Portrait of John Howell
John Howell

APPRAISER & UMPIRETHE WOODLANDS, TXCLAIMED AUG 2026

John Howell

Riley Consulting Services, Inc. · Founder

22+ YEARS · TX · LA · FL

With more than two decades of experience in property appraisal and insurance consulting, John Howell brings a unique blend of analytical precision and real-world construction insight. He began his career as a financial analyst, where he developed innovative methods for evaluating complex financial losses, laying the foundation for his future in claims resolution.

After seeing firsthand the disconnect between insurance carriers and policyholders during large-scale catastrophes, John founded Riley Consulting Services to bring fairness, clarity, and structure to the appraisal process.

Today, John leads a team committed to delivering data-driven assessments, maintaining transparent practices, and ensuring equitable outcomes for all parties involved in the claims process.

Residential · Commercial · Hurricane Damage · Business Interruption · Fire Damage · Water Damage

Claims worked: fire, flood, water, backup sewer, hail, wind, tornado, hurricane

Licenses

Texas · Independent Adjuster

No. 1419594 · EXP 2027-06-30

Louisiana · Independent Adjuster

No. 1006103 · EXP 2027-06-30

Florida · Independent Adjuster

No. W135608 · EXP 2027-06-30

Certifications

Certified Property Insurance Umpire

IAUA

ISSUED 2024-09-10

Certified Property Insurance Appraiser

WIND Insurance Network

ISSUED 2025-02-28

Certified Property Insurance Appraiser

IAUA

ISSUED 2024-09-10

Certified Property Appraiser and Umpire

IAUA

ISSUED 2024-09-10

Associations & Designations

CPAU

WIND

HAAG

IAUA

WIND Insurance Network

Education

Associate Degree · Business Management

Pensacola State College

2000

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration · Professional Accountancy

University of West Florida

2003

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration · Finance

University of West Florida

2003

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