RAPID RECOVERY SERVICES - Key Persons


Bob Newman - President

Job Titles:
  • President
A seasoned construction professional, Bob Newman has been driven to exceed client expectations since the start of his career in 1978 as a carpenter's apprentice. Working his way up through the Carpenters Union Local 15 as a Journeyman, Foreman and Supervisor, Bob concluded his union tenure as a Master Joiner & Millwright. In 1989, he parlayed his growing customer base into a successful New Jersey-based custom carpentry business, which quickly grew into a General Contracting firm specializing in project design and management. In 1999 Bob expanded his services to include emergency property damage mitigation and reconstruction. As President of Rapid Recovery Services, LLC Bob has assembled an integrated staff of industry experts who share his passion for client satisfaction and offering the best emergency mitigation services available.

Joyce Newman

Job Titles:
  • VP of Marketing
Joyce Newman brings the strategic focus, vision and judgment gained during a successful career in business development and client services to Rapid Recovery. Joyce's more than 20 years of progressive experience in this field, has enabled her to significantly impact cost containment solutions on behalf of the insurance industry. Joyce maintains rapport with clients making periodic visits; exploring and anticipating client's needs, which has earned her a reputation as a proactive innovative leader. Joyce holds a nursing degree from Felician College. She is a member of the New Jersey Self Insured Association and works closely with the NJSIA program committee.

Matt Battle

Job Titles:
  • VP of Operations
As VP of Operations for Rapid Recovery Services, Matt Battle performs many of the company's administrative and marketing functions. He serves as the company comptroller and oversees finances and business procedures. Matt is also the company's resident Xactimate® expert, providing fast, accurate and thorough job estimates to customers using the industry standard in estimating software. In addition to providing these key support services, Matt works in the areas of sales, project tracking and field operations oversight. Matt holds a degree in Business Administration from St. Thomas Aquinas College, where he attended on a partial scholarship.