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Resume of Lance S. Coren

Lance S. Coren holds a Expert Master Appraiser Type Designation from the International Automotive Appraisers Association (IAAA), the leading automotive appraisal association in the world, and a Master Expert Designation from the International Organization of Experts to The United Nations (ORDINEX). These expert designations are in Automotive Accident Impact Analysis and Automotive Appraisals. He is 1 of only 6 people in the world, to attain these designations. Additionally Mr. Coren is in possession of expert certifications for Material Damage Analysis from the Inter-Industry Conference of Auto Collision Repair (IICAR) & the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Mr. Coren also holds an M.B.A. from Cal-Western University, and a Certificate from the SAE/UCLA. Traffic Institute. Mr. Coren additionally holds an expert auto appraisal registration with the United States Internal Revenue Service and additional Government Seizure agencies.

Lance Coren has been an automotive appraiser & consultant for over 40 years.

Lance Coren is an acknowledged automotive expert and consultant to many marque auto clubs, magazines and manufacturers in the United States, Asia and Europe. He is an acknowledged expert and consultant to the majority of the enthusiast automobile clubs and insurance carriers in the United States on exotic/classic/racing vehicle values/damage/repairs and insurance claims analysis. Additionally, he is an acknowledged Valuation Expert with the United States District Court for California and New York, an acknowledged Valuation/Impact Expert with the Superior, Circuit Courts of California, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, New York and New Jersey. Lance Coren is also an acknowledged expert in Material Damage Impact Analysis with the Society of Automotive Structural Engineers, The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair and the Guild of Collision Repair Specialists.

Lance Coren has been a member of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Southern California Fraud Investigators Association, International Society of Automotive Appraisers, Society of Automotive Engineers and the Society of Automotive Structural Engineers.

Lance Coren was awarded the "MVP" automotive appraiser award in 2004.

Lance Coren was inducted into the "Automotive Appraisal Hall of Fame" in 2007.

Lance Coren has given sworn testimony as a qualified automotive expert in well over 250 cases worldwide.

Curriculum Vitae

Education:

B.S., Van Norman University, Los Angeles, CA., 1972. Certificate, U.C.L.A./SAE Traffic Institute, 1975. M.B.A., Cal-Western University, Santa Ana, CA., 1976. Northwestern University Traffic Institute/S.A.E., Traffic Accident Reconstruction, 1977. Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (IICAR) Auto Damage Analysis, 1978-2002. U.S.A.A. Institute, Fire & Mechanical Failure Analysis, 1988. Vale National Training Center Advanced Estimatics & Unistructure Realignment Appraisal/Analysis Program, 1990. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 1990, Extension Review, Traffic Accident Reconstruction. Mitchell International, Computer Assisted Auto Collision Estimating, 1993. CCC Advanced Training Program, Collision Estimating, 1994. ADP Advanced Training Program, Collision Estimating, 1994. International Society of Auto Appraisers, International Symposium, 1994. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Technical Conference on Low Speed Impacts, 1994. International Organization of Experts To The United Nations (ORDINEX), International Meeting for Automotive Impact Evaluators, 1995. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 39th Stapp Car Crash Conference, 1995. California Fraud Investigators Association (CFIA), Conference on Vehicle Impacts & Factors, 1996. International Society of Auto Appraisers, International Symposium, 1997. Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS), National Conference, 1998. Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (IICAR), 1998. National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), National Symposium on Auto Physical Damage, 1999. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 43rd Stapp Car Crash Conference, 1999. International Automotive Appraisers Association (IAAA), Master Appraiser Certification Training & Testing, 2000. National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Regional Conference on Automotive Appraisals, 2000. International Organisation of Experts To The United Nations (ORDINEX), International Symposium, 2001. Rolls-Royce Owners Club Concours d'Elegance Judges Training (12.0 hrs) - 03/2004. Ferrari S.p.A. - 2006-2020, International Automotive Appraisers Association (IAAA) continuing education units, 2001-2022. Uniform Standards For Automobile Appraisal Procedures (USAAP) - Appraisal Standards Board/The Appraisal Foundation, 2001-2022. All Auto Appraisal Industry Conference 2004-2022, Auto Insurance Claims Mediators Association, 2007-2022, Mediator Training - Procedures/Ethics Completion Certificates, 2007 - 2022.

Affiliations:

California Auto Body Association, Acknowledged Valuation/Estimation Expert, 1978. Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (IICAR), Tested/Registered Expert Material Damage Analysis, 1984-2003. National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Tested/Registered Expert Auto Material Damage, 1999-2003. United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Registered Expert Automotive Evaluation, 1987-2003. ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DES EXPERTS-UNITED NATIONS (ORDINEX), Registered/Certified Expert Automotive Evaluations & Material Damage Impact Analysis, 1992-2002. Technical Advisory Service For Attorneys (TASA), Registered Expert Automotive Valuation & Impact Generalist, 1998-2015. Pro-Consul Expert Registry For Attorneys, 1998-2015. Technical Advisory Bureau for Attorneys, 2005-2015. National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Classic, Collectible & Special Interest Car Appraisal Guide Advisory Board, 1999-2015. Black Book National Auto Research, Cars of Particular Interest Collectible Vehicle Value Guide (CPI), Exotic Vehicle Value Advisor, 1999-2018. National Directory of Expert Witnesses, Board Referenced/Registered Master Auto Appraiser, 2002-2021. Southern California Fraud Investigators Association (CFIA), 1995-2001. Associate Exotic Car Value Analyst-Editor, Kelley Blue Book Official Guide, 2003. Referenced Referral Appraiser, Ferrari Market Letter, 1998-2022. Referenced Referral Appraiser, Porsche Market Letter, 2002-2011. Referenced Referral Appraiser, SL Market Letter, 2003-2018.

Current/Past Member:

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Society of Insurance Professionals (SIP) California Fraud Investigators Association (CFIA). International Society of Automotive Appraisers (ISAA). International Automotive Appraisers Association (IAAA). All Auto Appraisal Industry Conference (AAAIC). Auto Appraisal Institute. Automotive Appraisal Standards Board, Auto Claims Mediators Association (ACMA). National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). International Organisation of Experts To The United Nations (ORDINEX).

Current/Past Advisory Board Member:

American Automobile Association, 1983-1989. American Society of Insurance Professionals, 1984-1995. National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), Specialty Vehicle Value Guide, 2000-2020. Black Book CPI. Collectible Vehicle Value Guide, 2001-2020. Vintage Racecar Journal & Market Report, 2000-2003. El Camino Community College District Automotive Collision Dept., 2000-2003. International Automotive Appraisers Association, 2006-2022. All Auto Appraisal Industry Conference, 2005-2022. Auto Insurance Claims Mediators Association, 2007-2022. Automotive Appraisal Standards Board, 2007-2022.

Current or Past Member of the Following Automobile Clubs:

Ferrari Owners Club

Ferrari Club of America

Rolls Royce Owners Club

Shelby/Cobra Owners Club of America

Shelby American Automobile Club

Lamborghini Owners Club

Lamborghini Club of America

Maserati Owners Club

Mercedes-Benz Owners Club

Pantera Owners Club of America

Porsche Owners Club

Porsche Club of America

BMW Car Club of America

The International Lotus Registry

Aston Martin Owners Club

Vintage Automobile Racing Association

Sports Car Club Of America

Championship Auto Racing Series

National Hot Rod Association

British Motor Heritage Trust

Past Judgeships For The Following:

Concours d' Elegance's; Los Angeles, San Marino, Newporter Invitational, Dana Point, South Coast, Le Cerc', Modesto, Fresno, Concours of Champions, Palo Alto, Hillsborough, San Francisco Bay, Monterey, Palm Springs, Westlake, Colorado Senior at Denver, Phoenix Invitational, Meadowbrook, Dallas, Westchester, San Diego, Beverly Hills Concours d' Elegance, Muckenthaler Motor Car Show, Ferrari of North America - Ferrari S.p.A. Beverly Hills-1993, Beverly Hills, British Grand "Benson & Hedges", Nurburgring, Paris.

Numerous National car shows for the major enthusiast clubs in the United States.

Areas Of Expertise

Automotive Material Damage Appraisals specializing in exotic, classic, racing & special interest vehicles

Ineffective/Negligent/Substandard Repairs

Repair Dispute Analysis

Automotive/Motorcycle Actual Cash Evaluations

Insurance Claim Problems (Related/Unrelated Damages-Repairs)

Insurance Claim Management & Analysis

Diminution of Value

Loss Of Use

Arbitration / Mediation - Value / Damage

Material Damage Analysis

Accident Reconstruction & Impact Analysis

Charitable (Internal Revenue Service - 8283) Appraisals

World-Wide Pre-Sale/Pre-Purchase Inspections & Appraisals

Post-Purchase Insurance Appraisals

Auto Racing/Restoration Project Consultation

Legal Evidence Review & Analysis

Qualified Expert Witness - State/Federal

List of Qualifications & Member Organizations

License Numbers: 174278 / OE85604

Qualified Expert Witness, Superior Court, State of California

Qualified Expert Witness, District Court, State of Washington

Qualified Expert Witness, Superior Court, State of Nevada

Qualified Expert Witness, Superior Court, State of Arizona

Qualified Expert Witness, Superior Court, State of Oregon

Qualified Expert Witness, Circuit Court, State of New York

Qualified Expert Witness, Circuit Court, State of Connecticut

Qualified Expert Witness, District Court, State of Texas

Qualified Expert Witness, Circuit Court, State of Oklahoma

Qualified Expert Witness, Superior Court, State of Florida

Qualified Expert Witness, Circuit Court, State of South Carolina

Qualified Expert Witness, Superior Court, State of Illinois

Qualified Expert Witness, Circuit Court, State of Michigan

Qualified Expert Witness, Circuit Court, State of Louisiana

Qualified Expert Witness, U.S. District Court Los Angeles, California

Qualified Expert Witness, U.S. District Court - New York, New York

Organisation Internationale Des Experts Paris, France Section No. 1 Certification #3544

International Automotive Appraisers Association Montvale, NJ Master Certification #100427

International Society of Automotive Appraisers New York, London. England Certification #390

National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Herndon, VA Certification #030748

Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, Rolling Meadows, IL Certification #20420

Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA #46235-26475

Southern California Fraud Investigators Association, Sacramento, CA #1019

Auto Appraisal Institute of America - New York, New York

All Auto Appraisal Industry Conference - Montvale, New Jersey

Auto Insurance Claims Mediators Association, Montvale, New Jersey

Automotive Appraisal Standards Board

Partial List of Clients:

State Farm Insurance Companies

Farmers Insurance Group

Automobile Association of America

American International Group (Ferrari Clubs Program)

Transamerica Insurance Group

Tokio Fire & Marine

American Specialty Insurance Group

California State Automobile Association

Chubb Insurance

Encompass Insurance

Progressive Insurance Companies

Harley-Davidson Insurance Company

USAA

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Lloyds of London Insurance Underwriters Limited

Hagerty Insurance (Collector & Exotic Programs)

Grundy Insurance (Collector & Exotic Programs)

J.C. Taylor Insurance (Collector & Exotic Programs)

U.S. Internal Revenue Service

U.S. Department of the Treasury

U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

United States Customs Service

State of California

Commonwealth of Virginia

State of New York

Roger Penske/Penske Racing Museum

Carroll Shelby/Shelby American, Inc.

The Marconi Automotive Museum

3 Dog Garage/Museum

John Force Racing

Dan Gurney - All American Racers

Mobil Oil Corporation

American Honda Motor Co./Honda Racing

Nissan Motors USA /Nissan Racing

Toyota Motor Sales/TRD

Ford Motor Co./Credit Company

Chrysler Corporation

General Motors Corporation

Ferrari S.p.A. / FNA

Maserati S.p.A.

Rolls Royce Motor Cars Limited

Bentley Motor Cars Limited

Lamborghini, U.S.A.

BMW NA

Porsche Cars NA

Mercedes Benz of North America

Mercedes Benz N.A./Credit Corp.

Paramount Studios

MGM Studios

Universal Studios

Liberace

Elvis Presley

George Burns

Steve McQueen

Elizabeth Taylor

Rod Stewart

Jon Bon Jovi

Eddie Van Halen

Valerie Bertinelli

Michael Jackson

Sonny & Cher

Paul Newman

James Garner

Tom Cruise

Bruce Boxleitner

Melissa Gilbert

Mel Gibson

James Brolin

Don Johnson

Melenie Griffith

Jack Lemmon

Michael Nouri

Heather Locklear

Barbara Streisand

Kurt Russell

Kevin Costner

Malpaso Productions/Clint Eastwood

Oak Productions/Arnold Schwarzenegger

Sylvester Stallone

Dennis Rodman

Wayne Gretsky

Charlie Sheen

Christina Ricci

Adam Levine

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