Owner (Principal)

Donnie Gilleland
775 Sid Eaves Rd.
Youngsville, NC 27596
(919) 614-1804
donnie@theclaimsgroupnc.com

Education

Nationwide Insurance Company
Columbus, Ohio 1973-2003
General Policy Training • Material Damage School I & II • Homeowner policy and Claims School • Commercial Policy and Claims School • Medical and Bodily Injury Training School • Advanced Medical Interpretation School

Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC 1971-1972
Business Administration Curriculum • Automotive Body Repair Training


Professional Experience

Nationwide Insurance
Raleigh, NC 1973-2003
Positions within the company include: Claims Representative (1973-1994) • Claims Manager, Material Damage (1994-2000) • Training Manager, Material Damage (2000-2003) • MD Level I Manager, CAT Operations (2000-Present)

North Carolina Highway Patrol
Raleigh, NC 1972-1973
Automotive Body Repair Specialist

Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC 1971-1972
Automotive Body Repair

United States Air Force
1967-1971
Administrative Specialist

Burlington Industries
Wake Forest, NC 1966-1967
Mechanic/Welder

Pritchard Paint and Glass Co.
Raleigh, NC 1966
Glass Installer


Training

North Carolina Licensed Claims Adjuster • ( I-CAR) Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair Training • (ASE) Automotive Service Excellence Training • Associate in Claims (AIC) Designation • Facilitator, Nationwide Insurance MD II Schools • Facilitator, Nationwide Insurance "Train the Trainer" Conference • Chief Frame School


Interests/Activities

Rebuild "Total Loss" Vehicles at Home Repair Shop