PuroClean Wraps Up Annual Conference
PuroClean recently held its annual conference in Denver, which attracted nearly 450 attendees, including franchise owners, employees, and strategic partners.
The conference showcased keynote speaker Scott K. Edinger, a business strategist and leadership expert. Guest speakers also included Ed Cross, an expert in disaster recovery law; Debra Fine, a networking guru and author; and Steve LeFever, a financial and business management expert.
The conference began with its traditional golf tournament at the Green Valley Ranch Golf Club. Participants also engaged in training sessions and continuing education opportunities through PuroLogic. The PuroWomen’s Growth Group also hosted a session focused on empowering and advancing women within the PuroClean network with approximately 80 participants in attendance.
Additionally, PuroClean’s Strategic Partner Expo showcased the latest products and services from PuroClean’s partners, offering attendees insights into new technologies and solutions. Evening cocktail receptions also provided additional opportunities for networking and building relationships in a casual, enjoyable environment.
The Awards Celebration was a highlight of the convention, recognizing outstanding achievements within the PuroClean network. The list of awardees included:
- 2023 Franchise Of The Year: Nelson and Sujey Rivera, PuroClean in Parsippany, New Jersey
- 2023 Hot Shot: Sam Springer, Justin Lo Iacono, and Aaron Shumaker, PuroClean in Marietta, Georgia
- 2023 Rookie of The Year (US): Charles Omajuwa, PuroClean in Los Angeles
- 2023 Continuing Education–CE Connect: Thomas Maguire, PuroClean in Spartanburg and Columbia, South Carolina
- 2023 Strategic Partner of The Year: Livi Dalmau, American Business Solutions, Florida
- 2023 Rainmakers: Dawn Erickson, PuroClean in Charleston, South Carolina; Darrel Depot, PuroClean in Williston, Vermont; Ricardo Herdan, PuroClean in North Miami Beach, Florida; John Villon, PuroClean in Houston; Tomas Mejia, PuroClean in Denver; Jeff Jensen, PuroClean in Plant City, Florida; Brenden Williams, PuroClean in Bradenton, Florida; and Tim Lohse, PuroClean in Chicago
- 2023 Brand Promise: Alejandro and Jennifer Restrepo, PuroClean in Wilton, Connecticut
- 2023 Technician of The Year: Gabriel Rubio, PuroClean in North Miami Beach, Florida
- 2023-2024 Brand Ambassadors: Alejandro Restrepo, PuroClean in Wilton, Connecticut; Brian Towne, PuroClean in Normal, Illinois; Sadiq Isu, PuroClean in Hilliard, Ohio; Ricardo Herdan, PuroClean in North Miami Beach, Florida; Diego Barros, PuroClean in Longwood, Florida; Nelson Rivera, PuroClean in Parsippany, New Jersey; Jerral Ingle, PuroClean in Fort Payne, Alabama; U.L. Armstrong, PuroClean in Boerne, Texas; Mark Erickson, PuroClean in Charleston, South Carolina; Ryan Back, PuroClean in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota
- 2022-2024 Network Leadership Council: Tim Lohse, PuroClean in Wood Dale, Northbrook, Chicago, and Orland Park, Illinois; Plymouth and Waterford, Michigan; Waukesha and Green Bay, Wisconsin; Dallas; Debi Heileman, PuroClean in Scottsdale, Arizona; James Scalf, PuroClean in Murfreesboro and Nashville, Tennessee; Jonathan Beever, PuroClean in Kingston and Poughkeepsie, New York; Christian Pedersen , PuroClean in Amherstburg, Canada; Darrel Depot, PuroClean in Williston, Vermont; Jeff Jensen, PuroClean in Plant City, Florida; Ismail El Kehal, PuroClean in Houston; Tomas Mejia, PuroClean in Denver.
- 2023 Mentors: Becky Edgren, PuroClean in Moraine, Ohio; Bob Jordan, PuroClean in Lynnwood, Washington; Craig and Jenny Hawkins, PuroClean in Woodinville, Washington; Keegan Trudgen, PuroClean in Chicago; Ricardo Herdan, PuroClean in North Miami Beach, Florida; and Chris Tucker, PuroClean in Fort Worth, Texas
- 2023 On The Move: Chris Schatz, PuroClean in Denver, Broomfield, Tod Creek, and Westminster, Colorado
- 2023 PuroClean Cares Award: Charles Atkins, PuroClean in Cleveland, Tennessee
- 2023 Public Relations Excellence Award (New Recognition): Jessie and Jennifer Wine, PuroClean in Burlington, Wisconsin
“This year’s conference in Denver has been our most successful yet,” said Mark W. Davis, PuroClean chairman and CEO. “The level of engagement and the quality of our sessions reflect the dedication and passion of our entire PuroClean family. We remain committed to continued improvement and innovation in everything we do, and we’re so pleased to have such a dedicated franchise family.”