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.

When our team roles we come prepared!

Chris Bougher is the Mitigation Operations Manager at SERVPRO of Barberton/Norton.

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.

Elizabeth "Buffy" Kajack is a Fire Project Manager at SERVPRO of Barberton/Norton.

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."

Andrew Meyer is the Director of Disaster Operations at SERVPRO of Barberton/Norton.

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.”

Carol Gumbarevic is a Job File Coordinator at SERVPRO of Barberton/Norton.

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 is a Production Technician at SERVPRO of Barberton/Norton.

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.”

Michal Fosdick is the President/Owner of SERVPRO of Barberton/Norton.

Michal began her journey with SERVPRO in 1996 with Barberton/Norton, 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 is the Vice President of Operations at SERVPRO of Barberton/Norton.

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 is the Director of Operations at SERVPRO of Barberton/Norton.

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 is the Director of Sales and Marketing at SERVPRO of Barberton/Norton.

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 is the Construction Manager at SERVPRO of Barberton/Norton.

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.

Sharon Pelkey is the Office Manager at SERVPRO of Barberton/Norton.

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.

Kym Gibson is the Human Resources Manager at SERVPRO of Barberton/Norton.

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.