Charles Clay
About Charles Clay
Charles Clay is a Field Inspector with extensive experience in academia and property inspections. He holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from The Ohio State University and has worked in various roles, including as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Postdoctoral Researcher.
Work at Seek Now
Charles Clay has been employed at Seek Now as a Field Inspector since October 2018. In this role, he provides inspection services as a third-party contractor for various insurance carriers. His responsibilities include conducting detailed inspections of both commercial and residential properties, with a specific focus on identifying storm-related damages. He utilizes specialized safety equipment, such as GOAT or rope, to safely scale steep and high roofs during these inspections.
Education and Expertise
Charles Clay holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Organic Chemistry from The Ohio State University, which he completed from 2011 to 2017. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Organic Chemistry from Wright State University, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry from Wright State University, completing his degree from 2005 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation in scientific principles relevant to his inspection work.
Background
Charles Clay has a diverse professional background in academia and industry. He worked at Wright State University as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and M.S. Researcher from 2009 to 2011. He also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at The Ohio State University from 2012 to 2017 and as a Postdoctoral Researcher from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he briefly worked as an Independent Catastrophe Adjuster at E.A. Renfroe & Company, Inc. in 2020 and as an Adjunct Instructor at Otterbein University in 2018.
Previous Experience
Before his current role, Charles Clay gained valuable experience through various positions. He worked at the University of Dayton as part of the National Youth Sports Program (NYSP) in 2004. His early research experience includes participation in the NSF Glenn Stokes Summer Research Apprenticeship at Wright State University in 2006. These roles contributed to his development in both educational and practical settings, enhancing his skills in research and instruction.