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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