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Harvey Gershen CGC President GCCI

HARVEY GERSHEN, President


My resume details the vast quantity, as well as, the diversification of my construction experience.  My vast building experience includes damage assessment evaluation, construction management, construction of high-rise condominiums through twenty-six stories, additions and renovations of institutional and government buildings, shopping centers and P.U.D.s, as well as, design/building of shopping centers and custom homes.

AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE

Forensic Investigations, Consulting, Structural Damage Assessment, Claims Analysis, Litigation Support and Expert Witness.

General and Sub-Contracting, Construction Management, Contract Administration, Scheduling, Estimating, Purchasing, General Field Supervision, Safety Analysis, Concrete Forming Systems and Placement.

Over the past (15) years, I have worked as a Building Consultant and Expert Witness for various bonding companies and insurance companies.

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In 1996 I established GCCI, Gershen Construction Management & Consultants Inc., to serve our clients needs throughout the Panhandle, from Panama City to Gulf Shores Alabama.

PROFESSIONAL STATUS

State Certified General Contractor Since 1984              CGC 031783

(40) Years of Construction Experience

(25) Years Qualified Expert Witness in Florida Courts

CONTINUING EDUCATION

1986 – 2009

Registered Florida Windstorm Insurance Umpire

 

EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY


(D) Defense Witness (P) Plaintiff Witness


Palmer vs. Citizens (3:07CV153/RS/EMT)

Sirockman vs. Citizens (06CA-1198S)

Harmon vs. Brannon (04CA331)    (P)

CD Jones &Co. vs. Daake  (05CA000212) & (04CA000438)    (P)

MacKenzie vs. Citizens Property Insurance (2005CA000158)    (D)

Charters vs. Citizens Property Insurance (2005CA001249)    (D)

David vs. Citizens Property Insurance (2005CA000233)    (D)

Nelson Davis Construction v. Northern Insurance (3:06CV203/MCR/EMT)    (P)

Smith vs. Liberty American Insurance (3:06CV400/RS/MD)    (D)

McRae vs. Landmark General Contractors et al (331000002705)    (P)

Stroud vs. Citizens Insurance (2005CA001043)    (D)

Word vs. Fidelity Property (3:06CV303/RS/EMT)     (D)

Follese vs. Hartney & Fidelity Bank (02CA000159)    (P)

Gould vs. Mike Grinner Construction    (P)

Sink vs. FL Community Service Corp. of Walton County et al    (D)

Jade East Condominiums vs. Sovran Construction et al  (2002)    (P)

Herring vs. Florida Wind  (2001)    (D)

Edgewater Condominiums, Panama City vs. Nationwide Insurance  (2001)    (D)

McCloskey vs. Harbor House Condominiums  (2000)    (P)

Schulze vs. Sweet Home Builders  (2000)    (P)

Mainsail Condominiums vs. Nationwide et al  (1999)    (D)

Jordan vs. Mike Grinner Construction  (1999)    (P)

Lorelei Condominiums, Perdido Key vs. Nationwide Insurance  (1998)    (D)

Roma Construction vs. Broward County School Board (93-02776 13)  (1993)    (D)

Combs vs. Mowrey Elevator (CL93-7093 AF)   (P)

Sessoms Construction vs. Florida Atlantic University  (1989)    (P)

Painter Masonry vs. Stienberg  (87-150-CA) (1987)     (P)

National Car Rental vs. Sessoms Grice Construction  (1985)    (D)

 

CONSULTANT / BONDING COMPANIES


The St. Paul Insurance Company:


University of West
Florida

White Cliffs Condominiums, Santa Rosa FL

Tides at Tops’l, Sandestin FL

Bayou Village Condominiums, Sandestin FL

Whispering Seas Condominiums, Panama City

Grand Harbor Condominiums, Destin

Palm Harbor Yacht Club, Destin

Majestic Sun, Sandestin FL

LATENT DEFECT & DEFICIENCIES / INVESTIGATION & NEGOTIATIONS

 

Paradise Shores Condominiums, Mexico Beach FL  (Original Construction)

Jade East Condominiums, Destin FL

Durango Winds Condominiums, Destin FL

Long Beach Condominiums, Panama City FL

Beach Club Condominiums, Gulf Shores FL

Blue Lagoon Condominiums, Panama City FL

LeJardin Townhomes, Sandestin FL

INVESTIGATION, SCOPE OF WORK & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

 

Daake Residence, Sandestin FL

Follese Residence, Santa Rosa Beach FL

Turnberry Condominiums, Sandestin FL

Top of the Gulf Condominiums, Panama City FL

Seachase Condominiums, Panama City FL

Endless Summer Condominiums, Panama City FL

Island Echos Condominiums, Okaloosa Island FL

Coral Reef Club Condominiums, Destin FL

Emerald Towers Condominiums, Destin FL

Crystal Sands Condominiums, Destin FL

CONSULTANT & EXPERT FOR INSURANCE COMPANIES

FWUA, NATIONWIDE, ETNA, TRAVELERS, LLOYDS
CITIZENS INSURANCE

Summer Breeze Condominiums             Marina Cove Condominiums

Sun Dunes Condominiums                     The Enclave Condominiums

Summer Chase Condominiums                        Destin on the Gulf

Captain Dave’s Restaurant                     Navarre Towers

Aqua Villa Condominiums                      Edgewater Condominiums

Gulfside Condominiums                         Holiday Gulf & Racquet Club

Pensacola N.A.S.                                 Sugar Beach Motel

Delchamps Grocery                               Dollar Store

Bon Villas                                              Marina Cove

Sandpiper Condominiums, AL                          Herring (3) Homes

Emerald Shores Condominiums, AL       Mo Money Inc.

South Harbor Condominiums                 Waterview Towers Condos.

Parker Residence                                  Greene Residence

Cain Residence                                     Hughes Residence

Willis Residence                                    Carroll Residence

Deamer Residence                                          Chamber Residence

Monning Residence                               Richard Residence

Kostermin Residence                             Wash Residence

Carr Residence                                     Bell Residence

Gulf World                                            Holiday Lodge

Silver Sands Motel                                Destin Marina & Dry Storage

(20) Buildings in Virginia Beach              Sea Starr Inn

Tops’l Beach Manor Condominiums

INVESTIGATION, SCOPE OF WORK & EIFS CLAIMS

 

Ron Adams Residence                                          Saucier Residence
Schube Residence                                                 Bicamino Residence

Fenwick Residence                                                Thompson Residence

Malsky Residence                                                   Paine Residence

Moody Residence                                                   Gray Residence

Walterbeek Residence                                           Kuether Residence
           
Hasenclever Residence                                          Demaria Residence

Sobol Residence                                                     Awbrey Residence

The Palms Condominiums                                     Shadid Residence

HURRICANE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT CLAIMS

 

Harrison Residence                                    Collins Residence

Espy Residence                                          Segno Residence

Leaphart Residence                                    Prince Condominium

Hall Residence                                            Jordan Residence

Thomlinson Residence                               Dr. Nutt Residence

Mariner Inn                                                   Green Reef Condominiums

Leeward Key Condominiums                    The Summitt Condominiums

HURRICANE DAMAGE ENGINEERING & REBUILDING

 

Assisting the City of Destin in assessing damage after Hurricanes

Captain Dave’s Restaurant, Destin FL (Structural & Sub Surface)

Green Reef Townhomes, Destin FL (20 Units)

Sand Piper Cove Condominiums (630 Units)

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS FOR LENDING INSTITUTIONS

FNB of FLORIDA, AMSOUTH BANK, BEACH COMMUNITY BANK

          Osaka Japanese Steak House                              Boardwalk – Okaloosa Island

          Holly Navarre Fire Station                                       Aerospace Integration Corp.

          Village Baptist Church                                             Windmeadows Subdivision

          Topsol Mini Warehouses                                        Goghenouer Warehouses 1-2-3-4

          Gulf Place Condominiums                                      Crystal Sands Condominiums

          Emerald Lakes – Site Development                     G & S Boats

          Reflection Condominiums, Phases 1-2-3-4          Villa Rose LLC

          Lyer Deli                                                                    Peterson Boarding House

          Designer Lamp & Shade                                        Fox Domin – Shopping Center

          Sea Grove Laundry                                                 O’Connor / Warren Cabinet Shop

          Universalcom Inc.                                                     Lovelace Interiors

          Bluewater Bay Medical Center                               Peterson Residence

          American Diversified Industries                             Gulfview Condominiums

          Thunder Bay Car Wash                                           Lorton Car Wash

          Bay Towne Office Plaza                                          South Walton Fire Station

          Watkins / Acree Quadruplex                                   Perdido Key Realty

          Lokel Yokel Convenience Station                          Hampton Inn

          The Enclave Townhouses                                       Hudson House Restaurant

          Ideal Aviation Hanger                                              Mack Bayou Fire Station

          Plummer Renovation                                               Holiday Inn Express

          Fudpuckers Restaurant Renovation                      Mirimar Self Storage

          The Hermitage Condominiums Renovation         Thomas Sides Motel

          Callahan’s Restaurant                                             Topsail Village

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Boehm, Brown, Seacrest, Fischer & LeFever                                     (407) 660-0990

Ms. Janet Brown

Orlando, Florida                                                                              

Carlton Fields, P.A.                                                                          (813) 223-7000

Mr. Luis Prats

Tampa, Florida                                                                                

Butler, Burnette & Pappas                                                                (813) 281-1900

Mr. John Pappas

Tampa, Miami, Tallahassee                                                          

The St. Paul Insurance Company                                                      (850) 478-4496

Ms. Catherine Snowman                                                                

First National Bank                                                                           (850) 654-1477

Destin Florida Branch

Sharon Hines, Vice-President

Mr. Larry Ballard, Chief Building Inspector                                         (850) 654-1119

Destin, Florida

Atkins Engineers Inc.                                                                        (800) 669-9647

Lance Atkins P.E.                           

Coconut Grove, Florida                                     

Jeff Prescott Architects                                                                    (850) 837-6494

Destin, Florida

Earl Durden                                                                                    (850) 230-8331  

Rail Management

Panama City Beach, Florida 

                                                                    

Vernis & Bowling Attorneys at Law                                                    (850) 433-5461

John Unizicker Jr.

Pensacola, Florida

Chessar & Barr P.A.                                                                         (850) 654-3855

Leslie Sheekley

Destin, Florida

DSM & Associates                                                                             (251) 666-6490

Douglas McColl Jr.

bigmccoll@comcast.net

Mobile, Alabama

Madsen, Kneppers & Associates                                                        (954) 472-0765

Terence Skee

National

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