All Equipment Appraisals - Martensville

Ray was born and raised in Eastern Canada and is fluent in French and English.  He established his home on an acreage outside of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and has been married to Susan for the last 35 years and they have three grown children.

Ray started operations under All Equipment Appraisals Ltd. in January 2008 following 16 years of adjusting as an equipment specialist in Saskatchewan.

As a Journeyman Agricultural Machinery Technician and an Interprovincial Journeyman in the Heavy-Duty Trade, Ray offers comprehensive knowledge of various types of equipment.  Ray is crossed trained in the Heavy Truck field and spent some time in British Columbia performing Fleet Maintenance and Highway Safety Inspections.

With over 29 years of servicing the Insurance Industry, Ray is a Chartered Insurance Professional and is also an accredited Canadian Personal Property Appraiser.  Ray offers investigations with respect to Mechanical Failure Analysis and will coordinate information to provide Metallurgical Services when required.  A reliable opinion is offered, along with supporting documentation in respect to diesel engine, power trains and hydraulic system failures in all equipment fields.  Ray has been trained in Applied Failure Analysis with the Caterpillar Program.

As a recognized Fire Investigator with the International Association of Arson Investigators and a member of the National Association of Fire Investigators, Ray holds his Certifications in Fire and Explosions and Vehicle Fires.  With his experience as lead investigator in well over 100 fires and his Professional Training, Ray offers Origin and Cause Investigations while focussed on mobile and industrial equipment fires.

Recognizing his knowledge and expertise, Ray has been invited to present Agricultural Equipment Workshops throughout the Provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta and has worked with the Office of the Fire Commissioners presenting Fire Investigation Seminars.

Through years of experience, Ray has some Court experience, has participated in Mediation Meetings and has represented clients as Appraiser and Umpire in dispute resolution through the Appraisal Process of the Insurance Act.