About PuroClean of North Knoxville

Our Story

Founded in 2001, PuroSystems, LLC. is a leader in the franchise restoration industry, having launched PuroClean, which has become one of the leading property damage remediation franchise organizations in North America. With a network of over offices, PuroClean touches the lives of people in communities throughout the U.S. and Canada by providing 24-hour property emergency restoration services.

PuroClean, a fire and water damage restoration company, as well as a mold and mildew removal company also offers biohazard cleanup services. Serving residential and commercial property owners in the United States and Canada, PuroClean Franchisees help families and businesses overcome the trauma of property damage and loss through responsiveness, exceptional restoration service, and compassion.

Our “rescue” work ethic has earned PuroClean the reputation of being known as “The Paramedics of Property Damage™”. A Paramedic is a first responder, an authority that brings calm and confidence, stopping further harm, administering emergency on-site treatment, and stabilizing a situation to allow for subsequent professional aid and assistance when required.

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Our Team

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Keegan Trudgen

Co-Owner

A Michigan native, Keegan majored in Finance at Michigan State University and received his MBA from top-rated Northwestern University. After stints at Intel, Follett, and Morgan Stanley, he decided to form his own consulting company, where he was introduced to the PuroClean franchise. Currently, Keegan devotes his time to working as a hands-on president, reading, and being with his family. He is an IICRC Master Water Restorer, the highest certification level offered by the IICRC.

Newton Hopkins

Co-Owner

Newton Hopkins graduated with honors from Southern Methodist University with degrees in corporate finance and real estate. He founded Trademark Development in 2005 to pursue real estate and private equity investments. With his extensive real estate background, he decided to join PuroClean to serve those in their time of need. Newton also dedicates his time to fundraising for Well Aware, an organization that implements clean water systems to empower communities in East Africa.

Tim Lohse

Co-Owner

From Minnesota, Tim graduated Staples Technical College in Robotics and Automated Systems. For over 20 years, he developed the Technical Service Department for a Global OEM: installing, training and coordinating emergency repairs for companies like Kraft, Kellogg, Pepsi, etc. Certified in ISO 9000 with experience in customer service, the urgency to restore properties is key to success. Married with two young boys, Tim is busy being a father and polishing his amateur photography skills.

Achievements

We have been honored to receive the following awards and certifications:

IIRC Certified

IICRC Certified

EPA Lead-Safe Certified

EPA Lead-Safe Certified

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