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May 1993 to present
Ralph Wood Services, Inc.
Owner and operator of a Marine Surveying and Consulting firm. Currently conducting
all types of cargo surveys and pre-shipment inspections, including frozen, refrigerated
and perishable products, rejections claims, yachts, steel, paper and specializing in
investigation of missing, stolen or lost shipments. Also conducting loss prevention
surveys for transportation related problems to assist in preventing damage and pilferage
and reducing existing problems. Conducting pre-risk inspections regarding security
of distribution centers, consolidation locations and general warehousing.
June 1990 to May 1993
Toplis and
Harding Inc. North America
Managing Director of the Marine Division and Managing Director on the Board of Directors
for Toplis and Harding Inc. North America. Responsibilities included direct
supervision of all marine personnel and departments in the United States and Canada,
including surveying, adjusting and recovery, all domestic and international marketing,
mergers and acquisition regarding marine and profit an loss of the division. Handled
surveys on specialty items including Fine Arts, High-tech items, Security Investigations
and Loss Control Services.
October 1983 to June 1990
Toplis and Harding Inc.
Director, Lloyd's Agency New York. Manager, Northeast Region for Toplis and Harding
Inc. Direct supervision of offices in Baltimore, Boston, Norfolk and Wilmington, Delaware
in addition to New York Marine Department. Responsible for all assignments,
production, and direct supervision of settlement of claims and recovery for region.
handled marketing for region and part of international marketing program under supervision
of Vice Chairman. Conducted surveys on steel, Fine Arts, Yachts, Concentrates,
refrigerated and frozen cargoes and High-tech items. Personally conducted Security
Investigations and Surveys and organized a national Loss Control Services Unit.
November 1967 to October 1983 Toplis and
Harding Inc. Staff surveyor and inland marine adjuster for the (10)
years prior to becoming Branch Manager in 1977. Handled various adjusting duties and
cargo surveys of all types, out-turn and condition surveys, yacht damage surveys as well
as investigations. handled contract investigations for the State of Maryland
involving their self insured fidelity program for all state agencies. Jointly
investigated theft losses from the Port of Baltimore and the Conrail system with local law
enforcement agencies and railroad security specialists. Attended various seminars
conducted by Toplis and Harding as well as private agencies and major clients.
1967 and Prior
Baltimore/Washington Area Several years as an investigator for
civil and insurance matters subsequent to serving in he United States Army as an
investigator for a Security Intelligence Unit of the National Security Agency. Also
served as an apprentice surveyor with Ford Mercer and Associates handling cargo and yacht
surveys.
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