TAMARAC, Fla., May 20, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PuroClean, the nation's premiere franchise specializing in property emergency restoration services, has recently announced the appointment of seasoned restoration veteran executive David Olson as the company's Vice President of Operations.
Olson joins PuroClean after 34 years with a well-known clean-up and restoration franchise, where he worked his way up from a painting and drywall specialist, to a franchise owner, eventually to State Director for the state of Washington. Prior to this, he worked as a Certified Washington State Insurance Educational Instructor, where he taught statewide courses to more than 4,000 students.
"David not only has the franchise experience needed to excel within the PuroClean system," said Steve White, President and COO of PuroClean. "But he comes to us with decades of industry-specific experience on top of it. Equipped with the motivation to help propel PuroClean forward, what more could we ask for? David's industry insight, paired with his management experience will equip him to help our support team and franchise owners work together as one cohesive and efficient unit."
David's primary focus as the new Vice President of Operations will be to develop a consistent operating system that works throughout all departments within the company so everyone is working on the same page. He will be responsible for rebuilding the new owner training program to assure that all franchisees are fully prepared to open their doors for business, providing them with the quality education and tools needed.
"I'm coming to PuroClean at a time when the brand is poised for growth," said Olson. "It is my job to make sure that the team is ready and can support its franchisees as much as possible. I've seen the processes that work within restoration franchises and I look forward to implementing new processes under the PuroClean shield—a sure recipe for success."
Each year, PuroClean performs more than 50,000 jobs throughout the U.S. by providing restoration services from common household mishaps to large scale disasters. PuroClean currently has a comprehensive network of more than 250 franchise offices around the U.S. and Canada offering state-of-the-science emergency mitigation, restoration and recovery services to address fire and smoke damage, water damage, flood water removal, mold issues and biohazard clean up.
About PuroClean
PuroClean is a property damage restoration company that offers emergency clean up, restoration, and repair services including fire and smoke damage restoration, water damage restoration, flood water removal, and mold and mildew removal. PuroClean has earned the trust of property owners, insurance professionals and home service providers throughout the United States and Canada since 2001. Backed by a comprehensive network of more than 250 franchise offices and a national training and business support center, each PuroClean office responds promptly to property emergencies, demonstrating a high degree of professionalism and compassion. PuroClean certified technicians are thoroughly screened, insured and trained in utilizing the latest in mitigation technology and procedures throughout the remediation process while operating under a strict code of ethics. In addition to serving the needs of property owners, PuroClean offers hundreds of continuing education classes each year to insurance professionals and property service providers nationwide. In 2012, PuroClean trained more than 10,000 insurance professionals nationwide, helping them earn their continuing education credits. For more information on PuroClean, please contact 800-775-PURO or visit www.puroclean.com.