Our Team

Robin Hoy

Owner

Robin enjoys running the day to day operations and developing processes within the business. She holds presentations at real estate agencies, chamber events as well as teaching CE classes for insurance professionals. Robin completed the NYC Marathon in 2019 which was on her bucket list of things to do while raising money for the Lymphoma & Leukemia Society. Robin also enjoys adventures with her family including skydiving celebrating her son Kyle’s 18th birthday.

Chris Hoy

Owner

Chris manages the workflow of PuroClean. Chris’s background in construction management is a huge plus when opening the PuroClean doors back in 2010. Chris has several certifications through IICRC, Indoor Air Quality Association, and is Lead certified. He walks real estate agents, property managers, adjusters, insurance agents, and lawyers through the mold remediation process. Chris enjoys hiking, petting his personal trainer, Malcolm the Dog, when he is not on the golf course.

Tim Cunningham

Production Manager

Joined PuroClean in 2019

Tim brings 18 years of restoration and mitigation experience to PuroClean Restoration Services. Tim is our Production Manager and oversees all technicians and restoration/mitigation projects from beginning to completion. He communicates with insurance adjusters and mitigation specialists on our clients’ behalf. Tim is a U.S. Navy veteran and takes the Polar Bear Plunge every year in support of the NJ Special Olympics.

Jeff Fortunato

Lead Technician

Jeff has been with PuroClean of Cranford since we opened our doors over ten years ago. As a lead technician with several IICRC certifications, Jeff uses his experience in the construction industry to respond to property damage calls with excellent customer service to each of PuroClean’s clients. Jeff’s sense of humor is infectious and he can be found sending funny pictures and videos of his cat to his fellow employees.

David West

Restoration Technician

Not only does Dave have IICRC certifications for the restoration industry, but he comes with experience in the building industry too. Dave’s pleasant demeanor and helpful nature help calm even the most anxious homeowner when faced with devastating property damage. Dave was also Christian Hoy’s scout leader before he began working for PuroClean. Dave is a master Pinewood Derby assistant builder (of course his kids do all of the work) and the latest car was designed to look like a box of fries.

Gwen D’Amico

Office Manager

Joined PuroClean in 2018

With Gwen’s bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and environmental consulting experience, Gwen was able to seamlessly handle all of the paperwork involved in a restoration business. Not only does Gwen work with the property owners, but contacts adjusters, insurance agents, and claim managers on a regular basis. Gwen is usually the first point of contact when you reach out to the Cranford PuroClean office. Gwen enjoys teaching yoga, visiting amusement parks, and spending time with her cats.

Natalia Szabla

Office Manager

Joined PuroClean in 2018

Natalia comes to PuroClean from a technical and artistic background from her Industrial Design major at NJIT, which helps her create interactive social media campaigns. Not only does Natalia create posts but also films and edits all of our videos. When asked about what staff member she enjoys filming the most, it is of course Malcolm the Dog.

Amy Shorter

Marketing Manager

Here at PuroClean, we are pleased to have Amy’s background in the field of PR and marketing from Robert Half International. Amy joined Toastmaster’s International in order to hone her public speaking skills and it has paid off in her delivery of Zoom presentations, conference calls, networking, and seminars. When Amy is not working at PuroClean she is still getting her hands dirty by gardening.

Polina Zismanova

Marketing Manager

Polina is an integral part of the PuroClean marketing team. Polina is a natural at building business relationships with property managers, insurance companies, real estate agencies, and plumbers. Coming from two decades of working as a stand-up comedian, she really enjoys making people laugh while networking.

Tom Noon

Technician

Joined PuroClean in 2018

When Tom is not cleaning up water, fire, or mold damage for PuroClean; he is studying to be a graphic designer. Tom’s friendly attitude and positive disposition are an asset to every restoration and mitigation job. Tom is an avid snowboarder and travels to Vermont to go on the Sacam Trail every chance he can get.

Roger Sweet

Technician

Joined PuroClean in 2019

Roger joins our team of technicians coming from a non-profit background, serving one year in AmeriCorps. Roger has a unique history, with a degree in Music History from Bard and an excellent viola player, he adds a new perspective to our restoration team. He loves playing with his dog, Zero, catching up with friends, and reading political non-fiction/biographies/memoirs.

Malcolm the Dog

Head of Security

Malcolm holds the dual titles of Head of Rodent Security and Personal Trainer for the PuroClean franchise. His interest in property restoration began at five weeks old, when he was rescued from a sewer. At seven months, Malcolm joined the Hoy family and began pursuing his loftiest goals to date. Currently, he spends his days protecting all available properties from the damage posed by squirrels and chipmunks, and encouraging employees to use lunch breaks for long walks.

Kyle Hoy

Technician

When Kyle is not at Roanoke College working on his Environmental Studies major, he has worked as a technician for PuroClean. Chris and Robin’s eldest son, Kyle, has literally grown up in the business. Kyle’s favorite part of being a technician is tearing out damaged sheetrock, trim, and flooring as quickly and efficiently as possible. No matter what time of day or night, give Kyle a Monster energy drink, and he is good to go onto the next job.

Christian Hoy

Technician

Christian is Robin and Chris’s youngest son who has been working for PuroClean on summers, weekends, and nights. His first job at PuroClean included driving the weighted extractor (rover) at a three-story water loss. He is currently going to Appalachian State from home (during Covid) with an Earth Systems Science major. Christian enjoys playing pickup basketball, hiking, and investing in up-and-coming stocks.