Suanne Grobe Ranheim
MS, CDMS, IPEC, ABVE/D
Suanne brings over 28 years experience as a consultant and Vocational Expert. She has national certifications as a Disability Case Manager and Vocational Evaluator. Suanne Grobe is recognized as a Diplomate by the American Board of Vocational Experts (ABVE). The ABVE is a professional credentialing body, representing both the private and public sectors, founded to preserve the integrity, standards, ethics, and uniqueness of vocational experts.
Through Vocational Evaluations, Vocational Testing, and Testimony, Grobe Consulting is your trusted resource for vocational expertise.
Areas of Expertise: Personal Injury; Workers’ Compensation; Federal Employers’ Liability Act; Marital Dissolution; Sexual Abuse; and Employment cases.
Suanne enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter and dog, traveling, and exploring the great outdoors. Suanne is the tenth of eleven children and is grateful for her childhood spent on a third-generation, century-old farm. She credits her strong work ethic and solid relationships to her parents and siblings.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin Stout | Vocational Rehabilitation, 1994
Master of Science, University of Wisconsin Stout | Vocational Rehabilitation/Counseling, 1995
Certifications
Qualified Rehabilitation Consultant, State of Minnesota, 1998-2021
Certified Disability Management Specialist, National Certification, 1998 to the present
Certified Vocational Evaluator, National Certification, 2003-2023
Union Construction Workers' Compensation Fund, Preferred Provider, 2004-2010
Fellow, American Board of Vocational Experts, 2014-2018
International Psychometric Evaluation Certification (IPEC), 2016 to the present
Diplomate, American Board of Vocational Experts, 2018 to the present
Professional Memberships
American Board of Vocational Experts: ABVE
Associate Member 2011 to the present