William J. Breslin Appointed President & CEO Of Triage Management Services, Inc.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Triage Management Services, Inc., operator of the First Choice Repair Network, today announced that William J. "Bill" Breslin has been appointed President & Chief Executive Officer. 

Mr. Breslin served as Senior Vice President of Claims for USAA and at GE Financial Assurance, and has more than 35 years of technical and management experience in personal and commercial claims operations.  Mr. Breslin is credited with a number of innovative technical and program improvements in claims management, service standards, and loss management solutions during his career.  As the founder and CEO of Wenonah Consulting, Mr. Breslin has led assignments for Liberty Mutual, GMAC, Fred Loya, Nationwide, Oklahoma and Texas Insurance Departments, and several third party providers and private equity firms.

Jay Southerland, founder of Triage Management Services, will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board.  Mr. Southerland commented, "It's a real coup to attract Bill Breslin to the CEO position at Triage as we continue to build out one of the premier third party administrators to handle a concierge level Managed Repair Program for claims management.  Our First Choice Repair Network already counts 6 of the top 10 insurance carriers as clients and the repair network is comprised of many of the best contractors across the nation.  Our entire organization is looking forward to working with Bill as we continue to expand our Managed Repair services and network."

Mr. Breslin said, "I am excited and honored to be asked to lead Triage and the First Choice Repair Network.  I have great respect for what this Company has already achieved in the way of producing significantly better policyholder satisfaction metrics while at the same time contributing positively to our insurance carrier clients' Loss Adjusting Expense ratios and their other expenses." 

Triage Management Services, Inc. is a third party administrator that manages a network of national, regional and local contractors, specializing in roofing, siding and gutter restoration; water mitigation, and; full service restoration including general contracting, flooring, textile, furniture and cabinet restoration. After a loss, the Company assigns one of its credentialed contractors to assist the homeowner in repairing any damage incurred. The Company provides management oversight by utilizing an internet-based system to monitor performance, timeframes and customer satisfaction. This solution offers the homeowner a certified and capable contractor, quality assurance, expedient restoration, an extended warranty on the work performed, and ensures customer satisfaction. This concept is termed a Managed Repair Program (the Program). These services are offered under the trade name "First Choice Repair" and usually marketed with the name of the insurance carrier client.

Please contact Myron Blankenbaker at 800-587-4243 or [email protected].

SOURCE First Choice Repair