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Laurie Maffeo
Laurie (Art) wears many hats being the Owner's Assistant, Marketing Assistant, and Accounts Receivable at SERVPRO of New Haven since December 2014. She studied at Central Connecticut State University, where she majored in Media Arts. Her biggest asset is her friendly, organized and efficient work ethic. Her Go-Getter mentality is exactly how she plans to reach her goals of increasing revenue & morale here at SERVPRO. In her free time, Laurie enjoys painting, refinishing furniture, and spending time with her family. “Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming.” -David Bowie
Andrei Huertas
Andrei has been a Production Manager at SERVPRO of New Haven beginning in December 2006. He started his work experience in general construction and the restoration industry many years ago with SERVPRO when he arrived in his new country. Andrei is accredited in Applied Structural Drying (ASD), Water Damage Restoration (WRT), Carpet Cleaning (CCT), and Applied Microbial Remediation (AMRT.) Andrei aspires to improve his management skills by providing our customers with the best service possible. Being bilingual, Andrei communicates in Spanish with some of our customers. He pursues new ideas to keep up with developing technologies in the metaverse. Andrei loves to play soccer, fish, swim, and spend time with his son. Andrei's favorite motivational quote is, "be the best version of yourself today; the future is not promised."
Jerry Kotlarz
Jerry is the Office Controller at SERVPRO of New Haven since September 2008. Prior to his great career here at SERVPRO, Jerry was dedicated to the Automotive Finance Management field. He encompasses new technologies and is always looking to improve/simplify the way we do things. Jerry's technical know-how and skills are a huge asset to the team and how we perform. "If you can't find the time to do it right the first time... how will you find the time to do it again?"
John Crosby
John has been an Equipment Manager at SERVPRO of New Haven since August 2022. He started his career in construction and has since worked his way to being certified at In House Water Specialist Training, Blood Pathogen and Pack & Moving here at SERVPRO. John is a very motivated member of our crew with goals to one day works in our Marketing Department. Outside of work John is a song writer/ musician. " If you ain't living on the edge, then you're taking up too much space"
Nick Mousch
Nick joined SERVPRO of New Haven in November 2015 and has learned and developed his talents into becoming a Production Manager. Nick drives a forklift and is a WRT water damage and AMRT applied microbial remediation technician accredited by the IICRC. His training includes ServSafe, DryBook, and Xactimate software. Nick works to learn as much as he can to help others, including his fellow workers at SERVPRO. He enjoys friendships, stand-up comedy, good food, and a board or video game challenge. Nick's favorite motivational quote is, "If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten." Tony Robbins
Peter Demarco
Peter is our Marketing Manager at SERVPRO of New Haven since January 2023. His 30 years of experience in sales and organization in the home furnishings industry amplifies why he cares about customers during their time of need following a traumatic event. Peter is well-versed with the Xactimate software to set up estimates and customer accounts. Each day brings new situations. Peter relishes cooking, and his favorite quote is from Winston Churchhill, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts."
Derek Schachter
Derek has been a member of SERVPRO of New Haven from August 2018 and is currently our Compliance Specialist and Job File Coordinator. Derek, from the IICRC, has earned WRT water damage restoration certification. He relishes the fairness of our organized management environment and has a goal of expanding autonomous project management and eliminating administrative responsibilities. Derek graduated from BU Boston University and, as a hobby, collects vinyl records. Derek also likes watching movies, television and cooking. His favored motivation quote is from Mahatma Gandi--"Be the change you wish to see in the world."
Briana Pascale
Briana joined our SERVPRO of New Haven team as a customer service rep in November 2021. She is enthusiastic about using her car dealership experience in the service department to assist queries from potential customers regarding restoration treatments. Briana is happy to be part of office staff, sales reps, and production crews that cooperate as one unit. When not working, Briana enjoys stand-up comedy with Nick and spending time with friends. She has a nail kit set at home and enjoys being creative with her nails and those of her friends. Briana lives by a memorable quote, "Our greatest glory is not in never falling but rising every time we fall."
Jim Book
Jim has joined our SERVPRO of New Haven team as part of our Business Development and Marketing unit. He aims to keep our promise to our customers as the single point of contact for a seamless transition from initial inspection to complete build back. We can partner with Connecticut Reconstruction Services to reach this goal.
After graduating from Duke University, he enjoyed a 30+ year career in the financial services industry. He, his wife, and children were born and raised in lower Fairfield County and recently moved back to Wilton, CT, where they built a house and horse farm. He loves being able to help people when help is needed, and now he’s surrounded by people driven by that same genuine emotion. They take pride in knowing how they help our community. He wants SERVPRO of New Haven to be the first call for recovery services in every community in our region.
One of his passions has always been coaching youth and high school sports. He served numerous years on the Board of Darien Youth Lacrosse and the Darien Junior Football League. Currently, he is a coach with the Express North Lacrosse Club, which draws from Westchester County, NY, and Fairfield County, CT. But these days, he is spending a lot of time helping his wife manage his small horse farm and property along with expanding our SERVPRO brand.Kristin Kline
Kristin has been the Operations Manager at SERVPRO of New Haven since Dec. 2018. She started her career back in 2009 as a receptionist. Kristin developed her office skills and restoration knowledge and evolved from the Owners Assistant in 2010 to Assistant Office Manager in 2013 to Office Manager in Dec. 2015. She is proficient in Xactimate software for sales proposals and is particularly pleased with learning from her fellow workers daily--always something new to learn. Her perspective is ever expanding through her interactions and exposure to different personalities. She strives to make everyone successful, thereby making herself more successful.
When not at work, Kristin has many talents and hobbies:
• Making/decorating cakes
• General crafts (painting and clay work)
• Reading
• Beach
• Watching all levels of hockey
• Being present for her nephewsKristin is a driving force for our company and states that "Leadership is not about being the best. Leadership is about making everyone else better."
Mikey Perez
Mikey has been a Production Technician at SERVPRO of New Haven since January 2022. His experience as a firefighter / IMTT-safety tech illustrates his dedication to performance and helping others. He has earned multiple certifications in this field, a few being: IS (Industrial Safety) FEMA, Hazmat Technician, CPR, BIS First-Aid, and construction. Mikey is impressed with the teamwork and the exceptional working environment. He anticipates climbing the ladder at SERVPRO and becoming more valuable. Mikey is already a huge asset to our restoration crew. Mikey likes automotive repairs when not at work, and his favorite quote is from the movie ROCKY, "That ain't you."
Henry Rosario
Henry has been a Crew Chief at SERVPRO of New Haven since December 2022. He was previously employed at Rite Aid. His goal is to learn about the cleanup and restoration industry as he helps with customers' needs. He develops more each day in his job skills and contributes with a smile to our tasks. Henry works out at the gym, bikes around town, and reads when not at work.
What our
customers are saying
Because of the way your employees handled my kids’ endless questions about the machines is why we will always call your service for repairs. Thank you for your work and your patience.
Your willingness to work safely around our student body is why SERVPRO was placed on our private school’s approved vendors and service providers list.
Just transferred up here from Florida and the winters here are unbelievable! Thank you for helping me with repairing my new house and making sure winter wouldn’t be a nightmare for me.
After cleaning up the attic and spraying the antimold stuff the leaky roof might have started, you’re on my speed dial. Lovely people, pleasure to have you in my home.
Grateful for your quick thinking in fixing the frozen watering lines to my greenhouse. I also signed up for the READYPLAN but hoping I don’t ever need it.
SERVPRO’s free READY program is why we called when our warehouse caught on fire. We hope we never need to call again but if there is a future accident, all our managers know to call you first.
Your team was very professional and appreciated the speed with which you responded to my question and to the details of the job. The finished bathroom looks great and I will be passing your information on to friends and family. Thank you again for turning a stressful situation into a pleasant result.
In the dozen plus years we've worked together on numerous losses, your work- including quick response, supervision of staff, customer service to the client and solid work product has always make ME look good for getting you involved!! Again, thank you and the kind folks at SERVPRO of New Haven/Northern Westchester - it is appreciated!
Many many thanks for getting everything completed in "new " condition. The unit looks great!. I saw the sweat that went into this project and you did a great service for Geraldine so she can make her deadline. I couldn't imagine when we first spoke that everything would come together just as you promised, down to the last lightbulb. Many thanks.
Because of the way your employees handled my kids’ endless questions about the machines is why we will always call your service for repairs. Thank you for your work and your patience.
Your willingness to work safely around our student body is why SERVPRO was placed on our private school’s approved vendors and service providers list.
Just transferred up here from Florida and the winters here are unbelievable! Thank you for helping me with repairing my new house and making sure winter wouldn’t be a nightmare for me.
After cleaning up the attic and spraying the antimold stuff the leaky roof might have started, you’re on my speed dial. Lovely people, pleasure to have you in my home.
Grateful for your quick thinking in fixing the frozen watering lines to my greenhouse. I also signed up for the READYPLAN but hoping I don’t ever need it.
SERVPRO’s free READY program is why we called when our warehouse caught on fire. We hope we never need to call again but if there is a future accident, all our managers know to call you first.
Your team was very professional and appreciated the speed with which you responded to my question and to the details of the job. The finished bathroom looks great and I will be passing your information on to friends and family. Thank you again for turning a stressful situation into a pleasant result.
In the dozen plus years we've worked together on numerous losses, your work- including quick response, supervision of staff, customer service to the client and solid work product has always make ME look good for getting you involved!! Again, thank you and the kind folks at SERVPRO of New Haven/Northern Westchester - it is appreciated!
Many many thanks for getting everything completed in "new " condition. The unit looks great!. I saw the sweat that went into this project and you did a great service for Geraldine so she can make her deadline. I couldn't imagine when we first spoke that everything would come together just as you promised, down to the last lightbulb. Many thanks.
About Us
As New Haven is the home of Yale University, Yale New Haven Healthcare System, communities of faith, prospering immigrants and the best pizza in the world, our restoration professionals stand prepared for any disaster that could occur. From offices located in Downtown New Haven and North Haven, Team Randolph is ready to mobilize immediately to water losses and fires 24/7/365.We have trained professionals accredited in abesotos mitigation, biohazard and trauma cleanup and mold mitigation of the restoration. We even have several crews of contractors standing by for emergency repair work and board ups. Our customers need to get back in business, back to their lives.
Developing a successful restoration company takes all types of people: from those with patience and detail orientation for administrative excellence to meet insurance requirements; to those with the creativity to be a talented painter and solve all sorts of daily challenges; to a professional
photographer applying his skills to tell a story.
What unites our entire organization is the satisfaction that comes from helping one of our friends and neighbors in their time of need, offering real-time solutions to help you get back to your life when the unthinkable happens.
While stay involved with many of the youth and adult sports programs throughout the area, we also sponsor several of Yale University’s athletic programs, including multi-year sponsorships at iconic Ingalls Rink “the Whale” and the scorers table at the John J. Lee Amphitheatre during Yale Basketball home games. We are proud fans of our Bulldogs!
Great institutions stand the test of time, but small businesses may not have the luxury. That is why we are so proud to help hundreds of area residents and small restaurants and businesses throughout the year. These are the backbone of our community, and when disaster unexpectedly strikes, the community pays. We know people need to get to work, or to reopen their businesses as quickly as possible. We take the time to put your mind at ease through every phase of our projects, beginning with a thorough inspection and moving into money-saving mitigation, full reconstruction, and premier cleaning services.
No matter when disasters strike, our SERVPRO of New Haven team can make it “Like it never even happened.”
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