Professional Biography
Michael MacKinnon is a senior regional consultant with over 20 years of experience in the restoration industry and 15 years in residential and commercial general construction. Michael puts his experience and insights to work as a respected member of the construction consulting team at YA Group. Reach out to Michael MacKinnon today for his expertise.
Credentials & Certifications
- IICRC - WRT (Water Damage Restoration Tech) (WRT)
- HAAG Certified Inspector - Commercial (HAAG)
- Certified Concrete Moisture Tester (FCITS) (FCITS)
- HAAG Certified Inspector - Residential
- IICRC - OCT (Odor Control Tech)
- EPA Certified in HVAC - Not Current
- Certified Erosion Control
- Specialist Certified Truss Specialist
- Certified Fire Restoration Technician (IICRC)
- Subrogation 1 certificate
- 40 Hour Asbestos Certified
- Certified SERUM Product Technician
- Certified in CPR
- Certified in Bloodborne Pathogens Cleaning
- Evaluating Earthquake Damag
- Xactimate Version 28 course
- Odor Control Technician (IICRC)
- Water Damage Restoration (IICRC)
Representative Consulting Assignments
- Commercial mid-rise/multi-use | Chicago, IL | Vandalism
- Commercial High-rise | Jackson, MS | Freeze/Water Damage
- New Construction | Savanah, GA | Expert Witness — JW Marriott Riverside - Grappler Hoist collapse
- Sarasota School Board | Multiple School locations | Hurricane Ian Damages | $2M+
- IMC Management | Multiple Commercial and Industrial structures | Damaged from Hurricane Ian | $10M
Professional Experience
- Senior Regional Consultant | YA Group | 2023 - Current
- Construction Consultant to Executive Consultant | IN-Line Consulting, LLC | 2015 - 2023
- Operations Manager | Beacon Comprehensive Loss Recovery, LLC | 2014 - 2017
- Senior Estimator | Beacon Comprehensive Loss Recovery, LLC | 2009 - 2013
- Senior Estimator | Instar Services Group, L.P. | 2004 - 2009
- Estimator and Project Manager | Sandy Springs Construction | 2002 - 2004
- Project Manager | American Restoration | 2000 - 2002
- Commercial Fire Suppression Pipe Fitter | 1999 - 2000
- Leading Project Officer | Naval Seabee Construction BattalionNaval Seabee Construction Battalion | 1999 - 2005
- Utilitiesman First Class (SW Designator) SEABEE (Construction Battalion) | United States Navy | 1989 - 2005
Education
- Devry University, Alpharetta, Georgia
- Colorado State University, Denver, Colorado
- Damage Control School, Chemical, Biological and Radiological Warfare Specialist, United States Navy