Lyn Crabtree

AIA, MWR, MSR

Managing Partner

Biography

LYN CRABTREE joined YA Group in 2014 as a Building Consultant and worked his way to Partner in 2019, overseeing our Southeast Region. Lyn is a licensed Architect who started in the construction industry in the late 1990s, working at a mid-sized architectural firm in Nashville, TN. He served as Project Architect for many large, complex projects such as the $100 million MTSU Science Building, the $90 million MARS petcare Research and Development facility, and the $60 million High Rise – Terrazzo Residential Tower. With YA Group Lyn has consulted on a variety of losses, including Winston Medical Center in Mississippi, a community hospital that had a direct hit by a tornado. The loss was in excess of $18 million. These complicated projects involved a complex team of consultants, which Lyn coordinated. His ability to efficiently lead and manage all aspects of the process while listening to the client is exceptional. Lyn has also completed additional IICRC certifications, including the Master Water Restorer and Master Fire & Smoke Restorer.

Credentials

  • AIA | American Institute of Architecture
  • MWR | IICRC - MWR (Master Water Restorer)
  • MSR | IICRC - Master Fire & Smoke Restorer (MSR) Certified
  • LEED AP | Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional
  • OSHA | Occupational Safety & Health Administration Certificate
  • FSRT | IICRC - FSRT (Fire Smoke RT)
  • WRT | IICRC - WRT (Water Damage Restoration Tech)
  • ASD | IICRC - ASD (Applied Structural Drying)
  • AMRT | IICRC - AMRT (Applied Microbial Remediation Tech)
  • IICRC - Carpet Repair and Reinstallation Technician (RRT) Certified
  • IICRC - Commercial Drying Specialist (CDS) Certified
  • HAAG Certified Reviewer - Residential

Representative Consulting Assignments

  • Farmers Cooperative | Enviro - Water/Flood | $207K
  • Louisiana Parish School System | Enviro - Water/Flood | $2.2M
  • Dental Office | Enviro - Water/Flood | $300K
  • Residence | Enviro - Water/Flood | $126K
  • Residence | Fire/Smoke | $692K
  • Residential Boat Dock | Wind | $300K
  • Lawn Mower Manufacturing Plant | Tornado | $795K
  • Nashville Hotel | Enviro - Water/Flood | $500K
  • Apartments | Fire/Smoke | $490K
  • Apartments | Fire/Smoke | $486K
  • Nashville Residence | Enviro - Water/Flood | $600K
  • Child Care Facilities | Enviro - Water/Flood | $900K
  • Cincinnati Residence | Enviro - Water/Flood | $200K
  • Apartments | Fire/Smoke | $214K
  • Mississippi Hospital | Tornado | $18.6M

Professional Experience

  • 2019 - Current | Managing Partner | YA Group
  • 2014 - 2019 | Partner | YA Group
  • 2002 - 2014 | Associate Principal | Hastings Architectural Associates
  • 1996 - 2002 | Architect | Thomas Miller and Partners

Education

  • University of Tennessee - Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture - Knoxville - Tennessee