Fred Lyons

Partner

Biography

Fred Lyons is a partner and senior regional consultant of the central north region at YA Group. His steady guidance renders him a valued leader of the construction consulting team.

Fred began his career in the insurance restoration industry after Hurricane Charley landed on Florida’s Gulf Coast in 2004. Having the experience of working as a general contractor, Fred has a reputation of providing fair and reasonable estimates to enable insurance carriers to restore properties in a timely and economical manner. His nationwide experience with all types of projects render him a uniquely valuable asset to clients. He prides himself on being cognizant and aware of potential BI exposure(s) and looks to provide expertise to minimize issues.

Credentials

  • IICRC WRT (Water Damage Restoration Tech)
  • Occupational Safety & Health Administration Certificate
  • Salesperson License - Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

Representative Consulting Assignments

  • Apartment Building (Highrise) | Water | $2.8M
  • Large University | Hurricane | $110M
  • Hospital - Emergency Room, X-Ray, etc. | Flood | $12M
  • Large Storage Warehouse | Fire | $50M
  • Grocery Store | Terrorism | $1.1M
  • Refrigeration Warehouse | Fire/Smoke | $15M
  • Multiple Buildings | Mayfield, KY | Tornado/Wind | $13M
  • Ethanol Plant | Hail | $700k

Professional Experience

  • 2025 - Current | Partner | YA Group
  • 2024 - 2025 | Senior Regional Consultant | YA Group
  • 2023 - 2024 | Building Consultant | Independent
  • 2011 - 2022 | Member/Vice President | Hexagon General Contractors
  • 2011 - 2016 | Partner/Senior Building Consultant | Hexagon General Contractors
  • 2010 - 2011 | Building Consultant | Newman & Newman, LLC
  • 2006 - 2010 | Building Consultant/Project Manager | Burton Brothers General Contractors
  • 2004 - 2006 | Project Superintendent | Burton Brothers General Contractors

Education

  • Madonna University - Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Livonia - Michigan
  • Northwood University - Business Management & Ethics - Lacrosse Scholarship - Midland - Michigan