Restoration Affiliates (RA) is pleased to announce the Board of Directors for 2025-2026.
2025-2026 RA Board of Directors
President
Chris Hembrough
Peerless Cleaning & Restoration
Executive Vice President & VP of Business Development
Jacob Houk
Hays + Sons Complete Restoration
Treasurer
Debra Watkins
Alert Disaster Restoration
Secretary and Chair of Administration
Rick Giertsen, Jr.
Giertsen Company
Chair of Membership
Shawn Folks
Guarantee Restoration Services
Chair of Operations
Zach McMillen
United Services of Des Moines
Chair of Procurement
Andy Whitcomb
Brookstone Restoration
Board Member/Past President
Jim Kowalski
Kowalski Construction, Inc.
Board Member
Chase Hunter
Purofirst Disaster Services
About Restoration Affiliates (RA)
Restoration Affiliates is a participatory network of independent companies collaborating to provide national coverage and local expertise through shared knowledge, innovation, and excellence. Our Vision is to be the premier national network of commercial-focused restorers that fosters member success through collaborative innovation and delivering unparalleled service.
RA currently has 37 full members and 2 associates producing over $1.1 billion in disaster restoration services coast-to-coast. For more information, visit https://www.restorationaffiliates.com.