Women in Restoration: Leadership and Industry Impact

Becky Edgren shares her insights on mentorship, growth, and advancing women in the restoration industry

Welcome back to the Women in Restoration series of Ask The Expert. This week we chatted with Becky Edgren, Owner and President of Dayton, OH PuroClean. Becky launched the first female-only PuroClean franchise at a time when the industry was heavily male-dominated. She has endless love for the industry, advancing the industry forward, and has an internal drive and vision to help create opportunities for women in the restoration industry.

On this episode, Becky shares her journey into the industry, advice for women in the industry, pioneering programs and mentorship, and the path forward for women in the restoration industry.

Key takeaways from this episode include:

Becky helped create the PuroWomen’s group 16 years ago and it has helped reshaped their culture, professionalism, and customer experience.
It’s important to believe in yourself, find mentors, and focus on your personal strengths. Don’t be afraid to get your hands “dirty” in the field and build your own success.
The restoration industry is a great place for women to build their career and business. Becky and her three daughters work in the day-to-day business showcasing their own skills and passions while creating their own multigenerational success story.
If you have ideas to help advance the industry, take the leap. Becky is proof that taking a risk can pay off. She pioneered a Continuing Education initiative and mentors future leaders of the industry.
We face challenges day in and day out. Leading with a servant heart and mind, we can help grow the industry, together.

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Kayla McGowan is the Editor-in-Chief of R&R Magazine, with 10 years of experience in marketing and communications in the restoration and cleaning industry. She leads the editorial strategy for R&R and The Experience Events, creating content that informs and connects industry professionals.

Kayla holds a B.S. in Criminal Science and M.S. in Public Safety and Emergency Management from Grand Canyon University. She serves as Co-Chair on the RIA’s Marketing Committee.

Kayla is a Microbial Warrior®, a Certified Forensic Operator® and a High Risk/ High Level Decontamination Specialist™. Kayla is passionate about elevating the industry, is a food lover, enjoys spending time with her family, and embracing the outdoors.