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MEET OUR TEAM


NICOLAE D.

PRESIDENT

Nicolae is always upbeat and keeps things light with his quick

OUR MANAGERS


BLAIR D.

General Manager

Blair is easygoing and known for his signature big smile. He’s a basketball fan who loves pickup basketball games and claims he makes the best barbecue sides in Chicago.

MARIE S.

Admin Manager

Marie stands as one of Romexterra’s longest-tenured and most dedicated team members. Over the years, she has played an integral role in the company’s growth and success, consistently stepping up to meet the evolving needs of the business. Her versatility and commitment have seen her wear many hats from operations to administration, always rising to the occasion with reliability and grace.

JASON I.

Contents Manager

Jason has accolades. He's a certified IICRC Triple Master, a rare achievement. He's also a HAZWOPER, which is fun to say, and means Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response. 10 years of experience, he heads the Contents team. He's also our tech expert, and can recite Pi to 30 digits... how fun.

DANIEL S.

Marketing Manager

Daniel has a calm demeanor that balances any room. He’s into working out and enjoys researching cryptocurrency in his spare time.


IGOR I.

Rebuild Manager

Igor leads the Rebuild Team, drawing on his experiences in the industry since 2008. Beyond his OSHA and Xactimate certifications, his remodeling and restoration talents make him the go-to for resolving issues. He lives this, evidenced by how he spends his weekends doing the same tasks on his own home...the more challenging, the better!

MICHAEL G.

ESR Manager

Michael has a big laugh and a bigger appetite for life. When he’s not at work, he’s experimenting in the kitchen or cheering on his favorite football team, win or lose.



DORIAN G.

HR Manager

As a Chicago native, Dorian grew up in a Polish family and speaks fluent Polish. This gave him the passion for learning other languages, and with a Duolingo streak of over 4 years, it’s no wonder that Dorian can hold a conversation in English, Polish, Spanish, French, and German.



BARRETT D.

Exterior Project Manager

With over 15 years experience, Barrett supports the Exteriors team at Romexterra like no other. He's a licensed roofer and VSI-certified installer. Even with 5 kids, he finds time to play competitive ice hockey. Don't let him hustle you in darts...it won't end well! 



MEMBERS


AHMAD A.

ESR Crew Chief

Ahmad is always upbeat and keeps things light with his quick humor. Outside of work, you’ll find him trying out new recipes—especially anything spicy—or looking for a charger to his phone.

AMBER S.

Marketing Admin

Amber is our resident caffeine enthusiast—she always has a coffee in hand, no matter the time of day. When she’s not working, she’s planning her next hiking trip or exploring new brunch spots.

ARELIS S.

ESR Technician

Arelis has an infectious laugh that can make even the toughest days brighter. She’s an avid reader and has a knack for remembering obscure trivia, which makes her a tough competitor on game night.

ASHLEY W.

Dispatcher

Ashely thrives on creativity and always brings a fresh perspective. She’s an art lover who enjoys drawing and painting, and isn’t shy about her knowledge of mixed drinks and cocktails.

CESAR H.

ESR Technician

Cesar is curious about everything and is always up for learning something new. His off-hours are usually spent fixing up old cars or testing out a new pizza recipe (sometimes both in the same day).

CHARLIE M.

Account Manager

Charlie has been doing restoration for over 30 years. He's who you turn to when nobody else knows. Today he leads our Fire Response Team, assisting homeowners through difficult times. He's got his hands full raising two daughters as a single father, while finding solace creating dynamic fish tanks.

CHRISTOPHER C.

Rebuild Lead Carpenter

Chris is calm and steady, the kind of person you can count on. He spends weekends hiking trails or tinkering with his bike. He’s a huge sports fan and never misses game day wings. 

DANIEL B.

Contents Crew Chief

Daniel is a certified Water Restoration Technician who gets along with everyone. You've met people with oddly weird skills? Well, Daniel can lick his nose!

DAVID A.

Contents Technician

David has Herculean strength, so he takes point on all the heavy Contents items. Off hours, he has a softer side, enjoying movies, cake, and making menudo, the traditional Hispanic soup.

DANIEL B.

ESR Crew Chief

Daniel has a laid-back charm that puts people at ease. When he’s not at work, he’s exploring local coffee shops, binge-watching documentaries, or sneaking in a quick nap.

DOUGLAS S.

Rebuild Project Manager

Douglas has been helping homeowners recover since 1997. He has multiple OSHA certifications while specializing in bio cleanup. Douglas is a true family man who enjoys cooking and building incredible things for his loved ones. He also loves weekend getaways with his wife and appreciates a good cigar paired with a glass of scotch.

EDGARDO B.

ESR Crew Chief

Edgardo is fun-loving and always up for a laugh. He’s a movie buff who can quote classic lines on command and claims he makes the best nachos—just don’t ask for the recipe, it’s a secret.

ELENI D.

REB Team Coordinator

Eleni is a truly remarkable individual—witty, sassy, and with a memory like an FBI profiler. She consistently amazes her team with the wealth of information she retains. Outside of work, Eleni enjoys music, cooking, spending time in the sun, and she's a proud cat mom to her beloved "kitty kats."

ENRIQUE C.

ESR Crew Chief

Enrique is calm, collected, and a natural problem-solver. He spends his downtime gardening and swears his secret to the best salsa is “never measure anything.”

FELIPE E.

ESR Technician

Felipe is skilled at demo, prepping a home for rebuild after a loss event. He keeps things light, and is always ready with a joke to put a smile on your face. If that doesn't work, he'll sing, or maybe even dance for you...one way or another, you're gonna smile!

GEORGE R.

Rebuild Project Manager

In George's over 25 years experience, he believes it's the attention to detail that leads to great outcomes. Outside of rebuilding homes, George unwinds with a good BBQ. When he wants to engage more up-tempo, you'll find him playing video games with a Red Bull in hand! George is also incredibly outgoing and outspoken, which makes him a well-loved member of our rebuild department.

GEOVANY L.

Contents Technician

Geovany is part of the Contents team. He can place a crate down to the nanometer with a forklift...a sight to behold! He's also a soccer fan who enjoys his family time, especially elaborate Mexican meals.

GREG M.

Account Manager

Greg has been in the industry since 2020, building relationships with referral partners such as insurance agencies and fire departments. He's a throwback - enjoying growing plants from seed, while enjoying an RC Cola...remember RC Cola?

GUSTAVO R.

ESR Technician

Gustavo is part of the Emergency Service Team, serving property owners when a loss occurs by mitigating the damage and preparing for rebuild. He's always listening to music. Go ahead, and see if you can name that song before he can!

SAMMY C.

ESR Quality Control Manager

Sammy may very well be the most upbeat person you ever meet! We get tired just being around him. He can do everything related to restoration so these days he's our Quality Control expert. He's also a key part of our Fire Response Team, providing aid and comfort to families impacted by fire. He's perfect for the job!

HUGO R.

ESR Technician

Hugo is always happy. What a gift to have such a demeanor! He's an expert painter, so your home is in good hands. He's an avid baseball fan. How that jives - being an always happy baseball fan in Chicago - is beyond reason!

TONY M.

ESR Project Manager

Tony is the guy you want riding along with you, because his positivity is infectious! He's been working in restoration since 2011 so he's seen some things. He also takes great pride in helping teammates develop their skills. Never one to waste a minute, he's at the gym regularly, and he can cook. But, we all have our weaknesses...Tony's is donuts!

ISMAEL I.

ESR Crew Chief

Ismael has extensive fire-response training. Outside of work, he's another with widely varied interests. He's athletic, especially soccer, but he's also a musician capable of playing multiple instruments. It helps when you get started with music at 5 years-old like Ismael!

JACKIE H.

Account Manager

Jackie works with Romexterra's referral network, ensuring insurance agencies are familiar with our services. She builds lasting relationships with the agencies and friendships with their staff. Salmon and steak are her favorite foods, along with summertime watermelon!

JAKE M.

Facilities Manager

A fan of Warhammer 40K, Jake loves reading the books and looks forward to the day where he can complete his own set of figurines. In his spare time he listens to audiobooks on his way to pick up his three kids.

OMAR R.


ESR Technician

Omar is the kind of down-to-earth person who everyone respects. He's thorough and professional on the job, and a family-man outside of work. He takes pleasure in the simple things in life, like a good taco!

JHONGREILY H.

ESR Technician

Jhongreily is friendly and approachable, with a knack for remembering everyone’s favorite snacks. Outside of work, she’s chasing sunsets, dabbling in photography, or testing out a new bakery.

JOE C

EXT Project Estimator

Joe has been working in construction since 2010 and prides himself on his familiarity with all types of trades. Today that means a prominent role with our Exteriors Team. In his off hours, he's busy being a dad, while trying to find time for his collectible interests in trading cards. He's also our resident sneakerhead!

JOSE D.

Contents Crew Chief

Jose is a Contents Crew Chief, with 15 years experience and 3 IICRC certifications. Outside of work he's on the water, fishing or zipping by on a Jetski. Even though he loves coffee, he's one of those people who fall asleep immediately, making most of us jealous!

JOSE M.

REB Technician

Jose is the kind of guy who can strike up a conversation with anyone. He’s a weekend grill master, always experimenting with new marinades, and swears there’s no such thing as too much garlic.

JUSTIN B.

ESR Project Manager

Justin is a calm presence on busy days. He’s an early riser who loves morning runs, strong coffee, and playing classic rock way too loud in his car.

LADALE W.

ESR Technician

Ladale’s positivity is hard to miss—he’s always smiling. Outside of work, he’s either watching basketball, testing new recipes on his smoker, or beating friends at trivia nights.

LAMON F.

ESR Crew Chief

Lamon is curious and always learning something new. He’s big on road trips, movies, and is known to sneak in a guitar solo or two when nobody’s watching.

ESTELA A.

E

Maria is warm and welcoming, always making people feel included. When she’s not at work, she’s teaching herself a new language or hunting down the city’s best ice cream shop.

MARLON C.

CON Technician

Marlon is a dedicated member of our Contents team, taking great care of your possessions. He's a big soccer fan, rides motorcycles, and is in camp Coca-Cola. And, he likes American music, even if he only understands a little.

MICHAEL T.

ESR Crew Chief

Michael is curious and always learning something new. He’s big on fishing trips, woodworking, and is known to sneak in a guitar solo or two when nobody’s watching.

MICHAEL T.

ESR Crew Chief

Michael is curious and always learning something new. He’s big on fishing trips, woodworking, and is known to sneak in a guitar solo or two when nobody’s watching.

MICHAEL B.

REB Project Estimator

Mike has over 20 years experience doing construction estimations. Been there, done that. He enjoys being on the water boating and fishing, coffee in hand. He catches the big ones...or so he says! In his free time, Mike is a true nature enthusiast and loves going on adventurous hikes and a true friend to all.

MIKE O.

REB Project Manager

Mike brings over 15 years of experience from the construction sales side and recently transitioned to the rebuild sector. He's a great father and always has a beaming smile when he talks about his kids. You'll often find him making jokes! Mike is also very health-conscious, though we do try to get him to indulge in our lunches sometimes.

MIRCEA V.

REB Foreman

Mircea has been working in restoration and construction since 1985, enabling him to bring a wealth of experience in serving homeowners. A soldier of the Cola Wars, Mircea is strongly in Team Pepsi!


MODESTO C.

CON Technician

Modesto is another member of the Contents team, strong on the outside while also being compassionate...a perfect combo! He's incredibly kind, and enjoys watching movies. Ask him about his favorite salsas!


PATRICK L.

Account Manager

Patrick can talk to anyone, perfect for his Business Development role. Coffee in hand, he'll whip you at cornhole. Says he can out-grill you too, with his signature tomahawk steaks. Ran the Chicago Marathon, so he seems to enjoy pain and suffering!

PATRICK F.

REB Project Manager

Since joining, Patrick has consistently completed projects, leaving customers happy and satisfied. Outside of work, Patrick enjoys exploring new restaurants with his wife (though he's particular about his double cheeseburgers—no onions!). They also love traveling and frequently visit New Orleans.

RANDY B.

ESR Project Manager

Randy is one of many at Romexterra who has OSHA certifications. Outside of work he's either weightlifting or playing Xbox. Peroni is the drink of choice, and he can do a backflip...on a trampoline!

ROCIO R.

CON Technician

Rocio is part of the Contents team, with specialized training in the field. She's an excellent cook, who is passing these skills to her daughter. She enjoys dancing, and says she likes mechanics.

SAMANTA C.

CON Technician

Samanta is organized. Like ridiculously. So, she's the perfect one to inventory your contents. with painstaking detail. An avid reader, she also plays piano and enjoys classical music, single-handedly raising the culture in the building!

SEBASTIAN I.

Admin Assistant

Sebastian plays more than 5 instruments, many of them in the brass or string family. When he’s not playing a catchy tune, Seb can be found playing semi-pro soccer out on the field.

DAMIRBEK D.

REB Technician

Damirbek is a natural storyteller—ask him anything, and he’ll have a great tale ready. Outside of work, he’s into cooking and music. 

VICTOR C.

ESR Crew Chief

You won't find many people more willing to get things clean than Victor, which is perfect for his role in ESR. And, you won't find anyone more eager for a pickup game of hoops. Ask Victor for the stories behind his tattoos.

VICTOR G.

ESR Technician

Victor is the kind of guy that you show him something once and he's a master. His able hands help with Emergency Services work, but also when he's playing guitar. Whether it's rocking an electric guitar or a soulful acoustic ballad, Victor is the guy you want at your party!

WALTER W.

EST Project Manager

Walter is reliable and steady—people trust him to get things done. He’s an outdoorsman who loves fishing, grilling, and somehow keeps every plant in his yard alive and thriving.

YENDER G.

ESR Technician

“Demolition Yender”. He can get your home ready for rebuild in no time, a certified water restoration specialist. Italian food hits his palate nicely. He enjoys music while detailing cars.



QUEEN G.

Recruiting Specialist

Queen used to flip and kick her way through high school as a gymnastics and taekwondo player. She enjoys traveling whenever she gets the chance, always looking for new places and experiences. Athletic and curious, Queen loves staying active and going to the gym whenever time allows.

CHARMAINE R.

Dispatcher

Charmaine has a sweet side—literally! She loves baking pastries and cakes. When she needs to focus, classical music is her go-to soundtrack, keeping her calm and centered no matter what’s happening around her. 

MEREGILYN M.

Dispatcher

She goes by “Gil” and she absolutely loves to swim, dive and go snorkeling to see as much marine life as she can. Whenever she’s in the kitchen around the holidays, her recipes revolve around Asian dishes and Italian cuisine.

FAYE A.

Dispatcher

As an avid movie lover, Faye can spend hours watching movies that she’s already seen. And after handling a full day of work, what tends to be called a  “5-minute nap” always turns into 2 hours. We’ve all been there before.

MEDDY M.

Dispatcher

Meddy lives an active lifestyle, and she loves hiking up mountain trails and watching the beautiful view from atop the cliffs. And on any evening she always appreciates a good sunset.

JIMMY S.

Accounts Receivable RepE

Jimmy loves exploring the world—literally! He’s always planning his next trip to discover new countries and, of course, try all the local foods. When he’s not traveling, he’s on the hunt for fresh coffee beans to brew the perfect cup, keeping both his adventures and mornings energized. 

DASHA K.

Admin Assistant

Dasha is an all-round specialist in Marketing and Sales with over 3 years of experience in generating demand, from shopper studies to product launches and e-commerce growth.She brings energy and creativity to every project. Outside of work, she loves exploring and turning everyday moments into something memorable with a good sense of humor always leading the way.

FERNANDO P.

REB Technician

Fernando is easygoing and fun to be around. He loves grilling on weekends and watching action movies with a big bowl of popcorn. 

GARY R.

ESR Technician

Always dependable and upbeat, Gary puts his skills to use not just here, but everywhere he goes. At home, he’s a proud dad to two kids who keep life lively and fun. When he gets the chance, you’ll find him relaxing with music, enjoying a backyard barbecue, or laughing along to a good comedy show. 

KANAT K.

REB Technician

Kanat is full of energy and enthusiasm. He’s a huge soccer fan, loves outdoor adventures, and always brings upbeat energy to the group. 

PAUL E.

Accounts Receivable Rep

Paul is a guitarist at heart, always ready to turn any moment into a jam session. Music fuels his creativity and brings energy to everything he does. When he’s not strumming strings, he’s diving into video games—whether it’s high-speed action or epic storylines that transport him to another world. 

LASHONE B.

ESRTechnician

Lashone is upbeat and keeps things light with his sense of humor. He’s into sports, Italian food, and hanging out with friends. 

URMAT R.

REB Technician

Urmat has a calm presence and an easy smile. He’s a big fan of family gatherings, playing chess, and exploring new coffee blends. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are we licensed and insured?

    Yes, we are! Romexterra Restoration holds the necessary insurance and licenses for the following services:


    • Residential restoration
    • Commercial restoration
    • Water damage restoration
    • Fire damage restoration
    • Mold remediation
    • Mold removal
    • Biohazard cleanup
    • Strom damage cleanup
    • And more!
  • Do we offer free quotes?

    Yes, we do! Give us a call to schedule one of our service technicians to come out, inspect your situation, and give you a free no-obligation quote.

  • What areas do we service?

    We service the entire Chicagoland area, including:


    • Chicago
    • Addison
    • Aurora
    • Deerfield
    • Elk Grove Village
    • Elmhurst
    • Highland Park
    • Naperville
    • Plainfield
    • Winnetka
  • How fast can we get out to your property?

    We can typically be out to your property for an emergency call within 60 minutes.

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