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Frederick Martinez seeks reinstatement after insurance-fraud conviction; board hears documentation but takes no on-the-spot action
Summary
Frederick Martinez, whose conviction for making a fraudulent insurance claim was reduced to a misdemeanor, told the Structural Pest Control Board he has paid court-ordered fines and restitution and has a prospective employer prepared to rehire him; the board admitted a letter of support and closed the record without issuing a decision at the Jan.
Frederick Martinez appeared Jan. 15 before the Structural Pest Control Board to request reinstatement of a revoked field representative license (FR 45202) and applicator license (RA 49671). Martinez acknowledged a conviction that arose from submitting a fraudulent insurance claim; the charge was reduced to a misdemeanor and he received summary probation, county custody options and orders to pay fines and $19,549.91 in victim restitution, which he told the board has been paid.
Deputy Attorney General Adam McDonough summarized the accusation (2016-40) and the board decisions that revoked Martinez’s licenses and denied a prior request for reconsideration. Documentary exhibits admitted into evidence included the accusation and prior decisions, a staff memorandum showing $2,310 in cost recovery tied to the matter and a letter from Martinez’s prospective employer stating the company would rehire him if his license were restored; the letter was marked and admitted as Exhibit A.
Martinez told the board he has completed criminal probation, is working toward expungement, attends church and Bible study as part of his rehabilitation and is relying on family support. He said his employer would hire him "on the spot" if his license were reinstated and stated he understands the board expects honesty and integrity from licensees at all times.
Board members questioned Martinez about whether he had maintained relationships with people who participated in the fraud scheme; Martinez said he no longer associates with those individuals. Martinez also confirmed he had not taken continuing education courses in the past two years but said he would study, retake examinations and comply with any conditions the board requires.
The hearing concluded with the judge recording that the matter was submitted and the record closed; no board vote or written determination was issued during the session.
