Our experience in the Independent Appraisal field allows us to provide accurate estimates on heavy trucks and trailers. We also have extensive experience in all types of recreational vehicles, construction equipment, motorcycles, automobiles and light trucks.
Daniel Mattea has 27 years of experience working with Insurance Companies. After his high school graduation, in 1972, he enlisted in the US Army where he served as a wheeled vehicle mechanic. Where he worked on gas motor and multi fuel diesel vehicles and also served as a driver of a 5 ton heavy tow truck. In 1975 he was given the honor of being Mechanic of the year in European Theater operation. In 1976 he was honorably discharged. He then went to school at Metro Tech Community college. His field was in Auto Body Technology. After graduation Dan went to work as an auto body technician for 10 years. In 1985 he decided to go into the independent appraisal estimating. Dan eventually purchased his own company in 1989. In 2004 he was bought out by another Independent Appraisal Company and was hired by them as an Appraiser Manager. In this role he helped to coach and mentor other appraisers while increasing customer satisfaction. He is specialized in Heavy Trucks and Trailers. He also earned an Associates of Science in Auto Body technology from Metro Tech Community College. He’s certified from Chief Industries in frame and suspension analyzing and repair.
Douglas Wideman has 18 years of experience working with Insurance Companies through different Body Shops and Independent Appraisal Companies. He started his career at the age of 14 sweeping floors for a RV repair shop where he gained the experience to become a porter in a body shop at the age of 16. He graduated in Auto Body from a Vocational Technical School in 1999. From there working for two St. Louis based Body Shops he worked his way to Collision Manager. The Auto Body Shop helped familiarize him with all the different aspects of auto repair. In 2005 he started working for an Independent Appraisal Company as a Senior Damage Appraiser. This role helped to train him and keep him up to date on the latest technology changes. His main job function was preparing estimates on Recreational Vehicles, Heavy Trucks and Automotive losses. He also became a lead man in his area where he helped to advise and train other appraisers.
Matt Williams has over 22 years in the collision repair industry. He started his career in the auto body industry in 1993 as porter and worked his way up to shop manager. In his role as shop manager he ran day to day operations writing estimates, ordering parts, and managing employees. He also started his own side business in 1994 doing custom paint work for motorcycles, designing tubular roll cages and other custom body fabrications. In 1996 Matt attended Ranken Technical College to further his knowledge and skills in the industry. In 2005 he joined and Independent Appraisal company specializing in catastrophes. This position led him to cover damages created by hurricane Katrina in New Orleans Louisiana. During this time he set record accurate turn around times for claims in a large area being assigned up to 25 claims a day. He then joined another independent appraisal company located in the Kansas City area to be closer to home. His role as claims adjuster had him covering most of southern Missouri, where he remained until joining Mattea Claims Service in September 2014.
We strive to ensure our clients are satisfied through the claims handling process on every level. Also we believe that continuing education is a vital part of this rapidly changing repair industry. Therefore we continue to educate ourselves through various training programs and seminars. We are both certified in I-Car and ASE repairs along with Audatex and CCC condition for total losses.
Mattea Claims Service LLC is fully insured. Insurance documents and references are available upon request.