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SERVPRO of Ashland / Richland
Our Crew
Our entire team is ready to serve when disaster strikes, day or night, 365 days a year. This highly trained crew, many certified from the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), are there to solve your problems. We believe that excellent training, timely communications and first-class service provide our customers with the highest-level consumer experience.
Michal Fosdick
Michal Fosdick is the President/Owner of SERVPRO of Ashland/Richland.
Michal began her journey with SERVPRO in 1996, and has since expanded her franchise group to 12 across the Cleveland Toledo areas. Her passion and family-based ownership style has created a strong team culture and work ethic amongst her employees.
Dennis Fosdick
Dennis Fosdick is the Vice President of Operations at SERVPRO of Ashland/Richland.
Dennis has been with the company since 2000, joining the family business and following his mom's footsteps. Dennis oversees the day to day operations of our crews across 12 franchises in Northeast Ohio.
He has traveled across the country to help those in need, and puts his whole heart into caring for the community around him.
Melanie Tremmel
Melanie Tremmel is the Director of Operations at SERVPRO of Ashland/Richland.
Melanie has been with the company since 2017. She works diligently to ensure that your needs are met, no matter what kind of disaster you face, and no matter when that disaster strikes.
Albert Atkins
Albert Atkins is the Director of Sales and Marketing at SERVPRO of Ashland/Richland.
Albert has been with the company since 2019. Albert oversees the community relations, territory management, informational technologies and social medias across the 12 Team Fosdick franchises.
With prior experience in construction and real estate ownership and management, Albert is highly equipped to help handle your home or business's disasters.
Dan Fister
Dan Fister is the Construction Manager at SERVPRO of Ashland/Richland.
Dan has been with the company since 2022. Dan oversees the reconstruction of all residential and commercial jobs across 9 franchises. He ensures that your home or business looks better than it did before disaster struck.
Christopher Bougher
Chris Bougher is the Mitigation Operations Manager at SERVPRO of Ashland/Richland.
Chris has been with us since 2010. He first started as a Project Manager, and then moved into his role of Mitigation Manager. Chris is IICRC certified in water damage restoration.
When asked what he likes most about working at SERVPRO his reply was, “Working with the team.” Chris makes sure that no matter what kind of disaster affects your home or business, it is handled quickly and with great care.
Sharon Pelkey
Sharon Pelkey is the Office Manager at SERVPRO of Ashland/Richland.
Sharon has been with us since 2021. Sharon works hard to maintain the positive environment that our crew needs to succeed. She tirelessly manages the work schedule, and dedicates her time to making sure that your disasters are handled promptly and efficiently.
Andrew Meyer
Andrew Meyer is the Director of Disaster Operations at SERVPRO of Ashland/Richland.
Andrew has been with us since 2016. Andrew holds the IICRC WRT, ASD, AMRT, CDS and Priority Responder certifications. When asked what he likes most about working at SERVPRO he replied, “Working on Storm Team, traveling the country helping people, and making a difference in their most difficult situations. You never know what to expect when you show up for work in the morning! Great opportunity for anyone to learn, earn, and succeed in a career.”
Kym Gibson
Kym Gibson is the Human Resources Manager at SERVPRO of Ashland/Richland.
Kym has been with us since 2022. Kym is dedicated to creating a family-like work space for our employees to feel safe and comfortable. She strives to help add to and maintain our wonderful team so that your disasters are handled by the best.
Elizabeth "Buffy" Kajack
Elizabeth "Buffy" Kajack is a Fire Project Manager at SERVPRO of Ashland/Richland.
Buffy has been with us since 2009. She is IICRC certified for water, fire and applied structural drying. When asked what she likes the most about working for SERVPRO, she answered, “The adventure of helping people, it’s never the same and you learn more every day, no matter how long you’ve been here. It’s the feeling you get when your job is done and it looks great. And the close knit family atmosphere."
Carol Gumbarevic
Carol Gumbarevic is a Job File Coordinator at SERVPRO of Ashland/Richland.
Carol has been with us since 2017, the first 4 years as a Production Technician and now as a JFC. She prides herself on first notice calls assisting customers in need. When asked what she likes most about working at SERVPRO she answered, “The teamwork between the employees and the high standards SERVPRO is held to within the industry."
Kris "Laug" Laugesen
Kris "Laug" Laugesen is a Production Technician at SERVPRO of Ashland/Richland.
Kris has been with us since 2017. He is IICRC certified in water damage restoration. What he likes most about working at SERVPRO is, “The SERVPRO Family and working doing tear out.”
What our
customers are saying
Great Job. Would definitely recommend your company.
Your crew did a great job cleaning our bio hazard. They treated the job with much respect and care. Thank you
I hope to never need restoration services again, I would never put my property and belongings in the hands of anyone but your knowledgeable staff. Thank you for all of your hard work.
When we found mold we were afraid that we would have to shut down our restaurant for months. Thanks to you and your crew you worked quickly and thoroughly to take care of our problem. Thanks to you we were only closed for a few weeks.
I didn’t think my business could stay open after the disaster. I thought we would be closed for a few days. But, thanks to this company, we weren't closed for too long.
Responded quickly in our time of need. Thank you SERVPRO Of Richland County !
Your crew was so nice. They worked hard to get my problem taken care of. Thank you !
SERVPRO was very knowledgeable. They came in treated the area. The Mold spores test came back wonderful.
The SERVPRO team was professional and respectful of the complexities involved with a difficult situation.
Great Job. Would definitely recommend your company.
Your crew did a great job cleaning our bio hazard. They treated the job with much respect and care. Thank you
I hope to never need restoration services again, I would never put my property and belongings in the hands of anyone but your knowledgeable staff. Thank you for all of your hard work.
When we found mold we were afraid that we would have to shut down our restaurant for months. Thanks to you and your crew you worked quickly and thoroughly to take care of our problem. Thanks to you we were only closed for a few weeks.
I didn’t think my business could stay open after the disaster. I thought we would be closed for a few days. But, thanks to this company, we weren't closed for too long.
Responded quickly in our time of need. Thank you SERVPRO Of Richland County !
Your crew was so nice. They worked hard to get my problem taken care of. Thank you !
SERVPRO was very knowledgeable. They came in treated the area. The Mold spores test came back wonderful.
The SERVPRO team was professional and respectful of the complexities involved with a difficult situation.
About Us
SERVPRO of Ashland / Richland understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life, home or business. Should this happen to you, trust the company with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau to know you are in good hands. “Helping restore the present to protect the future” is the promise our team offers those who need us when disaster strikes.
Michal Fosdick, Founder and President at SERVPRO of Ashland / Richland, is proud of the company she has been building since 1996. Michal’s hard work, compassion and knowledge has given her the praise of her many clients and cemented her an exceptional reputation within the restoration and insurance industries. Day or night Michal has been there for her customers when they need her the most. Her hands-on leadership style and sleeves rolled up approach earns her the respect, hard work and loyalty of her staff. Michal is a proud mother and grandmother and enjoys ever opportunity to play that role.
Dennis Fosdick, Jr., Vice President of Operations, oversees day to day operations of the many crews that crisscross Northeast Ohio on daily basis. A graduate of Medina High School Dennis has spent his entire life in the restoration and construction industry. Dennis has traveled to over 17 states working through Hurricanes, Floods and Polar Vortex’s to help those in need. Dennis brings the knowledge he gained traveling the United States home to Ohio to help daily our friends and neighbors when an emergency hits home. Dennis shares the love of his company, sports and good steak with his son that he is grooming to be 3rd generation in the family business.
Melanie Tremmel, Office Manager, handles all in house operations. Melanie has been in the Customer Service Industry her entire career which makes her ideal for the many tasks she handles daily including Office Oversite, Human Resources, Customer Relations and Scheduling, and anything and everything we need to get the job done. A lifelong Parma resident Melanie recently moved closer to the office to be near what she loves. Safe to say if you have an emergency 24/7 you will hear Melanie’s voice on the line helping make it “Like it never even happened.”
Albert Atkins, Director of Sales and Marketing, oversees social media, community relations, information technology and territory management. Albert has been an owner and manager in the construction and real estate industries which has taught him a wide range of skills that enhance the customer experience. Having a large blended family Albert has honed his skills in negotiations, diplomacy and patience along the way. If you are looking to talk business Albert prefers it to be on the beach or the tennis court on Cleveland’s westside.
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