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ATI Restoration Welcomes Back Drew Wendland as National Business Development Manager

Drew Wendland Returns to ATI as National Business Development Manager

Drew Wendland ATI's National Business Development Manager
Photo courtesy of ATI Restoration
August 7, 2025

ATI Restoration (ATI), the nation’s largest family-operated disaster recovery services firm, is proud to announce the return of Drew Wendland to the company as National Business Development Manager. In this newly focused role, Wendland will support the continued growth of ATI’s National Response Services (NRS) division, with a strategic emphasis on insurance partnerships and independent adjuster relationships.

Wendland brings more than 23 years of experience in the restoration and insurance industries. He previously served as Regional Manager of ATI’s Los Angeles office and is known for his deep expertise in direct-to-insurance programs and collaboration with independent adjusting firms. In his new role, he will report to Jerry Cielak, President of NRS.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Drew back to ATI,” said Jerry Cielak. “His industry knowledge, leadership skills, and existing relationships with key players in the insurance space position him perfectly to lead the expansion of our direct-to-insurance business. He understands both the needs of our clients and the culture that sets ATI apart.”

Wendland’s return to ATI aligns with the company’s broader strategy to strengthen national partnerships and streamline the customer experience through dedicated insurance channel support.

“I’m excited to be back with ATI and look forward to contributing to the company’s continued growth,” said Wendland. “ATI has always had a strong reputation for service excellence, and I’m honored to be part of a team that shares a commitment to making a difference for clients and communities across the country.”

About ATI Restoration
ATI Restoration improves the lives of its customers by helping them recover from property damage. The company, which started out as a family-owned business in 1989, has grown to become one of the largest restoration companies in the U.S. The company uses cutting-edge technology to serve both residential and commercial customers, primarily in the wake of water, fire, or other environmental damage, and differentiates itself through its end-to-end offerings that span everything from initial disaster mitigation to final reconstruction.

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