Guy’s primary responsibilities are to inspire, guide and ensure innovative progress towards achievement of all Veteran Adjusting School’s operational and educational goals. With nearly 20 years in the insurance industry, Guy has worked and trained for some of the largest insurance companies in the country. Guy brings his extensive knowledge and passionate personality into the classroom as a master instructor, mentor, and primary curriculum author and job placement coordinator. Keeping his finger on the pulse of the industry, Guy is able to offer his industry relationships to each and every one of his students assuring their future successes.

As a seasoned insurance professional, Gary has been adjusting since the Northridge earthquake in 1994. He has been an adjuster, manager and trainer of adjusters with great success. Gary has been involved with curriculum development since the beginning and remains involved as a mentor to all VAS graduates. In addition to his insurance career, he is an accomplished entrepreneur and has built and operated two successful retirement homes.

As an accomplished administrative and accountant professional Cheryl brings years of organizational experiences to all aspects of Veteran Adjusting School. She oversees daily operations, establishing, maintaining and refining systems, procedures and best practices. Her responsibilities encompass AZ State regulations, human resource compliances, finance, and student records and reporting. Cheryl is certified as a School Certifying Official (SCO) through the Veterans Education Training Department, to handle all Veteran affairs pertaining to GI Bill® funding for our future students.

Starting out with a strong construction background Mike began working with Guy Grand in 2004 and apprenticed through several large events including hurricane Charley, Frances and Jeanne. Mike continued working alongside Guy for several years and became a licensed adjuster in 2009. Since becoming licensed he has processed thousands of residential claims including, wind/hail, water, flood and fire claims. With over 15 years of experience in adjusting, Mike brings a high level of technical and practical knowledge and claim handling experience to the classroom. Mike enjoys teaching and is a Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP).

After leaving the Army National Guard, Scott enrolled in our first class at Veteran Adjusting School in 2013. After a year and a half of working as a field adjuster with CAT and day
claims, Scott attained an inside position with one of the VAS partners. There he gained invaluable knowledge and understanding of the back end of the claims process. Scott’s experience as a file reviewer for various carriers has taught him vital information about the entire claims process and how to submit a consistent product every time. Scott teaches students what is needed on the front end to ensure that a claim can be closed quickly and correctly after the initial inspection. Scott enjoys teaching and is a Certified Higher Education Professional (CHEP).