David Sweet

Founder,
MIT Consulting

David earned his undergraduate degrees in Finance and Management from Florida State University in 1990 and began his career in the capital finance industry. However, inspired by his father’s work, he soon transitioned to the restoration insurance industry as an all-lines adjuster. He held this role for five years before founding a full-service restoration firm with a strong conviction that he could bring a new approach to restoration. Over the years, David expanded his expertise, becoming a Certified General Contractor in Florida and earning multiple industry designations, including Master Water Restorer (MWR) and Master Smoke Restorer (MSR) with the IICRC. He also holds numerous Council-Certified designations from ACAC, such as CMRS, CSDS, CIES, CIEC, and CFSR, and has served on certification boards for over a decade, contributing to the development of curricula for various specialized tracks. David further advanced his credentials with the Restoration Industry Association (RIA), earning the WLS, FLS, CMP, and ERS designations, and is a charter member of the Registered Third-Party Evaluator (RTPE) program. With over 25 years of experience as a CEO, consultant, expert witness, trainer, and speaker, he has gained extensive legal expertise, frequently serving as a seasoned expert in depositions and trials backing for “fair and reasonable” positions.

Recognizing the need for greater efficiency, fairness, and innovation in the restoration industry, David developed "MIT Manager," a proprietary claims documentation and project management system, as well as an automated white-label client onboarding program for insureds and contractors. His solutions address the daily challenges faced by restoration professionals & insureds while promoting transparency and efficiency.

Today, David remains deeply committed to raising the bar for functional competency and education in the industry by advocating for an ethical, methodical, and data-driven approach to claims to ensure better outcomes for all—insureds, carriers, and contractors alike. David continues to be focused on conducting comprehensive investigations for all parties as a subject-matter expert, training restoration professionals in documentation processes, and advocating for the Standard of Care within the claim’s environment.