Jim Kelley

In Loving Memory
On June 3, 2020 we unexpectedly lost our friend and co-worker Jimmy. He was a loyal part of Summit Public Adjusters for almost 20 years. Not only was he an important part of the Summit team , he was like family to us.
Jimmy is greatly missed everyday and will live forever in our hearts.
Rest in Peace Jimmy
1957-2020

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 25 years in the Public Adjusting Industry.  Prior to establishing his own firm, Jim worked for 15 years for two prestigious regional firms gaining a plethora of experience enabling him to found Jim Kelley Public Adjusters in September 2000.
  • After 10 successful years Jim Kelley Public Adjusters of Bensalem, PA has merged with long time industry associates and personal friends Dan Shurdich and Tony Amato and Summit Public Adjusters, Inc.  With the strength of these top associates and their combined support staffs as Summit Public Adjusters, we are able to better serve our clients in an ever evolving claims environment.
  • Prior to entering the field of Public Adjusting, Jim’s background was in the manufacturing and wholesale distribution of commercial building products while working for Armstrong World Industries of Lancaster County, a Fortune 500 company in the early 1980’s.
  • The culmination of Jim’s education, background and work experience enables him to complement and strengthen an already strong, well tuned machine that is Summit Public Adjusters.

LICENSES & AFFILIATIONS

  • Licensed Public Adjuster in Pennsylvania
  • Licensed Public Adjuster in New Jersey
  • EPA/HUD Certified lead renovator
  • LeTip Lower Bucks two term President, formally two term Vice- President
  • Feasterville Business Association – Board of Directors
  • Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce – Former Ambassador
  • Former President of Jim Junod Lodge
  • BCSPA – Former Chairman
  • FSNP  Secretary
  • Ancient Order of Hibernians – Hibernian Hunger project
  • Lectures Risk Management –  Bucks County Community College

EDUCATION

  • Spring Garden College,  Phila., PA  Construction Engineering
  • Armstrong World Industries,  Marietta, PA  Research and Development Ed
  • Jesuit Educated, Phila., PA   Business, Philosophy & Religion
  • Vale National, Mechanicsburg, PA  Building Damage Estimating
  • Institute of Inspection & Restoration, Phila., PA  Damage Remediation
  • Bucks Country Technical School, Fairless Hills  – Plumbing
  • Graduate of Bensalem High School