Trust & Safety
You should know exactly who is entering your home. Here is everything.
Background & Vetting
Verified by Checkr, the same background check service used by Uber, Instacart, and thousands of companies that send people into your home.
Criminal Record Check
Criminal, sex offender, and global watch lists verified. Comprehensive national and county records search.
Identity Verified
Identity confirmed via Checkr and LinkedIn. Find Eli at linkedin.com/in/jameseli
Clean Driving Record
Motor vehicle report verified. Clean driving record confirmed January 2026.
Annual Renewal
All background checks renewed annually. Most recent verification: January 2026.
Insurance & Bonding
Cedar & Iron is fully insured and bonded. Full Certificates of Insurance available upon request.
Business Service Bond
$10,000 coverage protecting client property.
Commercial General Liability
Coverage for accidents or property damage during service delivery.
Professional Liability
Coverage for advocacy and coordination errors — protecting the advisory work we do on your behalf.
Hired & Non-Owned Auto
Liability coverage for all business-related driving, including transportation services.
A Local Family, Not a Franchise
Cedar & Iron is owned and operated by a local Portland family. We are not a franchise. We are not a corporate service. We are your neighbors. My wife Kelsey and our three kids have lived in the Portland area for 30 years. We keep a low profile on social media because we believe in real-world relationships, but we believe equally in being open about who we are. You can find me, many of my professional connections, and client referrals on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/jameseli
Questions about our credentials?
Happy to share documentation during our initial conversation.