Best's Recommended Insurance Adjusters

Patrick Young

Regional General Adjuster

Patrick began his adjusting career in 2006 with Fort Orange Claims Unlimited Services. He earned a degree in Paramedic/Science and worked at Kunkel Ambulance Service as a paramedic and field supervisor managing a staff up to 30 employees. He is experienced in estimating and with Xactimate. He is proficient in and excels as our Large Loss adjuster handling directly and supervising multi-million dollar claims.

Memberships:

• Utica (Past President), Syracuse and Buffalo Claim Associations
• CLM

Certifications:

• HAAG Certified Roof Inspector

Education:

• State University of New York at Buffalo
• Utica College

Michael Schell

Michael obtained his higher education degree from SUNY Delhi where he graduated with an AAS in Architecture.
Michael began his career in the mobile/modular home industry where he worked in all aspects of home construction, set up and service. Moving on to an active duty enlistment in the U.S. Army, he performed as a Field Artillery Surveyor and later as a Combat Engineer in the U.S. Army reserves, with deployments to Saudi Arabia and Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He performed as a Drill Sergeant for 14 years with the U.S. Army Reserves before retiring as a 1st Sgt in 2013. From Active duty U.S. Army, Michael began a 20+ year career with the New York State Police with postings in Plattsburgh, Morrisville, Herkimer, Tarrytown and Schuyler before retiring as a Sergeant in 2018.
Looking for a new career direction after retirement, Fort Orange Claims provided the perfect fit and developmental opportunity.
Michael obtained his insurance adjusters license in 2017 and has continued to further his skills with Xactimate training. He is a current member of The SIU Association of New York and CLM.