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10 restoration company owners
These ten restoration company owners have founded, owned or led water, fire and mold damage restoration companies, including franchise locations. A reader can learn how restoration company owners run their businesses from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
01—10Craig Abbott
LinkedInExperience: Owner · 911 Restoration - The Fresh Start Company
Owner at 911 Restoration - The Fresh Start Company since 2019, based in Claremore, Oklahoma; the profile says he owns 911 Restoration of Tulsa and OKC as well as C&A Roofing and Construction and JG Floors and More, and lists an IICRC Triple Master Certification.
Gerald Alldredge
LinkedInExperience: Owner · Houston Texas Water Damage
Owner of Houston Texas Water Damage since 1993, based in Cypress, Texas. He writes that his company, Property Damage Restoration, handles restoration, remediation and remodeling in the North and Northwest Houston area, and that it has been in business for more than 25 years.
Jan Correa
LinkedInExperience: Chief Executive Officer · Elite Restorers
Chief Executive Officer of Elite Restorers in Aurora, Colorado since 2022; the profile headline reads owner and IICRC-certified restoration contractor for water, fire, mold, abatement and biohazard mitigation, with over 10 years of hands-on cleanup and disaster recovery work for residential and commercial clients. Also Project Manager at Restoration 1 of West Denver (2020–2023).
Joe Ellenson
LinkedInExperience: Owner · Restoration Professionals
Owner of Restoration Professionals in El Cajon, California since 2012; he writes about how he became known as the mold guy after finishing journeyman contractor training in San Diego in 1997. Previous roles include President of Mold Pros (1999–2007), Marketing and Project management at SERVPRO of Tigard/Tualatin and Beaverton (2007–2009) and Owner of Proactive (2009–2010).
Joe Hrbek
LinkedInExperience: Owner, President · SERVPRO of Miami Beach, SERVPRO of Pinecrest, E. Kendall
Owner and President of SERVPRO of Miami Beach and SERVPRO of Pinecrest, E. Kendall since 2009, and Co-Owner of SERVPRO Team Hrbek-Iglesias, covering Miami, Miami Beach, Pinecrest Kendall, the Florida Keys and Homestead, since 2016. The profile says the team helps business owners reduce downtime after water damage, fire, smoke, soot and mold.
Robert Ellis
LinkedInExperience: Owner · Dry Out Restorations
Owner of Dry Out Restorations in Miami since 1974. The profile says the business, formerly Carpet Savers, now operates as Dry Out Restorations, with a core business of drying out buildings, mold testing, remediation and smoke damage restoration, and cites 40 years of experience.
Robert Mitchell
LinkedInExperience: Owner · Kwik Dry Restoration and Remodeling
Owner of Kwik Dry Restoration and Remodeling in the Springfield, Missouri area since 1999. He writes that when he purchased Kwik Dry it was a carpet cleaning company and that he has since moved the business into the restoration field. He was also General Manager at Mazzio's (1994–2001).
Shane Hobbs
LinkedInExperience: Founder & CEO · Dalworth Restoration
Founder and CEO of Dalworth Restoration in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 1976; he describes the company's work restoring businesses and homes after fire, water, storm, flood, mold or disaster damage. He was also Founder and CEO of Dalworth Rug Cleaning (1976–2023).
Stephen Tatom
LinkedInExperience: Water, Flood, Fire and Mold Restorer Owner · SERVPRO
Water, flood, fire and mold restorer and owner at SERVPRO since 2007, based in St. George, Utah. He writes that with his family he owns and operates SERVPRO of St. George, West Jordan and South Jordan, restoring homes and businesses after fire, flood and mold damage, and that he aims to build a long-term reputation in his community.
Theresa Bahen
LinkedInExperience: Co-owner · SERVPRO of Chesterfield and SERVPRO of Tri-Cities, Plus
Co-owner of SERVPRO of Chesterfield and SERVPRO of Tri-Cities, Plus, in Virginia, since 1985. She writes that she has over four decades in the restoration industry as president and owner of multiple SERVPRO franchises, overseeing their operations, financials and business strategies.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's company to your question, since independent restoration companies and franchise owners running several territories make different decisions. Consider how long the person has run the business, since owners with decades in the field and those who started more recently see the work from different angles.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you staff for emergency calls that can arrive at any hour?
- 02What changed in how you run the company as you added territories or locations?
- 03How do you decide which kinds of damage jobs to take on yourself and which to refer out?
Reaching restoration company owners
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