The Gavnat Team

James Pierce

Owner

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James initially started working in this industry as a representative for various insurance companies. In 2007, he founded Gavnat and Associates, and has been working tirelessly ever since to grow it into one of the premiere insurance adjustment firms in the Midwest. In his free time, he likes to spend time with his wife, Linda, and their two kids, Gavan & Nathan, whom he named his business after.

Ryan Wiens

Office Manager

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Ryan is a Marine Corps veteran with 10+ years of administrative, legal, and operations experience.  After leaving the Marine Corps in 2010 he went back to school and received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management in 2013.  Prior to joining Gavnat as their Office Manager, Ryan worked for an in-home healthcare company as their Director of Operations. In his free time Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife, Katie, and two children, Weston and Brylen.

Justin Metz

Public Adjuster

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Mike Franks

Public Adjuster

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Mike graduated from Minnesota State University – Mankato with a Bachelor Degree in Construction Management and a Minor in Business Administration. Mike has spent the last 8 years in the Property Insurance Industry as a Staff Adjuster for an Insurance Carrier, Director of Estimating at a Restoration Contractor, and as a Public Adjuster at Gavnat and Associates. Mike spends his free time with his wife Meagan and their two daughters Meadow and Mabel.

Dennis McClay

Public Adjuster

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After attending the University of Minnesota, Dennis started working in the storm restoration business in 2006. In 2009, he moved into insurance adjustment, and started working alongside Jim Pierce after he founded Gavnat and Associates. As an adjuster, Dennis has had experience in all facets of the industry and is a key member of the Gavnat team. Dennis likes to spend his free time with his wife Diana and their three children.

Dan Wennerlind

Public Adjuster

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Dan grew up in Plymouth, MN and graduated from St. Cloud State in 1995. He has worked in the insurance and construction industry since 2012 and started working with Gavnat and Associates in March of 2018. His goal is to ensure that every client receives a “fair shake” and is property compensated for their losses. When he is not working as a public adjuster, he enjoys spending time with is wife Sara, and their two little boys, Brandt and Luke.

Jason Callias

Public Adjuster

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