R. Quinn Meads
Houston
Summary
Detail-oriented building inspector with extensive experience in structural analysis and inspection reporting. Proven ability to identify compliance issues and document findings effectively.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Building Inspector
TEXAS WINDSTORM
Houston
01.2013 - 08.2025
- Perform building inspections for proper installation according to TDI windstorm specifications.
- Conducted site visits to assess structural integrity and identify potential issues.
- Prepared detailed inspection reports documenting findings and recommendations.
Engineering Design
INSPECTIONS & ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
Houston
01.2013 - 01.2024
- Performed analysis and design of structures for compliance with local windstorm building codes..
- Assessed damage and performed a forensic analysis of wind, hail, and water-damaged structures.
- Perform field site inspections for proper installation according to code and design specifications.
Claims Adjuster
E.A. RENFROE & PRIME CONST. GROUP
Houston
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Steep Roof Team - worked safely on steep 2 story or more properties to inspect for wind & hail damage, quantify damages, communicated finds, scoped damages in Xactimate and submitted settlement payments.
- Assessment of bodily injury claims for Texas motor vehicle accidents.
Claims Adjuster
Gulf Coast Claims Facility
Hammond
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Implementation of Protocols - effective employment of guidelines for making emergency advance, interim and final payments of those directly impacted by the BP Oil spill.
- Analyzed, reviewed and recommended monthly reimbursement amounts for vacation condo rental properties and fisherman along the Gulf of Mexico coast eastward from Louisiana to Florida.
Real Estate Broker, Manager and Developer/Engineering
K&N Realty Company
Houston
01.1992 - 01.2010
- Revitalization: Provided strategic & technical economic screening, market evaluation, property acquisitions, & rehabilitation of projects for commercial & residential properties for redevelopment.
- Property development specializing in marketing & management of small commercial properties.
Engineer
BP Exploration
Anchorage
01.1988 - 01.1992
- North Slope Field Operations: Reduced Cost through the development and implementation of information program that maximized diagnostic data collection concurrently reduced cost and increased revenues through shortened production down time.
- Waterflood Surveillance - Arctic North Slope: Increased Productivity and Reduced Cost through development of operating policies and procedures in conjunction with water intake plant seasonal schedule to meet performance targets below budget.
Engineer
Exxon USA
Thousand Oaks
01.1983 - 01.1988
- Economic Evaluations: Increased Productivity and Reduced Cost through economic analysis, facility sizing and timing optimization.
- Reservoir Surveillance: Built, operated, and analyzed varying reservoir computer simulations models to quantify and optimize oil recovery timing from naturally fractured rock as gas invaded.
Education
MS Engineering -
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Baton Rouge, LouisianaBS Engineering -
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Baton Rouge, LouisianaSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Building codes
- Structural analysis
- Inspection reporting
- Adobe Professional
- State Farm ECS
- Xactimate
- XactAnalysis
- Forensic analysis
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- State Farm Property Certification
- Xactimate Level 1 Certification
- Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
- Steep Roof Inspection
- Professional Engineer, California, 1986, Texas, 2013
- Engineer-in-Training, Louisiana, 1981
- Real Estate Broker/Agent, Texas, 1987
- Insurance Adjuster Texas, Louisiana & Florida 2009
Office Phone
713-834-1100
Insurance Adjuster Licenses
- Texas, 2009
- Louisiana, 2010
- Mississippi, 2010
- Oklahoma, 2010
- Alabama, 2010
- Florida, 2010
- Arkansas, 2012
- Kentucky, 2012
- Georgia, 2012
- North Carolina, 2012
Timeline
Building Inspector
TEXAS WINDSTORM
01.2013 - 08.2025
Engineering Design
INSPECTIONS & ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
01.2013 - 01.2024
Claims Adjuster
E.A. RENFROE & PRIME CONST. GROUP
01.2012 - 01.2018
Claims Adjuster
Gulf Coast Claims Facility
01.2010 - 01.2011
Real Estate Broker, Manager and Developer/Engineering
K&N Realty Company
01.1992 - 01.2010
Engineer
BP Exploration
01.1988 - 01.1992
Engineer
Exxon USA
01.1983 - 01.1988
MS Engineering -
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
BS Engineering -
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
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