Vice President
He is frequently called upon to speak on many of these issues before claims professionals, law firms and corporate associations. He has provided training to over 3,000 claim professionals and attorneys on a variety of investigative topics, and is an instructor and frequent guest speaker for the Insurance Education Association.
Mr. Smith started as a field investigator for Frasco in 1988 and has worked his way up through the ranks to his current position. Richard began his career in investigations at the Erie County (NY) District Attorney's office.
Richard holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the State University of New York College at Buffalo. In addition, he holds a Certificate of Fire Investigation from the New York State Academy of Fire Sciences and a P.O.S.T. (Police Officer Standard Training) Background Investigation Certificate.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Licensed Private Investigator
California Association of Licensed Investigators
American Society for Industrial Security
California Conference of Arson Investigators
e-mail address: rsmith@frasco.com
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