DDA Forensics Director of Business Development Recognized for Industry Leadership
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — DDA Forensics announces that Jamey Bennett, Director of Business Development, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Windstorm Insurance Network (WIND), one of the leading organizations in the property insurance claims industry. Bennett’s role reflects his long-standing commitment to advancing education, collaboration, and professional standards across the claims community.
“It’s an honor to serve as a WIND board member. This organization plays a critical role in advancing education, collaboration, and best practices across the industry. I’m proud to contribute alongside such a respected group of professionals and look forward to helping drive impact for our industry,” said Bennett.
With more than 15 years of experience, Bennett builds strong client relationships and fosters collaboration among carriers, attorneys, and industry professionals. He currently serves as a board member of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Fort Lauderdale Chapter. He previously served on the board of directors at The Defense Collaborative and as president of the South Florida Claims Association. Bennett also presents on emerging trends impacting the claims industry.
“Jamey’s leadership and industry involvement make him an excellent fit for the WIND board. Jamey consistently seeks to engage with like-minded professionals who move the industry forward,” said Jonathon Diego, Managing Partner at DDA Forensics. “His involvement with WIND aligns with DDA’s culture of advancing the industry through education, collaboration, and sharing insights grounded in real-world application.”
The announcement took place at the WIND Conference, held Feb. 24 – 27 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, where DDA Forensics participated as a Silver Sponsor and exhibited in booth #405. The team connected with claims and legal professionals to discuss forensic investigations, complex losses, milestone inspections, and best practices for evaluating wind-related damage.
The annual WIND Conference draws more than 1,200 professionals, including adjusters, attorneys, appraisers, engineers, building consultants, contractors, and underwriters. The event features continuing education courses, certification programs, panel discussions, and networking opportunities focused on current issues impacting the industry.
“This conference creates truly fantastic opportunities to connect, learn, stay ahead of industry developments, and speak directly with decision makers on both sides of the aisle,” Diego said. “As an organization, it’s important for DDA to contribute and engage in industry discussions. We’re committed to delivering conclusions grounded in science and supported by testing and research, and to sharing that knowledge in a way that moves the industry forward.”
The conference opened on Feb. 24 with registration, a new member meet-and-greet, and a president’s reception. Day 1, Feb. 25 included Xactimate courses, a Symbility workshop, and a networking fundraiser at Banana’s Axe Cabana to benefit K9s For Warriors, the nation’s largest provider of service dogs to military veterans, ending with an evening reception and awards presentation from 4-6 p.m. Day 2 on Feb. 26 include breakout sessions on hurricane insights, arbitration, AI in claims, ending with a ‘80’s’ themed casino night from 8-11 p.m. The final day included appraiser and umpire certification courses and breakout sessions on a variety of topics, including case law and legislative updates, loss settlement challenges, artificial intelligence, financial losses, and condo claims. The night ended with a ‘Hollywood glam’ themed networking reception from 5-6:30 p.m. See the full conference agenda.
About DDA Forensics
DDA Forensics provides forensic engineering, building consulting and expert witness services for attorneys and insurance carriers throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Texas. We specialize in evaluating and determining the cause of property damage and failures for residential and commercial structures. With over 20 years of experience, the most advanced education, certifications and technologies, we provide objective and accurate forensic investigations that yield clear, concise, conclusive results. Learn more at bjavronf.elementor.cloud/.
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