In honor of Women’s History Month and Women in Construction Week, we are re-airing our Real Stories in Restoration interview with Jennifer Todd, president of remediation company LMS General Contractors. She discusses her experience as a Black, woman contractor-owner in a white-, male-dominated field. She also highlights the importance of viewing the labor shortage and diversity as one conversation. Todd has been recognized as a 2020 Top Newsmaker by R&R’s sister publication Engineering News Record (ENR), a 2020 Outstanding Women in Construction finalist by Construction Business Owner Magazine, a 2021 ENR 20 Under 40 Construction Professional, and a 2021 ENR Southeast Top Young Professional.

In the final Women in Restoration episode, Staci Sargent shares how leadership, training, and real-world experience are shaping the industry. She highlights the importance of structure, accountability, and continuous learning in building confident restoration professionals.

With over 50 years in the restoration industry, Darren Hudema has built a career centered on education, service, and giving back. He reflects on the power of leadership, mentorship, and industry collaboration.

Alma West of Quick Dry Water Restoration and Magdalena Rebuild shares how she built her businesses by focusing on leadership, communication, and improving customer experience.

Learn how the Restoration Golf Leage (RGL) helps restorers build relationships, network, and strengthen collaboration across the industry. 

ServiceMaster Restore’s Jeff Todd shares how operator-led growth and market density strategies help restorers scale and improve their performance.

In this episode of Ask The Expert, Abby Vallelonga shares how marketing and communication can build trust and humanize the restoration industry. She highlights the importance of education, connection, and empathy in high-stress and high-stakes situations.