Meet the Water, Mold & Fire Damage Experts

At the start of his business in 1989, Joe hit the ground running providing the Capital Region with commercial janitorial services. Over time, his business became MacFawn Fire & Flood Restoration as we know it today, providing commercial and residential clients with property management, restoration, and disaster recovery services.

In addition to his 30+ years of expertise and experience in the restoration industry, Joe holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Marketing from the University of Albany SUNY School of Business, as well as vast knowledge and experience in Business Administration and Emergency Rescue.

Joe is an active member of various industry organizations including the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration (IICRC), Restoration Industry Association (RIA), Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA), and more. Outside of running MacFawn Restoration, Joe enjoys taking long trips on his motorcycle.

As our General Manager, Evan oversees the day-to-day operations ensuring smooth operation of the business as a whole, and seeing that Joe’s company vision comes to life. Evan attended Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA, obtaining his BSBA majoring in Finance and Management.

Following his time at Drexel, Evan worked in southern NJ as a commercial construction superintendent and assistant project manager, specializing in freezer warehouses before joining the family business full time to jump-start the Pennsylvania branch. Evan has worked on and off for the family business since he was 14 years old, initially starting out maintaining the warehouse, to field operations, to sales, to project management, and now General Manager.

Evan holds a Journeyman Water Restorer certification from the IICRC as well as various other IICRC certifications.  He also holds NY and FL Mold Remediation license and other miscellaneous industry certifications. Outside of the office, Evan enjoys drumming, traveling with his camper, and restaurant hopping.

As our Director of Business Development, CJ is responsible for establishing and maintaining client relationships. CJ holds a BA in Public Policy and Affairs from University at Albany SUNY. In addition, CJ holds many certifications as a volunteer firefighter in his local community and has been deployed to help with relief efforts during devastating flooding in Western NY, as well as Hurricane Sandy in Long Island. Outside of the office, CJ enjoys relaxing and spending time with his wife and two young sons at their family’s home on Keuka Lake in the Finger Lakes region. He also enjoys playing softball, golf, and is an avid Miami Dolphins fan.

As our Pennsylvania Business Development Representative, Owen is responsible for assisting the business development team in developing and maintaining client relationships in our Pennsylvania service area. He has fulfilled numerous roles at MacFawn, including field technician, field supervisor and sales associate.

Owen holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Drexel University located in Philadelphia, PA. During his undergraduate studies, Owen also obtained certification in emergency services as a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician. Currently, Owen services MacFawn’s Pennsylvania region. In his free time, Owen serves his community as a firefighter and EMT, and enjoys staying active to maintain a fit lifestyle.

As our Project Coordinator, Nick aids in the day-to-day coordination and management of fire, water, mold, biohazard and specialty cleaning job site operations.

As our Office Manager, Olivia provides administrative support and general office operation oversight. Prior to joining the MacFawn team, Olivia earned a Master of Public Health degree from University at Albany SUNY and a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Springfield College located in Massachusetts. Outside of the office, Olivia enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, and attending classes at a local gym.

As our Field Supervisor, Casey oversees all in-field operations and technicians and leads his own projects, ensuring customer satisfaction. Born and raised in Montana, Casey spent many years learning the carpentry trade. Prior to joining the MacFawn team, Casey worked as a flooring specialist and also performed siding, roofing, window, door, trim work, and framing repair and installation. In his free time, Casey enjoys cars and woodworking.

As one of our lead technicians, Joe assures smooth production of crews in the field for commercial and residential projects in all realms of the restoration industry. Joe holds many years’ worth of experience in both production and team leadership from prior work experience, which includes fire and water damage restoration, mold remediation, biohazard cleanup, and material manufacturing. When not working in the field, Joe enjoys being outdoors hunting and fishing, as well as spending time with his kids.