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Professional Biography

Lyn Crabtree has been with YA Group for over 10 years and oversees the Southeast Region as a managing partner. Lyn is a licensed architect who started in the construction industry in the late 1990s, where he served as project architect. He worked on 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.

Lyn has consulted on a variety of losses in his role, including Winston Medical Center in Mississippi, a community hospital directly impacted by a tornado with a loss over $18 million. He has a keen ability to efficiently lead and manage all aspects of the process while listening to the client.

Credentials & Certifications

  • American Institute of Architecture (AIA)
  • IICRC - MWR (Master Water Restorer) (MWR)
  • IICRC - Master Fire & Smoke Restorer (MSR) Certified (MSR)
  • Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
  • Occupational Safety & Health Administration Certificate (OSHA)
  • IICRC - FSRT (Fire Smoke RT) (FSRT)
  • IICRC - WRT (Water Damage Restoration Tech) (WRT)
  • IICRC - ASD (Applied Structural Drying) (ASD)
  • IICRC - AMRT (Applied Microbial Remediation Tech) (AMRT)
  • 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

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

Education

  • Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee