Kevin Sobotka

OSHA

Regional Consultant

Biography

KEVIN SOBOTKA joined YA Group in 2018 bringing with him a wealth of information and experience. He has thirteen years of progressive experience as a manager. Throughout the years, he has been able to fine-tune his relationship skills, time management skills, negotiation skills, management style while being detail-oriented. Kevin has a proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with employees, customers, insurance adjusters, independent adjusters, agents, and property managers. All the while, following company policies/procedures, attaining a high level of customer satisfaction and results by thinking strategically.

Credentials

  • OSHA | Occupational Safety & Health Administration Certificate
  • Asbestos Certified
  • Xactimate I & II Certification
  • Company Salesman of the Year: 2005 2006 & 2007
  • Subrogation I & II Certification
  • Lead-Safe Renovator Certified
  • Public Notary
  • Dwelling Contractor: State of Wisconsin

Representative Consulting Assignments

  • Shopping Center | Hurricane | $2M
  • Plant | Tornado | $50M
  • Residential | Fire/Smoke | $500K
  • Commercial Building - Multiple Tenants | Enviro - Water/Flood | $9M
  • Chicago Parochial School/Church | Fire/Smoke | $2M
  • Green House/Floral Shop | Fire/Smoke | $1.1M
  • Wisconsin Healthcare Facility | Enviro - Water/Flood | $700K
  • Courthouse | Fire/Smoke | $18.2M
  • Residential-Various | Hail | Various Amounts
  • Apartments | Hail | $2M

Professional Experience

  • 2021 - Current | Regional Consultant | YA Group
  • 2018 - 2021 | Senior Consultant | YA Group
  • 2017 - 2018 | Regional Manager | Response Team 1
  • 2008 - 2017 | General Manager | Universal Restoration Services
  • 2005 - 2008 | Commercial Manager | Universal Restoration Services
  • 2002 - 2004 | Senior Estimator | Universal Restoration Services

Education

  • Illinois State University - Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Technology Construction Management - Normal - Illinois