Paul Davis Restoration Senior Vice President Named President and Chair of the Industry’s Important Certification Board

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April 28, 2025 // Franchising.com // Jacksonville FL. April 28th - The IICRC proudly announced the appointment of Leslie Anderson as its new President and Chair, effective April 22, 2025. Leslie has more than twenty years of experience in learning and development within the restoration industry. She began her career with Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. in 2011 as a Regional Manager, where she empowered franchisees to reach new levels of operational and financial success. In 2016, Leslie transitioned into a training role, spearheading the development and deployment of innovative Learning and Development (L&D) programs and eLearning systems that continue to shape the industry’s approach to education. She now serves as the company’s Senior Vice President of Training & Launch.

Her strategy centers around cultivating a culture of continuous improvement grounded in best practices and business intelligence. Leslie has received several industry recognitions, including the Golden Rule Award in 2016, and was featured in Martha Stewart Magazine for her home flood prevention expertise. Most recently, she received Industry recognition by being awarded the R&R Women in Restoration Annual Award in 2025. Leslie is widely respected in the industry for her integrity, vision, and commitment to education and industry standards.

“For so many reasons we are amazed by Leslie,” said Paul Davis Restoration (PDR) President and CEO Rich Wilson. “Just when you think Leslie can’t surpass herself, she does!”

PDR is a one-stop disaster mitigation and restoration company. Following disasters as divergent as hurricanes, fires, water damage, trauma, mold, and COVID-19 outbreaks. Paul Davis offers mitigation and full restoration for both homes and businesses.

Paul Davis has been providing restoration and cleanup services to the residential and commercial market since its founding in 1966. They began franchising in 1970 and were purchased in 1997 by FirstService Brands. They are experts in cleaning up water, fire, mold, storm, biohazards like COVID-19 and other disasters. They have a history of innovation including collaborating with the insurance industry to improve efficiency in restoration of property damage. They have pioneered computerized estimates, drying technology, an upfront guaranteed pricing model, and a computerized system to measure, verify, and monitor water losses.

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