President

Jonathan A. Laurens

The President and founder of Laurens Restoration takes an active role in overseeing every project the company takes on. He began his disaster restoration career in 1988 at a local disaster restoration firm, where he was responsible for the sales and marketing of the firm. After establishing contacts in the region, he opened Laurens Restoration in 1989 with the intention of providing restoration cleaning services. Over the past several years he has initiated and implemented the growth of several business lines. The product of this growth is the successful creation of a “one-stop-shop” insurance disaster restoration firm. Jonathan currently maintains day to day control and operation of Laurens Restoration, while focusing on sales and marketing the firm to the Chicagoland region.

Director of Operations

Keith A. White

kwhite@laurensrestoration.com

Keith has been involved in the disaster restoration industry for over 15 years. Beginning in 1982, he managed several dry cleaning franchises, while overseeing the construction and implementation of 9 new franchises. In 1990, he opened up his own dry cleaning retail operation with 2 stores in the Chicagoland area. In 1992, Keith became the general manager of The Fire Eaters Company, a local disaster restoration company. After assisting in the growth of business, in 1995 he accepted an offer to become the Director of Operations at Laurens Restoration Inc. Keith took an integral role in implementing his best practice policies and procedures into a growing business. His role has been critical to business expansion over the past 13 years; his vast disaster restoration knowledge is irreplaceable. Keith has numerous restoration certifications including the following:

Industry Certifications:

IICRC – fire & smoke damage, water damage & odor control; Unsmoke Systems – Fire Restoration 1992, 1995; Dri-Eaze Basic Mold; Dri-Eaze Water Damage; IAQA Certified Mold Remediator; Certified Restorer candidate; Restoration Alliance; Costa Group –Water Damage; Claims Training Services; Restoration Consultants – Mold;

VAST seminar at Jon Don in Roselle, Illinois; Notary of the Public- State of Illinois

Trade Associations / Memberships:

Blue Goose Association, Western Loss Association, Chicago Adjusters Association, Best Practices of Insurance Association, ASCR / RIA Association, Indoor Air Quality Association, Environmental Information Association.

Project Managers

Stephanie Ludemann

Senior Estimator

sludemann@laurensrestoration.com

Stephanie graduated at the top of her class at Eastern Illinois University in 1996. She quickly found her calling in the Insurance industry.  Over 10 years experience as a Contents Specialist. Handling personal losses in a 9 state region.  She takes pride in her work and is always happy to help our clients through the difficult task of dealing with a disaster at their home or business. 

Steve Fuller

Project Manager

sfuller@laurensrestoration.com

Terry Bonhom

Project Manager

tbonhom@laurensrestoration.com

Sam Salazar

Project Manager

ssalazar@laurensrestoration.com

Contents Managers

Mary Salazar

rsalazar@laurensrestoration.com

Dry Clean Managers

Mike Pourchot

Northbrook, IL

Electronics Manager

Chad Cody

Electronics Department Manager / IT Manager

ccody@laurensrestoration.com

Office Staff

Katherine Birchfield

mortega@laurensrestoration.com