Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. Acquires Loss Management Solutions

Global consulting firm expands service offerings with new Building Consulting practice area, names Wes Carlton Vice President, Building Consulting

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. (“Rimkus”), a worldwide provider of forensic engineering and technical consulting services, today announced the acquisition of Loss Management Solutions (“LMS”), a consulting firm with expertise in property restoration, remediation oversite, and building reconstruction consulting. With the acquisition, Rimkus is creating a new Building Consulting practice area, further broadening client services with offerings such as remediation oversite, property damage restoration, pre- and post-loss assessments, and more.

“As we shift to growing other areas of our business, we’re excited by the complementary expertise LMS offers our company. With three decades of combined experience, LMS has a strong reputation for providing innovative solutions and saving clients both money and time. We have no doubt that with this newly acquired practice area, our clients will see an elevated experience when partnering with us,” said Curtis Brown, Chairman and Executive Director, Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.

“We are pleased to diversify our business with the services that LMS has to offer. Their client approach provides a positive impact on the process and outcome of projects, something that the Rimkus team highly values. Combined, we will be a team of unmatched experts and experience,” said Robert Kocher, President and Chief Executive Officer, Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.

“We’re excited for the opportunity to join a global leader such as Rimkus. We got to this point by remaining focused on building deep relationships and providing services that help reduce cost and time. This is a perfect partnership, and we look forward to continuing to grow our services and team,” said Wes Carlton, Managing Principal, Loss Management Solutions. Carlton will lead the new practice area as Vice President, Building Consulting.

About Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.
Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. is a worldwide provider of forensic engineering and technical consulting services to corporations, insurance companies, law firms, and government agencies. Rimkus forensic experts assist clients with the responsive and timely resolution of claims and disputes across a wide range of industries. Rimkus also provides architecture, engineering, and construction services for the built environment, including restoration design, facilities risk assessments, and due diligence property condition assessments. For more than 35 years, the company’s professional engineers, architects, scientists, and technical specialists have been recognized for their commitment to service excellence by local, national, and international business communities. Rimkus operates more than 95 offices across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.rimkus.com.

About Loss Management Solutions
Loss Management Solutions, Inc. (LMS), is a national consulting firm that provides comprehensive approaches toward streamlining the mitigation process for the commercial property insurance claims community. The focus of LMS is controlling the costs during any phase of a commercial property loss, ensuring fair and reasonable pricing for all concerned parties: the insurance carrier, the policyholder, and the contractor. Services offered by LMS include Pre-loss Services: vendor RFP and contract assistance. Loss-related Services: onsite project controls, ROM valuations, project oversight, reconstruction assessments, and critical paths. Post-loss Services: invoice analysis and dispute resolutions. For more information, visit www.lossms.com.