Scott A. Cluxton, MRSA 98, CIEC, Building Consultant

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Scott A. Cluxton, MRSA 98, CIEC, Building Consultant 11602 Lake Underhill Road, Suite 140, Orlando, Florida 32825 800-776-0288 scott_cluxton@efiglobal.

1 Scott A. Cluxton, MRSA 98, CIEC, Building Consultant Lake Underhill Road, Suite 140, Orlando, Florida Years Experience: 20 Professional Summary: Scott A. Cluxton is a Senior Building Sciences/Causation Expert and has 20 years of experience in the fields of mechanical engineering design, wash water recycling equipment design, ozone purification system design for water and air applications, HVAC design and trouble shooting for commercial and residential applications, building science forensic analysis experience for water damage, tile flooring damage, wood flooring damage, and large/small scale microbial remediation project management experience. Licenses and Certifications: Licensed Mold Assessor, FL, #MRSA98 Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC), # Project Experience: New State Owner Facility, Sanford, FL The project involved a 300,000 square foot three story state owner sheriff and 911 call center building that was subjected to prolonged (month to a year) water damage from condensation of moisture on sub-cooled surfaces and from the penetration of moisture through the building envelope. The presence of the moisture resulted in microbial growth on all floors near the exterior walls of the building. Mr. Cluxton was an on-site engineering consultant team member that determined the areas affected and helped established/enforce the restoration protocol to address the damaged areas from remediation through the clearance testing events. The restoration and engineering consult teams were challenged by tight time lines for the completion of the project and by performing microbial remediation activities in occupied rooms. Mr. Cluxton was part of the team that created the closure documentation for the project. The restoration project was a success. Luxury Hotel, Palm Beach County, Florida The project involved a 456,000 square foot three story luxury hotel that was subjected to extensive water damage and microbial growth that resulted from a hurricane strike. Mr. Cluxton was the consultant team leader that determined the areas affected and established the restoration protocol to address the damaged areas of the building. The restoration team was comprised of a truck mounted desiccant drying system, approximately 50 restoration personal, 45 low grain refrigerant dehumidifiers, and 125 air blowers. The restoration project was a success

2 Page 2 of 6 Project Experience (continued): New Car Dealership, Palm Beach County, FL The project involved a 20,000 square foot two story new car dealership building that was subjected to prolonged (month to years) water damage which resulted in microbial growth. Mr. Cluxton was the consultant team leader that determined the areas affected and established the restoration protocol to address the damaged areas from remediation through reconstruction while the dealership remained operational. The restoration and reconstruction team was challenged by the delays encountered with a tropical weather system sticking the building during the restoration process and still managed to complete the project under budget. New Car Dealership, Martin County, FL The project involved a 14,600 square foot two story new car Dealership building that was subjected to prolonged (month to years) water damage and resulting microbial growth. Mr. Cluxton was the consultant team leader that determined the areas affected and established the restoration protocol to address the damaged areas from remediation through reconstruction while the dealership remained operational. The restoration and reconstruction team was challenged by the delays encountered with a tropical weather system sticking the building during the restoration process and still managed to complete the project under budget. Building Science Investigations, South Florida Area Residential Indoor Air Quality Projects Mr. Cluxton has performed forensic analysis, microbial investigations, and causation determinations on a variety of deficiencies in indoor conditions for clients such as: insurance companies, homebuilders, residential/commercial buildings, and resort facilities. Additionally, he has conducted in excess of 1,200 investigations to determine the cause/origin, indoor air quality, and the extent of damage to the building materials. Mr. Cluxton assists our structural engineers with investigations into building/installation defects. He is responsible for composing reports documenting the forensic analysis, ambient air quality, temperature measurements, calculated relative humidity levels, and the moisture content of building materials. He also prepares remediation protocol reports. He holds pre-demolition meetings with the remediation contractors and provides on-site consulting during remediation efforts. Mr. Cluxton also performs post-remediation microbial and moisture testing after the remediation efforts to verify acceptable conditions were obtained. Mr. Cluxton has also testified as an expert witness on past projects. Building Science Investigations, South Florida Area Residential Indoor Air Quality Projects Mr. Cluxton has also performed forensic analysis, microbial investigations, and determination for a variety of deficiencies with building materials and process that resulted in moisture related damage. Mr. Cluxton s work as an in-house consultant for water damage for the home builder and covered an estimated 22 communities from Boca Raton to Vero Beach, Florida in a 2 year time period. In this 2 year time period, he conducted in excess of 650 investigations to determine the cause/origin, indoor air quality, and the extent of damage to the building materials and how they impacted the homeowner s warranty policies. Mr. Cluxton organized teams of restoration contractors to perform restoration activities in the homes that were covered by the home builder s warranty program. He was responsible for composing reports that documented the findings of the projects and how was responsible for the damage.

3 Page 3 of 6 Project Experience (continued): Building Science Investigations, South Florida Area Residential Indoor Air Quality Projects Mr. Cluxton performed forensic analysis, microbial investigations, and determination of a variety of deficiencies in indoor air quality conditions for clients such as: private homeowners, homebuilders, residential and commercial buildings. Additionally, he has conducted in excess of 1000 additional investigations to determine the cause/origin, indoor air quality, and the extent of damage to the building materials. He was responsible for composing reports documenting the forensic analysis, ambient air quality, temperature measurements, calculated relative humidity levels, and the moisture content of building materials. He also prepares remediation protocol reports. He held predemolition meetings with the remediation contractors and provides on-site consulting during remediation efforts. Mr. Cluxton also performs post-remediation microbial and moisture testing after the remediation efforts to verify acceptable conditions were obtained. Commercial HVAC Design Assistant, South Florida HVAC Design Project Mr. Cluxton worked as an assistant to a senior design engineer on a verity of Florida Power and Light (FP&L) funded projects that documented the physical size and capacity of aged water cooled chillers and cooling tower for schools in the South, Florida area. The purpose of the documentation was to establish a graphical representation that would assist in the removal and installation of more energy efficient equipment. Mr. Cluxton also performed heat load analysis procedures on multiple story buildings to ascertain the total heat gains that would be expected in a building for design purposes. Residential HVAC Design Assistant, South Florida HVAC Design Project Mr. Cluxton worked as an assistant to a senior design engineer on a verity of private projects that demanded skills in ascertaining the total and part heat load values (conducting heat load calculations) that would be experience on homes for the purpose of confirming that the proper sized HVAC equipment was installed. Court Qualifications / Depositions: Consultant Project Number , Residence Name De Leon Residence, Property Location Coral Springs, Florida, Deposition Date February 23, 2016 (Expert Witness for Tower Hull Select Insurance) Case NO.: CACE Consultant Project Number , Residence Name Santos Residence, Property Location Homestead, Florida, Trial Docket Date January 25, 2016 (Expert Witness for American Integrity Insurance) Case NO.: CACE CA 24 >>>>>> The case was awarded to the defendant Mr. Cluxton represented Consultant Project Number , Residence Name Lidia Pena Residence, Property Location Pembroke Pines, Florida, trial Docket Date October 5, 2015 Consultant Project Number , Residence Name - Etienne Residence, Property Location Hollywood, Florida, Deposition Date March 30, 2015 (Expert Witness for Citizens Property Corporation) Case NO.: CACE

4 Court Qualifications / Depositions (continued): Scott Cluxton scott_cluxton@efiglobal.com Page 4 of 6 Consultant Project Number , Residence Name - Dickens Residence, Property Location Fisher Island, Florida, TRAIL DATE January 15, 2015 (Expert Witness for Allstate/Castle Key) Case NO.: 1:13-CV CMM Consultant Project Number , Residence Name - Cerella Residence, Property Location Homestead, Florida, Deposition Date December 18, 2014 (Expert Witness for Citizens Property Corporation) Case NO.: CA 42 Consultant Project Number , Residence Name - Silverman Residence, Property Location Jupiter, Florida, TRAIL DATE February 21, 2014,(Expert Witness for State Farm) Corporation) Case NO.: CA021704XXXXMB AF Consultant Project Number , Residence Name - Dickens Residence, Property Location Fisher Island, Florida, Case Date January 17, 2014 Consultant Project Number , Residence Name - Garcia Residence, Property Location Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Case Date January 14, 2014 Consultant Project Number , Residence Name - Pastor Residence, Property Location Sunrise, Florida, Case Date September 9, 2013 Consultant Project Number , Residence Name - Bistrong Residence, Property Location Palmetto Bay, Florida, Case Date August 14, 2013 Consultant Project Number , Residence Name - Cooper Residence, Property Location Bel Harbor, Florida, Case Date October 17, 2012 Consultant Project Number , Residence Name - Perich Residence, Property Location Miami, Florida, Case Date August 16, 2012 Consultant Project Number , Residence Name - Piedra Residence, Property Location Doral, Florida, Case Date June 20, 2012 Consultant Project Number , Residence Name - Dupont Residence, Property Location Vero Beach, Florida, Case Date May 1, 2012 Consultant Project Number , Residence Name De-Castro Residence, Property Location Miami, Florida, Case Date February 1, 2012 Consultant Project Number , Residence Name - Garcia Residence, Property Location Miami, Florida, Case Date August 9, 2011 Consultant Project Number , Residence Name - Silverman Residence, Property Location Jupiter, Florida, Case Date May 12, 2011 Consultant Project Number , Residence Name - Barns Residence, Property Location Weston, Florida, Case Date January 25, 2011 Consultant Project Number , Residence Name - Ceaser Residence, Property Location Miramar, Florida, Case Date September 17, 2010 Consultant Project Number , Residence Name - Fernandez Residence, Property Location Miami, Florida, Case Date June 29, 2010

5 Page 5 of 6 Court Qualifications / Depositions (continued): Consultant Project Number , Residence Name - Lincul Residence, Property Location Coconut Creek, Florida, Case Date February 15, 2010 (Expert Witness for Citizens Property Corporation) Case NO.: CACE DIV 08 Consultant Project Number , Residence Name - Cooper Residence, Property Location Miami, Florida, Case Date August 23, 2009 Professional Experience: Advanced Indoor Quality Solutions (AIQS), Owner, Jupiter, FL., May 2013 Present EFI Global/AIQS, Senior Building Scientists, Orlando, FL, May Present HSA Engineers & Scientists/AIQS, Senior Building Scientists, WPB, FL., November 2007 May 2013 Lennar Homes/AIQS, Senior Building Scientists, WPB, FL., July 2005 September 2007 HSA Engineers & Scientists, Senior Building Scientists, WPB, FL., April 2003 June 2005 Bailey Engineering, Building Scientists, WPB, FL., January 1999 March 2003 Tri-O-Clean Systems, Inc., Design Manager, Stuart, FL., July 1997 November 1998 RGF Environmental, Engineering, Rivera Bch. FL., August 1995 June 1997 Wellcraft Marine, Engineering/QA, Sarasota, FL., October 1994 August 1995 Naval Coastal Systems Center, Design Tech. Panama City, FL., November 1990 February 1991 Columbia Research Corporation, Design Tech. Panama City, FL., December 1989 February 1991 Specialized Education: Completed the Building Science Continuing Educational Series offered, by HSA, July 11, 2010 Completed the Building Science Continuing Educational Series offered by HSA, July 30, 2009 Ceramic Tile The Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, HSA Tampa, Florida, January 22, 2008 Completed the educational class entitled Mycological Insight for the Building Sciences Profession by Chin S. Yang, PhD, August 22, 2008 Completed the preparation class for the Council-Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) Certification, November 7-8, 2007 Completed the preparation class for the Certified Indoor Air Quality Professional (CIAQP) Certification

6 Page 6 of 6 Specialized Education (continued): Education: Completed the educational class for Solving Water Intrusion and Mold Problems offered by Lorman, January 16, 2004 Completed the educational class for the Fundamentals of Indoor Air Quality offered by AEE, November 19 21, 2002 Affiliations: Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 1994 Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) South Florida Claims Association (SFCA) Publications and Presentations: Presented a one hour presentation Residential HVAC Sizing in Hot & Humid Environments to HSA s Fall Seminar. September 12, 2008 Presented a one hour presentation Residential HVAC Sizing in Hot & Humid Environments to The South Florida Insurance claims Associations. June, 2005 Presented a one hour presentation Residential HVAC Sizing in Hot & Humid Environments to Fort Lauderdale Claims, May, 2005

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