Leaders, owners, and experts in the restoration industry lend their thoughts on where the industry has come in the last decade, and where it is heading. 

Wrapping up this special anniversary section, we are take a deep dive into six changes happening in our industry today.

Industry leaders, experts, and young restorers help R&R celebrate 10 years of thought leadership in the restoration and remediation industry.

We are in the midst of a major transition in the restoration industry – with some owners and leaders preparing to retire or sell their companies, and a new generation of leaders stepping into those roles in companies and industry associations alike. These six are already well on their way to being major forces and voices in the industry; the sky is the limit.

Peruse letters from some of the thought leaders in the restoration industry on where things are today – and where they believe the industry is growing.

Every single woman had an impressive resume. A few had some traits and success that especially stood out. You likely saw a few quotes from other women in restoration throughout this article.

Shelli’s tenure in the restoration and construction industries has come in waves. From about 2000 to 2008, she co-owned a restoration and construction company, but it was taken out by the housing market crash.

They say if you do what you love you will never work another day in your life.

This year’s panel was comprised of five women in the restoration industry, including myself. You can “meet” the other judges below.