Turning a Vision into Reality: The Journey Behind Unified Restoration

The Journey Behind Unified Restoration

For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of building a restoration company that not only provides exceptional service but also restores trust in the process. Here’s a bit of my backstory:

Early Days and an Unexpected Opportunity

In the early 2000s, I was working long hours at a gas station, putting in 12-hour shifts, six days a week. One day, a Project Manager named Brandon Anderson from a company that regularly fueled up at the station approached me. He said they noticed how hard I worked and asked if I would be interested in applying for a Water Damage Technician position at their company.

I had no idea what that job entailed, but I decided to take a chance and applied.

Taking the Leap into Restoration

I interviewed with the Department Manager, Chris Ochoa, who took a chance on me even though I had no experience in the field. That was in early 2004. I walked in with zero expectations but had a strong desire to learn and prove myself worthy of the opportunity.

Fortunately, I was mentored by Brad, a Lead Technician who took me under his wing and showed me the ropes. Within a few weeks, I had my own truck and was managing floods on my own with a team of helpers.

I loved the job because every day brought new challenges. I met countless people and continued to educate myself on the various aspects of restoration, constantly seeking ways to improve and innovate.

Growth, Leadership, and a New Level of Responsibility

After a few years, I was promoted to Project Manager, where I focused on guiding homeowners and adjusters through the restoration process and honed my skills in using Xactimate. I then transitioned to running an account at a hospital, thanks to the support and encouragement of a sales team member, Rebecca Peruch, who saw potential in me—even when I doubted myself.

Working at the hospital solidified the importance of doing the job right, every time—a lesson I carry with me to this day.

Entrepreneurial Roots and Finding My Path

I spent ten years at that company, growing from a Water Damage Technician to a hospital Project Manager. When that chapter ended, I briefly worked for another company that wasn’t the right fit for me, which pushed me to start my own Environmental Testing company.

My goal remained the same: to make things easier and better for my customers. The business was a success, thanks to the support of many people I met along the way, but I never lost my love for restoration.

The Birth of Unified Restoration LLC

Today, I am incredibly excited to announce that I have finally realized my dream by launching my own restoration company—Unified Restoration LLC—with my partner Kelcey Steinmetz.

Our mission is clear: to make restoration better for everyone involved and to bring peace of mind to homeowners, adjusters, and insurance companies alike by showing that restoration can be done right—RESTORING WITH EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY & TRUST.

Thank You

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of my journey. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for Unified Restoration.