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SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run
Our Crew
SERVPRO of Virginia Beach Crew. Our entire team takes great pride in the work we do. We continuously receive training in different aspects of the job to ensure all staff are up-to-date on required skills.
Anna Cheracles
Anna is an Owner and Brand Development Manager at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach. She was born in Annapolis, Maryland, moved around a bit when she was younger, and has lived in Virginia Beach since she was 5. She graduated from Cox High School and attended Tidewater Community College and Old Dominion University. She loves spending time with her husband Jason and 3 children; Ray, Maddox and Charlee and their 2 dogs; Bella and Molly. Anna was raised in the industry and bleeds SERVPRO green and orange. She has worked on & off at SERVPRO since she could fold an envelope and has been here full time since December 2007. She loves her life and career at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach and being able to help our customers in their time of need.
Certifications:
- Water Damage Restoration by The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
- Mold Remediation
- Subrogation
-SERVPRO Employee Certification Training Program (ECTP) in Crew Training, Water, Fire and Carpet & Upholstery
Jason Cheracles
Jason Cheracles is Operations Manager at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run. He was born and raised in Virginia Beach. He is happily married with 3 kids. He has worked at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run since 2008. Jason grew up playing baseball, basketball, and football. He loves to golf and fish.
Certifications:-Applied Structural Drying
-Fire and Smoke Restoration
- Trauma and Crime Scene
-Applied Microbial Restoration
- Lead Renovator -Water Damage Restoration by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
- Commercial Drying Specialist (CDS)
- Subrogation
- SERVPRO Employee Certification Training Program (ECTP) in Crew Training, Water, Fire, and Carpet & Upholstery
- Adult and Child CPR Certified
Katie Bolin
Katie Bolin is a Departmental Manager at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach. She grew up in Virginia Beach and attended Cox High School. She played soccer for 12 years and loves to hunt and fish whenever she possibly can. Katie is happily married to Austin Bolin and has 2 kids that constantly keep her moving but bring her such much happiness. SERVPRO has been a part of her life since she was born and she is ready to be a part of the next generation to take over a company her parents have built into such an amazing business.
Certifications:- SERVPRO Employee Certification Training Program (ECTP) in Crew Training Water and Carpet & Upholstery
- Water Damage Restoration by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
Duane Dickinson
Duane Dickinson is a Project Manager at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run. He grew up in Virginia Beach and attended Bayside Elementary, Middle and High Schools. (Go Marlins). He played basketball his freshman and sophomore years. He attended Tidewater Community College. Duane is engaged to Lashonda Thompson. He is an Xbox fan and a Redskins fan (HTTR). Duane has worked at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run since 2004. He is hardworking, a team player, and funny at times, helps others, and is smart.
Certifications:
- Water Damage Restoration by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
- Mold Remediation Supervisor
- Microbial Contamination & Remediation
- SERVPRO Employee Certification Training Program (ECTP) in Crew Training, Water, Fire, and Carpet & Upholstery.
Angela Meyer
Angela Meyer is a Restoration Consultant at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run. She has been with SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run since February 2018 with her, she brings over 22 years of sales and management experience. Angela believes in the services we provide and loves being able to help our customers in their time of need. She sees herself being with SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run for many years to come. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Angela graduated with honors from Baytown Catholic Academy in Crosby, TX. She is a HUGE fan of the New York Giants, the New York Yankees and the New York Rangers. She loves cooking big family dinners every Sunday – Italian is her specialty! Spending time with her 4 grandchildren and her 5 month old German Sheppard, Gunner. She has a love for the beach, sunsets and the OBX.
Lisa Corley
Lisa Corley is the Office Manager at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach and has been with the company since October of 2012. She has three boys and her world revolves around them. Lisa was once featured on SERVPRO'S "Find the Best, Share the Best" series for Office Managers.
In her off time, she enjoys binge watching Netflix, being at the pool/beach and napping.
Certifications:- SERVPRO Employee Certification Training Program (ECTP) in Crew Training.
- Water Damage Restoration (WRT) by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
Pam Lawson
Pam Lawson is a Job File Coordinator at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run. She has been with our SERVPRO®; family since August of 2013. She grew up in Virginia Beach and has two children. One is a R.N. and the other still completing his college education after two years at Virginia Wesleyan. Pam has a special place in her heart for FIREFIGHTERS as her late father was a City of Norfolk Retired Firefighter of 35 years. She loves the Tidewater area and especially the military and the "Sound of Freedom" in our backyard. She is a BIG TIM TEBOW FAN, as well as a fan of football overall. Her work experience involves being in sales for over 20 years.
Certifications:
- SERVPRO®; Employee Certification Training Program (ECTP)
Austin Bolin
Austin Bolin is a Project Manager at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run. He grew up in Virginia Beach and attended Cox High School. Austin has played competitive soccer all of his life. He is happily married to Katie Bolin and they have 2 kids he loves dearly.
Certifications:
- Water Restoration Damage (WTR) by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning & Restoration Certification (IICRC)
- Applied Structural Drying
Esteban Casillas
Esteban Casillas is our Monitoring Manager and has been with our SERVPRO®; family since June of 2016. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Virginia Beach in 1998. He went to Green Run High School. Esteban has three kids. He is an outdoors person and loves the water.
Certifications:
- Water Damage Restoration (WRT) by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
DeAndre Reeves
DeAndre Reeves started with SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run as a Production Technician in February 2014 and has worked his way up to Crew Chief. DeAndre grew up in West Chesapeake and attend Western Branch High School. He is a boxing fan and music artist. DeAndre has one daughter who is 3 years old.
Certifications:
- SERVPRO®; Employee Certification Training Program (ECTP)
- Water Damage Restoration (WRT) by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
Stefan Spell
Stefan Spell is the Warehouse Foreman at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run. He makes sure our crews are all ready bright and early for all jobs and that our vehicles are all stocked and ready to go. He grew up in Virginia Beach and has worked at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run since December of 2012. Stefan likes sports and is an active person. He is friendly, likeable and works hard. He likes to look good and stay positive about things. Stefan has two beautiful kids.
Certifications:- SERVPRO Employee Certification Training Program (ECTP)
Ray Cheracles
Ray is working at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach as a Production Technician . He is from Norfolk, VA. Ray has played baseball, soccer, basketball and hockey. He can also play the piano. Ray says he comes from a large family; several of which are either owners or work here at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach.
Certifications:
Water Damage Restoration by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
Travis Johnson
Travis Johnson is a Production Technician at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run and has been with our SERVPRO®; family since September of 2016. He specializes in fire structure and content cleaning. Travis grew up in North Carolina and Virginia and graduated High School in 1999. He played basketball and ran cross county. He enjoys just chillin' at the house and playing pool for fun and fishing. Travis has been married since 2005. Travis served 14 years in the Navy and went to Iraq three times and Afghanistan once and survived it all.
Certifications:
- Fire smoke and restoration technician (FSRT) by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
- Water Damage Restoration by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
Kristofer Spell
Kristofer Spell (prefers to be called Kris) is a Production Technician at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach. He is from Virginia Beach and has been in the restoration industry since 2011 and has been with our SERVPRO family since July 2015. He feels his job is a great learning experience and he is glad to be part of a team of dedicated and hard workers. Kris has two brothers and one sister. He likes to go to the beach, out of town and to go site-seeing.
Bella
Bella began working at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach in 2008 while she was just a puppy. She has taken on the role of guard dog and frequently growls to let us know when we need to get back to work. When Bella is not at the office she enjoys snuggling up on a pillow for long naps.
Jennifer Howe
Jennifer has been in marketing and sales for over 30 years. She has a passion for sales and building the bond of trust through professional relationships, that, ultimately grow sales and increases business. Jennifer returned to Virginia over 8 years ago to be there for family. She has also lived and worked in Colorado and Nevada. She has been an avid runner for over 25 years she has completed 10 half marathons. Jennifer has also been a Special Olympics basketball coach for 6 years.
Lauren
Lauren is a Job File Coordinator at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach. She is From Norfolk, va and attended Granby High. She played softball for 12 years. Her hobbies include watching murder documentaries and horror movies. Lauren has a teenage son. She has been with our SERVPRO of Virginia Beach since 2021. Lauren says the most interesting (weird) thing about her is that she does NOT like Chocolate
Steven Kent
Steven Kent is a Production Technician at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach.
Abram Howes
Abram Howes is a Production Technician at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run.
Carter Van Houten
Carter Van Houten is a Crew Leader at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run.
Certifications:
Water Damage Restoration by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
Shawn Wheeler
Shawn Wheeler is a Crew Leader at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach. He has been with us for a few years.
Certifications:
Water Damage Restoration by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
Richard Taylor
Richard Taylor is a Production Technician at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach.
Certifications:
Water Damage Restoration by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
Thomas Caban
Thomas Caban is a Crew Leader at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run.
Certifications:
Water Damage Restoration by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
Chris Spell
Chris Spell is a Production Technician at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach.
Emmanuel Lyons
Emmanuel "Manny" Lyons is a Crew Leader at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach.
Water Damage Restoration by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
Willie Byrd
Willie Byrd is a Crew Leader at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach.
Certifications:
Water Damage Restoration by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
Mary Mackie
Mary Mackie is a Crew Leader at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run.
Certifications:
-Health and Safety Officer
-- Fire smoke and restoration technician (FSRT) by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
Mike Nash
Mike Nash is our Warehouse Supervisor at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach.
Water Damage Restoration by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
Jerry Noell
Jerry Noell is a Production Technician at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run.
Certifications:
Water Damage Restoration by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
Brian Waters
Brian Waters is a Repair Manager at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach. He has been part of our team for almost 10 years. Brian is always ready to lend a hand to anyone who needs it.
Martez Thornton
Martez Thornton is a Production Technician at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run.
Certifications:
- Water Damage Restoration (WRT) by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
Mary Hicks
Mary Hicks is a Job File Coordinator at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach.
Jamie Shelton
Jamie Shelton is a Job File Coordinator in our reconstruction division at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach. She has been with us for almost a year, she is currently enjoying her role as part of our team!
Zak Parks
Zak Parks is a Crew Leader at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run.
Certifications:
- Water Damage Restoration (WRT) by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
Jody Johnson
Jody Johnson is a Crew Leader at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach. She has been with SERVPRO for almost 20 years.
Certifications:
- Fire smoke and restoration technician (FSRT) by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
What our
customers are saying
Dainan Gibson with SERVPRO of Virginia Beach is awesome. We had water damage related to an overflow of a clogged dishwasher. I called her directly on a weekend. She sent out a crew to look at our situation. The crew took care of us. We were very satisfied by having a professional who cares for our well being of my family during this tough situation. She is quality and she makes sure stuff is done. I highly recommend them not only for water damage but for fire, mold, and biohazard. You will not go wrong by calling her and using her company. She is 5 Stars!!!
Thank you again for your company's service - Brian and Melissa were excellent--professional, courteous, thorough, and efficient. I was very grateful for their excellent work!
Everything went as I was told it would. Great job! Relaxing to know everything would be taken care of. What a relief!
They were very professional and had a quick response time. I appreciate the attention to detail and the care of moving my furniture and other items.
These associates have been wonderful, professional and extremely caring!
After our dishwasher leaked water and caused damage to our kitchen, our insurance company selected SERVPRO of Virginia Beach to perform water loss mitigation. I was so impressed with the quality of their work that I chose SERVPRO to also do the repairs. Their team did a fantastic job and I highly recommend them.
Best crew and team ever! Everyone made a difficult time a no worry! Appreciate everything so much! Thank you!
I can not say enough on how well SERVPRO of Virginia Beach took care of my huge leak that I had throughout my entire downstairs. I call them and they had someone out the next morning only because it was late they would of still came but it was going to be more convenient for me. Thank you SERVPRO and if I ever have an issue again I will use you.
I would also like to say that Duane was a really great person to work with. He was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to and he was great at explaining the entire process starting at the very first phone call all the way until we were dried out. He truly seemed to love his job which definitely speaks wonders for your company.
Dainan Gibson with SERVPRO of Virginia Beach is awesome. We had water damage related to an overflow of a clogged dishwasher. I called her directly on a weekend. She sent out a crew to look at our situation. The crew took care of us. We were very satisfied by having a professional who cares for our well being of my family during this tough situation. She is quality and she makes sure stuff is done. I highly recommend them not only for water damage but for fire, mold, and biohazard. You will not go wrong by calling her and using her company. She is 5 Stars!!!
Thank you again for your company's service - Brian and Melissa were excellent--professional, courteous, thorough, and efficient. I was very grateful for their excellent work!
Everything went as I was told it would. Great job! Relaxing to know everything would be taken care of. What a relief!
They were very professional and had a quick response time. I appreciate the attention to detail and the care of moving my furniture and other items.
These associates have been wonderful, professional and extremely caring!
After our dishwasher leaked water and caused damage to our kitchen, our insurance company selected SERVPRO of Virginia Beach to perform water loss mitigation. I was so impressed with the quality of their work that I chose SERVPRO to also do the repairs. Their team did a fantastic job and I highly recommend them.
Best crew and team ever! Everyone made a difficult time a no worry! Appreciate everything so much! Thank you!
I can not say enough on how well SERVPRO of Virginia Beach took care of my huge leak that I had throughout my entire downstairs. I call them and they had someone out the next morning only because it was late they would of still came but it was going to be more convenient for me. Thank you SERVPRO and if I ever have an issue again I will use you.
I would also like to say that Duane was a really great person to work with. He was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to and he was great at explaining the entire process starting at the very first phone call all the way until we were dried out. He truly seemed to love his job which definitely speaks wonders for your company.
About Us
Robert and Margaret Simeone (Bob and Beth) opened the SERVPRO of Virginia Beach franchise in 1991. After nearly 30 years, this family ran business is now led by the second generation; the Simeone's daughters, Anna Cheracles and Katie Bolin.
SERVPRO of Virginia Beach takes great pride in being a part of the Virginia Beach community. We understand that communities like ours hold America together. We want to do our part to ensure the Virginia Beach community thrives by helping those less fortunate, keeping the area safe and making our community the best it can be.
SERVPRO of Virginia Beach understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Immediate emergency mitigation services can reduce damages, diminish or eliminate the loss by reducing the impact and shorten the associated inconveniences. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened." Our highly trained technicians follow industry standards to provide a more consistent, refined and scientific drying process to each job. From initial and ongoing training to regular IICRC-industry certification, our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. Backed by a nationwide system of more than 1,700 qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Virginia Beach.
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