Our History
What began as a small painting business more than 50 years ago has grown into a leader in the cleaning and restoration industry with more than 2270 locations.
Our Story
Family-Owned
Solid Future
SERVPRO continued to grow into the new century, and in 2005 moved to a 140,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in Gallatin, Tennessee, to provide more room for expansion. Today, SERVPRO has more than 2270 locations in the United States and Canada and has become the #1 choice in cleanup and restoration. SERVPRO offers a solid business model to entrepreneurs looking for a recession-proof opportunity. In March 2019, the investment firm Blackstone acquired a majority stake in SERVPRO. The Isaacson family will continue to be significant shareholders into the future. According to Rick Isaacson, former Chief Executive Officer of Servpro Industries, LLC, “SERVPRO was founded over 50 years ago with the vision of becoming the premier cleaning and restoration company, and we believe this partnership with Blackstone is a vital next step toward this goal.” Rick Isaacson announced his retirement in 2023. In October of 2023, Brett Ponton was appointed CEO bringing his nearly three decades of experience delivering profitable growth.
Highlights In SERVPRO History
1967
Ted and Doris Isaacson start SERVPRO as a small painting contractor business in Sacramento, California. Using their background in cleanup and restoration, they decide to become a franchisor for specialists in this industry.
Awards
2021 - Entrepreneur
2015 - Women's Choice Award
2012 - Forbes Magazine
2010 - Dun and Bradstreet
2008 - The Wall Street Journal
2008 - American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)
2021 - Entrepreneur
2015 - Women's Choice Award
2012 - Forbes Magazine
2010 - Dun and Bradstreet
2008 - The Wall Street Journal
2010 - Dun and Bradstreet
2008 - The Wall Street Journal
2008 - American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)
2021 - Entrepreneur
2015 - Women's Choice Award
2012 - Forbes Magazine
2010 - Dun and Bradstreet
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