STEAMMASTER - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Oriental Rug Plant Manager
Oriental Rug Plant Manager Adam has lived in the valley for over 25 years and is a graduate of the University of Colorado. He is SteamMaster's long-time Oriental rug and leather care expert and works his magic when cleaning, repairing or dying your rugs or furniture. Adam's many certifications include: Master Cleaning Technician, Master Upholstery and Fabric Technician, Water Damage Restoration, Carpet Repair and Installation. Schools attended: Certified Rug Specialist, Wool Care Certification, Advanced Leather Care, Advanced Leather Repair, Advanced Stone Care and Restoration.
Job Titles:
- Director of Business Development
Director of Business Development Donna is our Business Development Director. She can be found running all throughout the mountains or spending a day in the office. She is that warm hearted smile you will see at most of our events! She loves to spend time with her family in her down time.
Gary Gilman is a hands-on founder of SteamMaster who holds several certifications in mold remediation, water damage restoration, structural drying and odor removal. He's seen many damp, moldy crawl spaces and basements, and he has the extensive knowledge to help solve your crawl space or basement moisture issues. He is a Council-certified Microbial Supervisor. He has attended numerous industry trainings, seminars and conventions on all facets of the cleaning and restoration industry. Gary grew up in Poughkeepsie, New York and studied business at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He moved to Vail in 1977 and founded SteamMaster Restoration and Cleaning, our sister company which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Gary's wife, Julie Stoxen, co-owns and operates the company. They reside in Eagle County with their daughter Maggie. Gary is also a member of the Edwards Rotary Club. Always up for a challenge, he enjoys powder skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, rafting, soccer, windsurfing, and coaching soccer
Gary Gilman moved to the Vail Valley in 1977 to ski for one season and obtain in-state tuition for college at CU. With the El Niño Ski Season, Vail had over 500" of snow during the 1977-1978. With that kind of skiing, he decided to abandon plans for returning to college and started a cleaning company after the ski season. There certainly was a void that wasn't being met at the time. This allowed him to pursue his passion of skiing powder when the conditions are right. Gary says he owes success to being in the right place at the right time, "Figuring out how to say yes to opportunity, persistence, perseverance, always looking ahead and around the corner for trends in the Valley and in the Restoration and Cleaning industry, and taking appropriate risks," he added.
Over the past 37 years, Gary and Julie have built a team of local experts trained to offer world-class solutions right here in Colorado. Their commitment when they started this company in 1978 was to provide their residential and commercial clients with a single-source solution for specialty cleaning and restoration. We will build upon this promise by continuing to add quality services that meet the growing needs of our communities and customers.
Job Titles:
- Lead
- Restoration Assistant
Lead Technician and Restoration Assistant Jeff Sandoval our Assistant Restoration Manager in Water, Fire and Mold Remediation jobs. He also has a certification in Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting amongst his many IICRC Certifications.
Co-Founder and Dispatch Julie moved to the area in 1979 after graduating from the University of Illinois. She is a "hands-on" owner, helping with the complex internal needs of the company and assisting at emergency job sites when needed. She and Gary have a daughter, Maggie, and Julie enjoys being involved in Maggie's school and extra-curricular activities.
Community Manager Martin has been with the company for over 5 years. He is easily one of the most valuable employees! He is well educated in all areas of restoration. He can be found doing Cryo-blasting, Installing CleanSpace® or doing just about any job that requires expertise.
Job Titles:
- Vice President & Co - Owner, Matt
Vice President & Co-Owner, Matt has been with SteamMaster for almost 30 years and has numerous certifications. His areas of expertise include; Oriental and Specialty Rug Cleaning, Advanced Structural Restorative Drying, Upholstery and Fabric Care, Stone Cleaning and Restoration, Advanced Leather Care, Carpet Repair and Reinstallation, Microbial Remediation and Auto Detailing. Matt also finds time to golf and spend quality time with his son Ryan and daughter Haley.
Job Titles:
- Chief Operations Officer
- Co - Owner
Chief Operations Officer & Co-Owner. Raj is originally from Melaka, Malaysia and has a 17-year background in banking. He moved to the valley in 1998. Raj has been with SteamMaster for almost 17 years. He oversees all the company's endeavors through division and department managers. Raj firmly believes in SteamMaster's purpose statement of creating a healthy indoor environment while providing superior service and creating a rewarding place to work.
Lead Technician Ziggy is from Poland and has been with SteamMaster for over 18 years! He became a citizen of the United States and decided to live in the mountains. Whether it's cleaning your carpet or removing water from a flood, Ziggy will be there to get you back to normal.