REMEDIATION SPECIALISTS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Sales & Operations Manager
Ben Smith is responsible for Business Development and Operations Management for both divisions of Remediation Specialists, primarily in the greater Tampa Bay market.
Ben joined the Remediation Specialists team in April 2019 to handle business development and account relations for the Tampa Bay region. As the region has grown, he has undertaken managing of general operations for Tampa Bay.
Ben has IICRC certifications in water restoration, applied structural drying, odor control and fire restoration. He actively stays up to date on current trends in the water restoration and structural waterproofing industries.
Ben lives in St. Petersburg with his wife, Logan, and daughter, Landon. He enjoys playing golf, pickleball and spending time on the water with his family.
Job Titles:
- Project Manager
- Project Manager for the Water Damage Restoration / Mold Remediation Division
Brian Harding is a Project Manager for the Water Damage Restoration/Mold Remediation division of Remediation Specialists.
Brian began his career in the restoration industry in 2013 as an estimator and project manager. He joined Remediation Specialists in 2018 and has quickly become a go to guy. He works with a variety of clients and types of projects, from small to large, multi-stage jobs. Brian always maintains good communication with his team and the client. He continually works to add to his skill set and provide more value for the client.
Brian is super active. He loves to work out, swim, golf and surf. In his down time, you may find him sipping a bourbon on a trip to Paris.
Job Titles:
- Project Manager
- Project Manager for the Waterproofing Division
Cevon Bedassee is a Project Manager for the Waterproofing Division of Remediation Specialists.
Cevon began his waterproofing career in 1992. He joined Remediation Specialists in 2007. In his 30 years of experience, he has managed projects from $1,000 to over $5M, and worked at heights from 1-story to 30-stories, all across the Southeast and the Caribbean Islands.
He is proficient in all forms of Swing Stage Rigging and maintains his Scaffold OSHA Subpart L Rigging Certification. He uses various types of waterproofing materials, including urethane and silicone sealants, and silicone and acrylic coatings.
David Williams started Remediation Specialists after growing up in the family waterproofing business and working summers, beginning at the age of 14. David studied Construction at Pepperdine University, and then worked for several large companies out West, including Georgia Pacific. He returned to Winter Park in 2004 to go back to work in the family business at Structural Waterproofing. In 2007, he made the move to establish his own company with Remediation Specialists, which handles building envelope waterproofing as well as the additional services of mold remediation
Job Titles:
- Project Manager
- Project Manager for the Water Damage Restoration / Mold Remediation Division
Jose Perez is a Project Manager for the Water Damage Restoration/Mold Remediation Division of Remediation Specialists. He works with the teams in both the Tampa Bay area and South Florida market.
He is a forward-thinking leader with over 20 years of experience in construction related industries, including 15 years of experience in the water and mold restoration industry, overseeing large-scale restoration projects. Jose joined Remediation Specialists in 2018. Jose always has a goal to go above and beyond to meet project requirements and budget restrictions while maintaining clear and timely communications with crew members, clients, contractors, and other involved parties.
Jose has many hours of training and experience, as well as a trove of active certifications from IICRC.
Jose is a bit of a world traveler as he works to find a new vacation spot each year. He also loves to work out and can frequently be found in the gym at 5am.
Matt Herndon is responsible for Business Development and Relationship management for both divisions at Remediation Specialist, primarily in central and east coast of Florida.
Matt has over 20 years of Business Development and Relationship Management experience. He works to develop an in-depth understanding of the client's needs to create and present innovative, customized solutions that exceed defined expectations. Specializes in relationship management, sales support, building relationships, identifying opportunities, critical thinking, professional networking, and closing business. He joined the Remediation Specialist team in December 2021.
Matt lives in Malabar Florida with his wife and two children Matison and Will. He enjoys fishing and hunting and reliving sports through his children.
Job Titles:
- Operations Director
- Operations Director for the Water Damage Restoration / Mold Remediation Division
Nick Levy is the Operations Director for the Water Damage Restoration/Mold Remediation division of Remediation Specialists.
He has been in the Disaster Restoration Field for 20 years. He is a IICRC Certified Master Textile Cleaner, Fire and Smoke Restorer and Water Restorer. Nick has worked extensively with over 40 hospitals spanning six counties, helping them to return their high profile facilities to a pre-loss condition after suffering disasters, both man made and natural. Nick has responded to ten named storm events to help with hurricane relief efforts. He has great experience with property managers and general contractors for complex, multi-story damage repairs.
In his spare time, Nick enjoys volunteering for several local organizations. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and checking out all of the new restaurants in town.
Norma Lopez is responsible for Business Development and Account Relations for both divisions of Remediation Specialists, primarily in the greater Orlando market.
Norma has 15 years of experience in the remediation industry, where she has worked with clients and vendors. Norma joined Remediation Specialists in 2016 and has been integral in growing the business, both in number of clients and in volume of work. Norma works diligently to meet new people and network with existing clients through her many organization affiliations, including BOMA Orlando, FHEA, and IFMA.
Norma has a teenage son with whom she loves to travel. She enjoys any opportunity to visit her home country of Colombia, or to travel to the mountains of NC. She loves to work out and burns some of her calories with dancing and music.
Job Titles:
- Project Manager
- Project Manager for the Water Damage Restoration / Mold Remediation Division
Randy Shadron is a Project Manager for the Water Damage Restoration/Mold Remediation division of Remediation Specialists.
He has been in the Disaster Restoration Field since 2011, and a member of the Remediation Specialists team since 2015. He has many remediation certifications, including IICRC Certified Master Textile Cleaner, Fire and Smoke Restorer and Water Restorer.
Randy has worked with large hospital systems, assisted living facilities, property managers and builders throughout Central Florida and he is the primary Project Manager for Advent Health.
Randy is a native of Winter Park and he enjoys hunting, surfing and being a dad.
Job Titles:
- Operations Director
- Operations Director for the Waterproofing Division
Ronnie Shadron is the Operations Director for the Waterproofing Division of Remediation Specialists.
Ronnie has been in the disaster restoration industry for over a decade, and he brings his knowledge and experience in water damage restoration and water damage issues to the waterproofing division. He has taken part in large scale remediation efforts for the military while working with the DOD, along with healthcare facilities and large commercial buildings.
He holds certifications from the IICRC, NADCA and OSHA. Ronnie was born and raised in Orlando, and his family has been a part of the construction industry in the area and across Florida for three generations.
Ronnie enjoys spending time with his family, staying active and being outdoors.
Job Titles:
- Account Manager
- Specialist
Suze Amell joined Remediation Specialist team in July 2021. Suze works closely with the Business Development Team, as an Account Manager, growing business opportunities by networking through her many organization affiliations, especially BOMA Orlando.
Suze comes to us with 20 years of experience in healthcare where she worked as a Property Manager, earning her FMA and RPA designations. She brings to Remediation Specialists a solid understanding of facilities and property needs. She also has an extensive legal, medical and insurance background.
Suze lives in Casselberry and enjoys all thing outside including kayaking, fishing, swimming, tennis, gardening. She alternates her time between her lake house and spending time on the water anywhere and sharing time in Merritt Island with her son, Matthew, wife, Jessica, and grandchildren, Tyler and Lana.