your money.
 

Certifications:
 

ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Certified,

Oregon Certified Appraiser,

 Certified by the Bureau of Certified Auto Appraisers. 

Automotive Certified Painter (BASF – Diamont)