At Paul Davis Restoration, training is more than just a box to check – it’s the foundation of the brand’s mission to serve people during life’s most challenging moments. For Senior Vice President of Training and Launch Leslie Anderson, supporting new franchisees goes beyond teaching systems – it’s about helping them springboard into the future with confidence. By Lizzy Yeserski
When Scott Colbert left the Marine Corps and later found himself in middle management at a utility company in 2009, he felt something was missing. “At the end of the day, I don’t know what I did each day. I couldn’t see who I was serving,” he recalled. He longed for purpose, camaraderie and a mission – the very things his military career embodied. By Lizzy Yeserski
In the restoration industry, every day brings new challenges, from managing complex insurance claims to providing emotional support for distressed property owners. Yet, for Paul Davis Restoration franchisees, these challenges come with unparalleled rewards. By Tamara Rahoumi
Offering fire, flood and mold restoration services, Paul Davis Restoration has established itself as a standout franchise in the disaster recovery and restoration industry. The company has built its reputation on being there for customers during their most challenging moments. By Tamara Rahoumi
John Reasoner always knew he wanted to work in an industry that helps people in their time of need. He considered health care but eventually found his true calling in the restoration industry with Paul Davis Restoration. However, his path to his current role as senior director of catastrophe services wasn’t typical. By Kelsi Trinidad
For over five decades, Paul Davis Restoration has been committed to the restoration of residential and commercial properties damaged by fire, water, mold, storms and disasters. With hundreds of locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, this brand offers franchisees an impressive training facility, continuous support, long-standing partnerships with national and regional insurers and high-impact marketing and communications strategies. By Erika Ortega
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The American Red Cross recognizes Paul Davis Restoration, a nationwide network of nearly 350 franchises, headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, for its pledge of $500,000 to the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP), in addition to their pledge of $500,000 on January 1st, 2024. This announcement comes on the heels of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, two of the worst disaster events in history.
By making a proactive donation to Red Cross Disaster Relief, Paul Davis Restoration helps ensure the organization is prepared to meet the needs of people affected by these and other disasters big and small across the U.S.
ADGP members, along with their employees and customers, pledge financial and in-kind donations in advance of disasters to power the Red Cross with strong infrastructure, trained volunteers, innovative technology, and critical resources necessary to provide relief and support when needed.
Anne McKeough, Chief Development Officer at the American Red Cross said, “We’re extremely grateful for Paul Davis Restoration’s donations, which ensure that we can continue to build our capacity and resources ahead of time, keep up with the pace of frequent disasters and assist people in their darkest hours.”
In addition to the monetary contribution, Paul Davis Restoration team members supported the American Red Cross through over 250 volunteer hours, including the Red Cross Disaster Action Team, installing smoke alarms through Sound The Alarm, certifying team members in CPR, and hosting blood drives.
During the Sound the Alarm event held around the country last spring, more than 250 homes without alarms were provided with smoke detectors which were installed by both the fire department and local Paul Davis Restoration Team Members.
Throughout the year, as the Red Cross experienced nationwide shortages of blood donations, Paul Davis Restoration responded in commitment to their alignment with the American Red Cross Mission by hosting 22 blood drives, collecting 515 units of blood that could potentially save over 1,545 lives.
“We are thrilled to continue our support of the American Red Cross during one of the biggest times of need in this century,” said Rich Wilson, President, and CEO of Paul Davis Restoration. “We feel particularly aligned with the American Red Cross, and our initial donation of $500,000 in January of this year proved to all of us at Paul Davis Restoration that we have a very similar dedication to providing extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need, and as such are proud and excited to commit this now $1,000,000 to the American Red Cross.”
About Paul Davis Restoration
Paul Davis Restoration has restored residential and commercial properties damaged by fire, water, mold, storms, and disasters for over five decades with hundreds of locations throughout the United States and Canada. For more information visit the company website at www.pauldavis.com. For further info on available franchise territories go to www.pauldavisbusiness.com.
Over the past 50 years, Paul Davis Restoration has earned its place as a leader in the residential damage restoration and reconstruction industry. Amid the recent hurricane destruction experienced in the southeastern U.S., the company’s franchisees have been on the ground helping the affected communities rebuild. By Kelsi Trinidad
Brock Merwin found Paul Davis Restoration when he was working as a lead carpenter for a builder that was changing the direction of the company. While talking to a trade partner, he was introduced to Paul Davis and their great work in the home restoration industry. He found Paul Davis’s approach to restoration unique in that it not only emphasized superior and urgent work but also genuine compassion for their clients and their circumstances. By Kelsi Trinidad
Manuel Martinez spent his entire career in the construction industry, including 14 years as the owner of his own construction business. During that time, he had taken on a few subcontracting restoration jobs with Paul Davis Restoration, which ignited his desire to have a larger presence in the restoration industry. By Kelsi Trinidad