


Kenneth Jones
Senior Executive General Adjuster / Construction Consultant
President and Chief Executive Officer
Phone:
813-955-1863
Email:
Address:
South Harbour Island Blvd. Tampa, FL. 33602
A Bit About Me
My earliest memories are of summers spent working on my father's construction sites. That experience stayed with me throughout my childhood, teenage years, and into college, laying the foundation for a lifelong career in construction and insurance.
After earning an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, I joined my father in the aftermath of Hurricane Andrew, assisting with insurance adjusting. It was there I discovered a passion for helping people recover after catastrophic losses. I quickly realized that while technical expertise is essential, empathy, clear communication, and trusted leadership are what truly help people confidently navigate the claims process. Soon afterward, I began working full-time as an insurance adjuster, advancing through a variety of roles, including Regional Claims Manager, adjuster trainer, appraiser, and large-loss commercial claims specialist.
In the late 1990s, I returned to my family's business and became Vice President of Robert's Construction, Inc. In this role, I managed both residential and commercial construction projects, working closely with architects, engineers, owners, and project managers. During this time, we also continued to provide claim services for multiple insurance carriers and independent adjusting firms. My father and I frequently worked catastrophe events together, utilizing our construction expertise, performing damage assessment, handling coverage analysis, estimates, and reporting.
Following Hurricane Katrina, we adjusted more than 150 commercial claims, including losses exceeding $25 million. These experiences provided invaluable insight into both the construction and insurance industries and reinforced my commitment to serving policyholders and carriers during times of crisis.
My father passed away November of 2025. Our final catastrophe assignment together was Hurricane Irma. The lessons, memories, and experiences we shared continue to shape me both personally and professionally.
In 2018, I joined Provencher & Company, LLC's Major Claims Unit as an Executive General Adjuster. There, I handled large-loss commercial claims, including multiple losses exceeding $10 million. In addition to adjusting responsibilities, I oversaw the daily operations of a Third-Party Administrator's claims program, managing adjuster assignments, coordinating inspections, and providing complex coverage analysis. I also played a key role in expanding Provencher's appraisal division, helping establish it as a leading provider of expert analysis, appraisal services, and reporting.
In 2022, I founded Kenneth Jones & Associates. Drawing upon more than three decades of experience in both the insurance and construction industries, we have assembled a network of highly qualified professionals and strategic partners. Our mission is to combine technical excellence with thoughtful care, providing the expertise, resources, and innovative solutions needed to navigate today's increasingly complex claims environment.
Work Experience
August 1996 - 2026
August 1992 - January 1996
February 1996 - February 2019
February 2019 - November 2022
November 2022 - Present
Self-employed. Vice President of Robert’s Construction Inc.
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Actively work with architects, engineers’ owners and project managers.
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Train and assist in construction related techniques and procedure.
Multiple projects (commercial and residential) valued at $500,000.00 to $3,000,000.00.
Cefco National Claims/CNC
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Team Leader
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Regional Claims Manager
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Trained and implemented Insurance Adjusting techniques and procedures.
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Independent Appraiser.
Assisted the directors and administrators in daily claim processing.
Independent Adjuster, for multiple Insurance Carriers and Insurance Adjusting Firms.
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Adjusted and facilitated large commercial claims. Largest 25 million.
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Independent Appraiser for large losses.
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Assisted in re-inspection large commercial claims.
Provencher & Company LLC. Leadership Team Member, with Major Claims Unit
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Executive General Adjuster large loss claims.
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Managed Third Party Administrators daily claim assignments, from inspections to coverage analysis.
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Managed, facilitating and handled appraisals for multiple Insurance Carriers
President and Chief Executive Officer of Kenneth Jones & Associates, Inc. Sr. Executive General Adjuster - Appraiser. Continue facilitating all aspects of the claims process.


Trent Verges
Executive General Adjuster - Appraiser
Phone:
985-966-7038
Email:
Address:
South Barbour Island Blvd. Tampa, FL. 33602
A Bit About Me
Born and raised in Louisiana, gained a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and a minor in General Business.
I have an extensive building construction background. At an early age I was on construction sites driving excavators and bulldozers. In my teens I started working in the family's HVAC business, working my way up through the mechanical and General Contracting divisions. My ability to understand all components in the completion of commercial and residential construction projects, provides an invaluable asset in the insurance industry.
During my adjusting career, I handled both residential and commercial lines losses and assisted in re-inspections of both. As an experienced adjuster, I am capable of handling large losses in excess of $12.5 million. In a managerial capacity, I have managed teams and consulted directly with reinsures to help guide loss reserves. I have experience in liability, new construction, and builder’s risk. This knowledge associated with the intricacies during the claims process provides the resources to expedite a client’s protocols and procedures.
I have a history in handling catastrophe losses, dating back to Katrina. Handling losses for Hurricanes Matthew, Harvey, Ida, Florence, Michael, Sally, Zeta, and most recently Ida.
Work Experience
January 2005 - December 2014
August 2017 - August 2018
October 2018 - November 2020
November 2022 - Present
Ver-Con Project Manager
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Project manager for commercial and residential contractor. Oversaw residential remediation and rebuilds from Hurricane Katrina. Oversaw renovations and ground-up commercial construction projects as Project Manager.
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Managed multi-million-dollar mechanical rebuilds, ground up construction general contractor projects in excess of 8 million. .
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Handled all bidding, contract procurement and budgeting of projects.
Catastrophe Response Unit - Team Lead Toronto Allstate.
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Team Leader
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Daily and Windstorm
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Virginia Beach as a Team Lead for Hurricane Florence.
Regional Field Operation Manager
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Adjusted and facilitated large commercial claims. Largest 12.5 million.
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Nominated to be appraiser for 103 large appraisals combined disputed amount 94 million was able to settle for a combined 19 million.
Kenneth Jones & Associates, Inc., Executive General Adjuster - Appraiser. Continue facilitating all aspects of the claims process.



Chen Zhuo
Executive Administrator
Phone:
656-234-0655
Email:
Address:
South Harbour Island Blvd. Tampa, FL. 33602
A Bit About Me
Born and raised in northeast China, having fond memories of cold snowy winters, with pleasant summers. My mother is a dedicated teacher, continuing to excel and lead in her career, while my father recently retired as the safety and operations manager for one of the region's largest companies.
After graduating high school, I pursued higher education in Beijing, earning a Bachelor's degree in English with a deep focus on writing and editing. I then continued my studies at Beijing Language and Culture University, completing an internship in the United States at The Webb School in 2015 and graduating with a Master of Education.
I am certified by the American Montessori Society, holding a primary Montessori certificate.
Following Hurricane Harvey, I joined Kenneth Jones as an insurance claim processor, where I managed file setup, data entry, claim management, and quality control of reports.
Since the company's establishment, I have served as the executive administrator, overseeing daily tasks such as travel arrangements, calendar coordination, invoicing, document review, and report quality control, contributing to the success of client protocols and procedures.
Work Experience
August 2017 - April 2018
Hurricanes Harvey & Irma
September 2018 - December 2018
Hurricanes Florence & Michael
August 2022 - May 2023
August 2020 - August 2021
Hurricane Laura
August 2021 - August 2022
Hurricane Ida
May 2023 - Present
Assist Kenneth Jones with daily claims in file setup, data entry, and claim management.
Quality control all reports before submission.
Montessori teacher at Brandon Montessori School.
Dedicated to supporting the daily tasks, optimizing operations, calendar and inbox management, travel and event coordination. Reviewing documents, overseeing invoicing.
