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Jeffrey M. Short, Anne M. Ellingson-Short, Bethny A. & Justin P. Short
Jeffrey M. Short, Anne M. Ellingson-Short, Bethny A. & Justin P. Short
Owners of SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea

Meet Our Team

All it takes is one call to SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea and our service technicians will be onsite within one hour to help you when you need it. SERVPRO® is dedicated to serving you 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays

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SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea

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  • Nick Foley, team member at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea

    Nick Foley

    Nick Foley is the General Manager at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea. Nick brings two decades of leadership and relationship-building experience to the team. He enjoys being able to return homes and businesses back to their original state-or better, even after unthinkable disasters. Outside of work, Nick enjoys chasing his three kids around, going on family trips, and cheering on the Cubbies.

  • Patrick Walker, team member at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea

    Patrick Walker

    Pat is a valuable team member, working diligently in the Human Resources Department at SERVPRO Team Short. He became a part of our team in March of 2024, displaying a remarkable dedication to learning and excelling in the industry. Outside his professional responsibilities, Pat finds joy in playing darts and following his favorite sports teams. His commitment to helping others shines through in his work at SERVPRO, where he finds fulfillment in assisting people during challenging times.

  • Michael Thorson, team member at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea

    Michael Thorson

    Mike is a Project Manager at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea, with 7+ years of experience in management.

    In his free time, Mike loves to go fishing, watching football, and spending time with his friends and family.

    Mike finds great value in the daily knowledge he acquires through his association with SERVPRO. He is particularly drawn to the rewarding experience of helping people in need, which gives him a sense of purpose and fulfillment. His passion for serving others is a driving force that motivates him to continue his work with SERVPRO.

  • Lani Hegna, team member at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea

    Lani Hegna

    Lani is a dedicated Production Technician at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea, having joined our team in early 2024. She brings a passionate and proactive approach to her role, ensuring that every project is handled with care and precision.

    Outside of her professional life, Lani has a diverse range of interests that enrich her experiences. She enjoys watching movies. Cooking is another one of her passions. Lani also embraces the thrill of adventure. She has a deep love for animals and spends quality time with her pets.

    What Lani appreciates most about her position at SERVPRO is the fact that no two days are the same. Each day presents new challenges and opportunities to make a positive impact in people’s lives, which she finds incredibly rewarding. H

  • Jonathan Marinero, team member at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea

    Jonathan Marinero

    Jonathan works as a Marketing Coordinator at SERVPRO of Mason City. He has years of experience in customer service and management, and he is certified in Trauma & Crime Scene Cleanup and Restoration by IICRC.

    Outside of work, Jonathan is a professional tattoo artist and enjoys everything related to horror. In October, he acts in haunted houses. He also loves grilling and spending time with his wife and their three kids.

  • Jessica Sorensen, team member at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea

    Jessica Sorensen

    Jessica is our Director of Fire & Content at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea. She comes to us with years of experience in customer service and management skills.


    Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and friends whenever she gets a chance! She also enjoys fishing and spending time outside.

  • Emily Eckhoff, team member at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea

    Emily Eckhoff

    Emily is a Job File Coordinator at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea.

    Emily enjoys knowing the work we do is helping others and providing comfort in hard times.

    Outside work, Emily loves hiking hanging out with animals, and spending time with her family and friends.

  • Ruth Ramirez, team member at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea

    Ruth Ramirez

    Ruth is a Job File Coordinator here at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea. She brings over years of experience in office management.

    Outside of work, Ruth loves hiking, reading, snorkeling, training her dog, and working out at the Crossfit gym

    Ruth enjoys knowing the work we do is helping others and providing comfort in hard times.

  • Andrea Hopes, team member at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea

    Andrea Hopes

    Andrea is our Accounting Administrator here at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea. She joined our team in September of 2022. She brings years of experience in the construction industry.

    Outside of work, Annie enjoys cooking. football, art, and photography. She also loves spending time with family.

    Annie likes working at SERVPRO because it is fast-paced and she enjoys knowing that what we do is helping people.

  • Logan Boos, team member at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea

    Logan Boos

    Logan is our Industrial Cleaning Crew Chief here at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea. Logan is NADCA (National Air Duct Cleaners Association) Certified.

    Outside of his SERVPRO life, Logan volunteers with the Nora Springs Fire Department and Ambulance Service.

    When he is not working he enjoys spending time with his family, working on cars, and cruising the country roads on his motorcycle.

  • Matt Anderson, team member at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea

    Matt Anderson

    Matt Anderson is a Carpet cleaning specialist at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea. He has several years of experience at SERVPRO. Matt currently specializes in carpet and upholstery cleaning. Matt has the following certifications from the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC): Water Damage Restoration and Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning.

    He's a big Iowa Hawkeyes fan, likes concerts, and spending time with his friends and family. He enjoys road trips and seeing new places.

  • Dustin Hoffmann, team member at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea

    Dustin Hoffmann

    Dustin is a Production Technician at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea, with years of experience in customer service.

    In his free time, Dustin loves music working on his home and landscape. He also loves spending time with his family.

    Dustin enjoys working at SERVPRO because every day is a new adventure

  • Lori Portis, team member at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea

    Lori Portis

    Lori Portis is Production Tech at SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea. She is a cleaning specialist with a lot of experience. She has the following certifications from the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC): Fire Damage Restoration.

    Lori loves spending time with her grandkids and family

What our
customers are saying

Definitely recommend. The guys that came out were great!

Pacy D.
Austin

Had them come do my carpets because truly, I just don't have the time to keep up on stuff as I should. They came, were very polite, worked around all of the obstacles of my home, and the carpets look great! Thanks, guys for the great/hard work!

Regina H.
Alberta Lea

Professional service...awesome people. We are so pleased to have found this company. I will be using them again...thank you, we appreciate your help.

Cheri Z.
Austin

Best of the best. We had a house fire and it looks better than before. They cleaned every item plus some. 

Mike E.
Austin

I can't thank SERVPRO enough for taking the time to come out on the weekend to help us during a difficult time and we appreciate every one. 

Rose
Albert Lea

Professional service, fair price, and the job was done great and in a timely manner.

Eric F.
Austin

SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea are so great and friendly group of people. I will call them and time I need the help

Julie A.
Glenville

It's nice knowing that SERVPRO could come out anytime to help us get everything in order for us to make our home a home again. 

Mike
Albert Lea

Your guys rock. Always going above and beyond!! 

Teresa G.
Austin

Definitely recommend. The guys that came out were great!

Pacy D.
Austin

Had them come do my carpets because truly, I just don't have the time to keep up on stuff as I should. They came, were very polite, worked around all of the obstacles of my home, and the carpets look great! Thanks, guys for the great/hard work!

Regina H.
Alberta Lea

Professional service...awesome people. We are so pleased to have found this company. I will be using them again...thank you, we appreciate your help.

Cheri Z.
Austin

Best of the best. We had a house fire and it looks better than before. They cleaned every item plus some. 

Mike E.
Austin

I can't thank SERVPRO enough for taking the time to come out on the weekend to help us during a difficult time and we appreciate every one. 

Rose
Albert Lea

Professional service, fair price, and the job was done great and in a timely manner.

Eric F.
Austin

SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea are so great and friendly group of people. I will call them and time I need the help

Julie A.
Glenville

It's nice knowing that SERVPRO could come out anytime to help us get everything in order for us to make our home a home again. 

Mike
Albert Lea

Your guys rock. Always going above and beyond!! 

Teresa G.
Austin

About Us

SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage. SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea can also mitigate mold and mildew from your home or business. Our team has been serving our community since 2019.We also serve Freeborn, Faribault, Mower, and Fillmore Counties.

Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. With a nationwide system of qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea.

SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."

If you would like to schedule service for your home or business, please call today!

Serving you since 1967, SERVPRO is the cleaning and restoration brand you know and trust.

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Jeffrey M. Short, Anne M. Ellingson-Short, Bethny A. & Justin P. Short
Jeffrey M. Short, Anne M. Ellingson-Short, Bethny A. & Justin P. Short
Owners of SERVPRO of Austin & Albert Lea

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*#1 Choice in cleanup & restoration based on Commercial and Residential Attitude & Usage Tracking studies. Polling 816 commercial business decision-makers and 1,550 homeowner decision-makers on first choice for future needs related to cleanup & restoration work. Studies conducted by C&R Research: Oct 2019 and Decision Analyst: Oct 2019.