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THE EFAMILYVAULT STORY
ImagingOptions Inc., an “image repository” company founded in 2005, is the parent company of
eFamilyVault. Already experienced in secure image repository of records and film for businesses,
Imaging Options developed eFamilyVault to provide an easy online inventory solution for consumers
who experience loss due to theft or disaster.
Hurricane Katrina was a milestone event in 2005. Along with this unforgettable event came a surge
of media focused on how to be better prepared during the aftermath of a natural disaster or theft.
All four founders of eFamilyVault live in Southern California, one of the flagship states for
natural disasters such as earthquakes, fires, and floods. For them, the concept became even more
real, and eFamilyVault became a real solution.
Different from other inventory solutions, eFamilyVault is portable, utilizing technology to
upload and store images of personal and household possessions. eFamilyVault also offers a
lower-cost, do-it-yourself approach to maintaining a household inventory. eFamilyVault’s
innovation provides the consumer control over what is included, updated, and maintained in
their household inventory storage.
EFAMILYVAULT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
eFamilyVault provides an off-site, accessible, secure repository of information about your home
and possessions, including:
- Insurance company names, contact numbers, and policy numbers;
- An itemized record of the contents of your home;
- Photos of the contents and possessions within your home;
- Appraisals of specific items, with the appraiser's name, address and date of appraisal;
and
- Serial numbers of "Theft Prone" items so that they can be identified more easily if
stolen.
- In addition, if you include photographs or video of each room and the contents of
cabinets and closets, you can quickly determine what is missing or has been destroyed.
Such records can also provide proof of ownership for recovery or for insurance claims.
Filling out the eFamilyVault home inventory will provide a valuable record in the event of any sort
of life change or property loss. The inventory can assist with:
- Reporting of property and casualty claims
- Police reports due to theft
- Estate planning
- Planning during a large move
UPDATED RESOURCES AND STATISTICS
The below links offer access to resources and statistics related to natural disasters and
crime/theft. These resources can assist you in better understanding how important it is to
have an inventory of your personal items if loss/theft should occur.
At-a-glance statistics:
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- In 2005, one home structure fire was reported every 83 seconds causing an
estimated 6.9 billion dollars in property damage, according to the National
Fire Protection Association.
- A 2006 National Weather Service report states that severe weather in the
United States caused approximately $126 billion in damages.
- Of all burglary offenses in 2005, 65.8 percent were of residential
structures causing an average dollar loss per burglary of $1,725.
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Useful links:
LEADERSHIP TEAM OVERVIEW
Lawrence M. Brown, President
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Until March 2002, Mr. Brown was Vice President and Chief Information Officer
of Electronic Clearing House, Inc. Prior to this, he held a variety of management
positions within UNISYS Corporation, served as Director of Information
Systems for North Carolina Federal Savings & Loan, and was Manager of Systems
Engineering for Florida National Banks of Florida.
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Lester Bernell, Vice President
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Mr. Bernell has served in Executive, Operational, and Information Technology
positions in the fields of Services, Manufacturing, Banking, and Healthcare.
Mr. Bernell pioneered the use of Optical Media to replace Micrographics for
Document and Image Archival, and established Document Imaging Systems for multiple
industries. He also has developed comprehensive Disaster Recovery Plans and Systems
for large scale data centers.
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Marykate Harris, Partner
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Ms. Harris has been a Technical Writer/Documentation Specialist/Trainer since 1990.
She has worked in a variety of industries, including entertainment, legal and financial.
She has also taught extensively at colleges and universities throughout the United States.
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Miguel Ramirez, Partner
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In addition to acting as the System and Database Administrator for Imaging Options,
Mr. Ramirez was responsible for multiple production and development databases for
electronic Clearing House, Inc., from 2000-2006. Prior to this, he served as a Senior
Consultant for Data Dimensions, Inc., a Resource Manager for Home Savings of America
and an Operation Analyst for Fidelity Federal Savings and Loans.
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Kellie Bernell, Public Relations Manager
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Ms. Bernell corroborates and initiates public messaging and media relations
for eFamilyVault. She has over 10 years in corporate communications, public relations,
sales and marketing experience in multiple fields with an emphasis on health care.
Ms. Bernell is an award-winning writer and guest lecturer at local universities.
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MEDIA CONTACTS
• Kellie Bernell,
kbernell@eFamilyVault.com, 818-207-2154
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