Leadership Team

During this major growth, Davis was a young entrepreneur who successfully disrupted the then-stagnant restoration industry. Davis sold his shares in Belfor to Franz Haniel & Cie, GmbH in Germany. He then left the industry for a few years while fulfilling a non-competition agreement. In 2009, Davis became CEO of InStar Services Group. He was recruited to turn around a failing company that had suffered major financial losses in 2007 and 2008. Davis led a successful financial turnaround in the first year resulting in a $16 million net profit. He sold his shares in 2011 and searched for a strong platform restoration company similar to Rocky Mountain Catastrophe. He found that company in Signal Building Company. In 2012, Davis and his business partner Frank Torre purchased Signal Building Company in Troy, Michigan. They immediately changed the name to Signal Restoration Services and recruited some of the best talent in the restoration industry. Within the first two years, Davis grew Signal’s revenue and profit by a multiple of more than 20 times. In 2015, Davis and Torre purchased PuroSystems, Inc., and the PuroClean Global franchise brand. Since then, PuroClean has doubled in size to 300+ locations. PuroClean is now the fastest-growing restoration franchise company in North America. Mark graduated from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He lives in Michigan with his three children. Mark is a Director for Junior Achievement and a member of the Young President's Organization.

A Member of the Board of Directors of some of the nation’s most respected and impactful organizations including serving on the Executive Board of Tenet Healthcare Systems and serving as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Detroit Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan. A recipient of the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit’s Heritage Hall of Fame award, for over a decade, Frank Torre has served as Chairman of Boys Hope Girls Hope of Metro Detroit, a regional academic scholarship program for underprivileged youth. Outside of his professional and philanthropic endeavors, Mr. Torre maintains a major role in the Annual Detroit Grand Prix Races in collaboration with Roger Penske.

Steve specializes in executive leadership, team building, strategic planning, and driving growth for franchisees. A member of the International Franchise Association (IFA) Board’s Executive Committee, White also actively supports veteran initiatives in franchising and serves as a past chair for the IFA's VetFran Committee. White is also chair of the IFA Foundation’s Board of Trustees and serves as a founding Member of the IFA Foundation’s Franchise Ascension Initiative. He represents PuroClean as a key member of the IFA’s Education and Advocacy team and attends meetings at the Capitol with members of Congress on pressing issues related to franchising. White also serves as an Advisory Board Member of the Palm Beach Atlantic University – Titus Center for Franchising. Under White’s leadership, PuroClean has doubled its number of franchise locations, tripled the average franchise unit sales, and quadrupled profitability and system-wide sales since he first joined the network, with Franchise Owner profitability increasing over five times. Prior to joining PuroClean, national account program work was non-existent for this brand. As of 2024, program work has resulted in over $90 million to Franchise Owner sales. Under White’s leadership, PuroClean’s Executive Leadership team received a Silver Stevie® International Business Award for Management Team of the Year. Recognized by various distinguished companies for his contributions to the brand, White was recognized as a most distinguished C-Suite executive with South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine’s Apogee Award; he has earned a Silver International Business Award (IBA) for the Executive of the Year – Business or Professional Services (2021), a Gold IBA Lifetime Achievement Award – Consumer Services (2022), is the current Chair of the International Franchise Association (IFA)’s Foundation Board of Trustees and Past Chair of the VetFan Committee.

Jason's leadership was not only reflected in the sales numbers but also in the high levels of employee satisfaction and customer loyalty, setting a standard for operational excellence. Jason then transitioned to PuroClean, initially owning and operating a franchise for eight years. During this time, he developed his operation into one of PuroClean Canada’s largest franchise operations. His success in the restoration industry was marked by his ability to build high-performing teams and drive exceptional service delivery. Jason's franchise consistently achieved top performance metrics, earning accolades for customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. His strategic approach included investing in continuous training and development for his team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. In 2017, Jason moved to a business development role at the PuroClean Canada corporate office, which served as a stepping stone to his current executive position. Over the years, he has held several key roles within the company, including business coach, Catastrophe Director, Regional Director, and Executive Vice President, eventually rising to the position of President & COO on January 1, 2020. In these roles, Jason demonstrated a keen ability to identify growth opportunities and implement initiatives that enhanced franchisee support and operational effectiveness. His extensive experience and leadership skills have been instrumental in guiding the company and its franchises to new heights, further cementing PuroClean Canada's reputation for excellence in the restoration industry. Under his leadership, PuroClean Canada has expanded its market presence and improved its service delivery standards. Jason has been a driving force behind several key initiatives, including the development of advanced training programs, the adoption of innovative technologies, and the enhancement of franchisee support systems. His vision and commitment to excellence continue to inspire his team and drive the company's success.

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 30 years of experience in corporate controls, Duane has managed reporting and decision making for industry-leading brands including Sony Electronics and GE Interlogix. Duane is currently an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), and the Alpha Kappa Psi professional business fraternity. In May 2022, Duane was a recipient of South Florida Business Journal’s coveted CFO of the Year award, which honors South Florida’s top financial leaders, strategists, and trailblazers who positively impact the local economy.

Nick also manages our compliance and security systems. Hindle received a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering from the University of Central Lancaster, UK, and a master’s in computing from the University of Bradford, UK, along with other post-grad certifications in software engineering, computer architecture, and operating systems.

Jack retired from ServiceMaster in 2001 to pursue a role in consulting within the restoration industry, which included PTC-NET (Alacrity), Floor Covering International, and NBD Electronics Restoration, then returning to ServiceMaster in 2006 for three years to develop and implement a Fire Restoration Program. Jack joined Munters Corporation (2006-2011) to develop and implement a residential mitigation and restoration network of company-owned branches. Jack will be a tremendous help in positioning PuroClean as a prominent force in our Certified Priority Response program going forward.

He now serves as Executive Vice President of Operations and Training at PuroClean. As the executive lead for the cutting-edge PuroClean Academy and Flood House, Summers oversees one of only 24 such facilities worldwide, which has granted IICRC certifications to over 1,200 PuroClean associates and insurance professionals. Summer's expertise spans various domains, including Marketing, Production, Financial Management, and Team Development. He has collaborated with PuroClean to revamp and instruct the new franchise training Sales and Marketing curriculum, continuously enhancing PuroClean's franchise training and marketing materials. He has been a prominent speaker and educator at both regional and national conventions for over 15 years. Summers developed PuroClean’s team of Regional Directors, credited as a top asset for PuroClean Franchise Owners. In 2023, Summer’s team of Regional Directors received a Gold Stevie® from the International Business Award for Support Team of the Year.

Additionally, he guides a cohort of Franchise Owners who volunteer as PuroClean Brand Ambassadors, providing invaluable support to guide prospective franchise owners through every step of the franchise acquisition process. Before joining PuroClean, Courtney honed his skills in the travel industry for nearly two decades at World Travel Holdings (WTH), where he held various managerial roles. In 2008, Courtney's exceptional contributions to the WTH Franchise Development team led to unprecedented growth, expanding the franchisee base by a remarkable 135% from 500 to 1,110. Courtney remains actively engaged with the International Franchise Association (IFA), playing a pivotal role in driving PuroClean's expansion across North America. He champions the company's initiatives focusing on military veterans, first responders, diversity, and collaboration with the IFA. Courtney is an IFA Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) and Chairman of its Membership Committee. He is also an IFA Franchisor Forum Advisory Board Member and has served as Advisory Board Chairman of the IFA Franchise Leadership & Development Conference. Courtney consistently advocates for franchise owners' rights on Capitol Hill through his involvement with the IFA Franchise Action Network. In 2022 & 2023, Courtney was recognized as an SEO Samba Top Franchise Influencer.

Chrissy’s influence spans across the entire PuroClean network. Responsible for a broad spectrum of duties, VanderWyde contributes significantly to the PuroClean network by maintaining franchise management systems, overseeing all aspects of benefits and human relations, fostering strategic partner relationships, and seamlessly orchestrating multiple company-wide events each year. Her dedication has earned her prestigious recognition, including the Gold Stevie® Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2021 and the Bronze Stevie® for Woman of the Year in 2023. Chrissy’s extensive tenure, leadership, and commitment have played a key role in team member development and shaping PuroClean’s growth and success.

At PuroClean, Pericchi led the development of the PuroClean Online Academy, a key training resource pivotal to the brand’s growth, enhancing service consistency and operational excellence for Franchise Owners, their support teams, and the Home Office support team members. By 2018, he took over the Marketing Department, driving initiatives to meet evolving digital marketing demands and advance AI-driven solutions. Under his leadership, the Marketing and Online Learning Departments merged into one robust team. Pericchi and his team won two Gold Stevie® Awards in 2020 for Marketing Department of the Year and Collaboration/Social Networking Solution. In 2023, Pericchi was recognized as one of Entrepreneur’s Top 50 CMOs and received a Bronze Stevie® for Marketing Executive of the Year. Now leading a dynamic team of seven, Pericchi continues to focus on empowering Franchise Owners through innovative marketing resources and cutting-edge digital strategies.

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation. Michael is a member of the Florida, Georgia, Michigan, and Kentucky State Bar Associations.

Having spent many years as a Regional Director on PuroClean’s Operations team, Sandel has now moved to the vice president of sales position, a strategic move, as he is well known for identifying and developing new business opportunities, building long-term relationships, and fostering a productive team environment. Sandel holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and human relations and is responsible for managing the Business Development sales team and driving PuroClean’s strategy for revenue growth as Vice President of Sales.

Following a successful tenure as a Marketing Account Manager at a marketing agency for high-profile clients like HP, Chick-fil-A, and Disney, Chebat rejoined PuroClean in 2018. Rising quickly, she became Director of Business Development and was later promoted to Vice President of Account Management, recognized for her leadership and strategic vision.

Since joining PuroClean in 2018 as a Regional Director himself, Drexler has played a key role in implementing and refining the PuroClean Operating System across franchise locations. Before PuroClean, Drexler held significant positions, including Division/Plant Manager, Franchise Business Consultant, and Vice President of Operations. Drexler earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Tennessee/Knoxville and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Tennessee Technological University.

In his role as Senior Vice President of Operations-Commercial Large Loss/Signal Liaison for PuroClean, Hernandez spearheads the coordination between PuroClean and its sister company, Signal Restoration, focusing on commercial large loss workflows and enhancing the partnership between the companies. Hernandez is responsible for managing large loss opportunities, including being the first on-site to set up and initiate work, thereby creating significant growth potential for PuroClean Franchise Owners. He is also responsible for the management and deployment of PuroClean’s Equipment Rental fleet, ensuring that franchise operators have the needed equipment to produce large loss operations or surge/storm events. In addition to this role, Hernandez continues his responsibilities as a Regional Director, offering one-on-one support to the Franchise Owners he serves.