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High Bridge, NJ – August 8, 2008 - Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties has recently joined the Somerset County Business Partnership and the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce.According to Len Craig, Paul Davis office owner, the Somerset County Business Partnership is a key business resource in central New Jersey. “We joined the Business Partnership to be among a consortium of public, private and community organizations that work together to maintain and promote the economic and quality of life in Somerset County,” said Craig. “The Partnership is an essential organization for us as business owners in the area. We are dedicated to the group’s mission to provide leadership and advocacy, economic and community development, and business opportunities in Somerset County,” he said.

“We look forward to working with Somerset County’s governing Board of Chosen Freeholders and Partnership program initiatives in the areas of business development, expansion and retention as well as infrastructure investment,” said Craig.

The Paul Davis office also joined the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce. “We are pleased to be a member of the Hunterdon Chamber along with approximately 500 local businesses that support the success of its membership. Paul Davis is committed to promoting a positive business environment in Hunterdon County. We and our fellow members will strive to maintain and support the highly-diverse small business community and corporate environment,” said Craig.

Paul Davis Restoration of Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties is an innovative leader in the areas of property damage mitigation, reconstruction & remodeling. The company provides 24/7 response time and on-site service within two hours. “Our commitment is to provide complete customer satisfaction and quality service due to losses from fire, smoke, water, hail, wind, mold, or damage from freezing weather,” said Craig.

Paul Davis Restoration of Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties offices are licensed and fully certified in all phases of the construction industry. The company is located at 158 Cregar Road, Suite 200 in High Bridge, New Jersey.

For more information, contact Len Craig at 908.638.8440. Visit the website at www.pdrestoration.com/northwestnj

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Overland Park, KS – Paul Davis Restoration of Kansas City owner Jeff Gebhart, recently named Doug Day as project manager/estimator. Day will be responsible for estimating and overseeing jobs involving clean up and reconstruction from property damages. “We are very pleased that Doug has joined our Paul Davis team. Having a highly-trained professional like Day on our staff increases our abilities in the restoration market,” said Gebhart. “When faced with water, fire, smoke, vandalism, and mold damage, informed customers know they can rely on our highly-trained staff, plus state-of-the-art equipment and procedures to stabilize their properties,” he said.

“I am very excited to join Paul Davis in providing excellent customer service to property owners in the Kansas City market,” said Day.

Day has more than nine years of experience in the restoration and reconstruction industry. Most recently, he owned Day’s Solutions, a general contracting and construction firm. He is a licensed contractor and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS. Day will work in the Paul Davis Restoration office at 10551 Barkley Street, Suite 401 in Overland Park.

For more information about Paul Davis Restoration, contact marketing director, Karen Offill at 913.345.2700 or email koffill@pdr-usa.net . Visit to the local company website at www.pdrestoration.com.                                                                                                   ###

Paul Davis has been a leader in residential and commercial loss mitigation, reconstruction, and restoration services since 1966. As a national full-service restoration expert, Paul Davis Restoration has more than 230 Paul Davis locations throughout North America. For more information about Paul Davis Restoration, call 904.737.2779.

Jacksonville, FL – August 6, 2008 - Paul Davis Restoration Inc. (PDRI) will join NASCAR racing as a primary sponsor for an up-and-coming team. According to Scott Baker, Paul Davis Restoration Inc.’s president, the national restoration and remodeling franchise company based in Jacksonville, FL will sponsor the Wisconsin-based team of driver Derek Thorn and the Paul Davis Restoration/ALS Ford in the NASCAR Camping World Series East. According to Baker, the company will join as a sponsor along with Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Southeast Wisconsin’s owner Dan Druml.

The Paul Davis Restoration/ALS Ford team is owned by Shawn Keep and managed by Scott Pfeiffer who is also the founder of “Racin’ for a Cure”, a Sun Prairie, WI -based non-profit organization that raises funds for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a degenerative disease often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”. “We support Dan and his dedication to fund Scott and ALS. The community service initiative supports Paul Davis Restoration’s core values to help those in the communities we serve. Additionally, the sponsorship falls in line with our other programs including Restoring America, a home restoration and remodeling program for individuals in physical or financial need,” said Baker. “We are pleased to add ‘Racin’ for a Cure’ to our list of beneficiaries,” he said.

In summary, during a successful 2007 race season Pfeiffer was diagnosed with ALS. “It was devastating to say the least,” said Pfeiffer. We decided to put together a business plan to raise awareness and funds for another team and ALS research. Without start up money to fund any races, I turned to longtime friend and successful Wisconsin businessman Shawn Keep,” he said. “After I explained the situation to Shawn and presented our business plan, he had the perfect answer, ‘now we have a reason to race’,” said Pfeiffer.

Recently, Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Southeast Wisconsin stepped in to help Pfeiffer, 42, and his cause-related organization with donated home remodeling and restorations as part of the company’s annual Paul Davis Restoring America property improvement initiative. Thorn and Keep met with Druml during the renovation project at Scott’s home, which included construction of accessible areas and ramps in the house and yard. “We immediately saw an opportunity to team with Paul Davis Restoration to promote an industry leading, service oriented company by partnering with our team. We think it’s a great partnership, and one we can build on. We’re looking at our race schedule this year as a way to help build a solid foundation in Racin’ for a Cure,” Thorn said.

“Our goal is simple,” said Pfeiffer. “We are here to raise awareness and research funds for an awful disease called ALS. Right now, there is no cure for ALS and every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with the disease and every 90 minutes someone dies from it. I know there probably won’t be a cure for the disease in my lifetime, but this is for all of the families to follow that are affected by ALS,” he said. “We are excited to have Paul Davis Restoration partnered with ‘Racin’ for a Cure’, and hope to build on this relationship for the future. I would like to thank Paul Davis Restoration for all that they have done,” said Pfeiffer.

According to Pfeiffer, the team has a bright future with a promising young driver. Derrick Thorn began racing go-carts as a youngster in California and advanced through the ranks. While in California, Thorn and Pfeiffer met and became close friends. Now as Thorn’s general manager, Pfeiffer sees Thorn as a leading 2008 rookie in one of NASCAR’s most popular driver development series, the NASCAR Camping World Series East. NASCAR national series teams with development programs in the NASCAR Camping World Series East include Joe Gibbs Racing, Dale Earnhardt, Inc., Richard Childress Racing and Ken Schrader Racing.

The team recently finished fifth at the Strutmasters.com 150, which was presented by General Dollar at Music City Motorplex, Tennessee State Fairgrounds. The Nashville race was broadcast on July 30 on SPEED Channel. The series will run through Sept. 28 and will be televised live on HDNET with replays on SPEED Channel.

For more information about the team, sponsorship and broadcast schedule, contact Ken Sussex at Paul Davis Restoration of Southeast Wisconsin at 414.383.3131 or email ksussex@pdr-usa.net . Visit their website at www.pdwisconsin.com .

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Paul Davis Restoration Inc., a leader in residential and commercial loss mitigation, reconstruction, and restoration services nationwide. Paul Davis Restoration has more than 230 Paul Davis locations throughout North America. For more information about Paul Davis Restoration Inc., call 904.737.2779. Visit the website at www.pdrestoration.com.

Milwaukee, WI – August 4, 2008 - Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Southeast

Wisconsin owner Dan Druml announced today that his company has joined NASCAR racing as primary sponsor for an up-and-coming team. According to Druml, his company will sponsor the Wisconsin-based team of driver Derek Thorn and the Paul Davis Restoration/ALS Ford in the NASCAR Camping World Series East.

 

The Paul Davis Restoration/ALS Ford team is owned by Shawn Keep and managed by Scott Pfeiffer who is also the founder of “Racin’ for a Cure”, a Sun Prairie, WI -based non-profit organization that raises funds for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a degenerative disease often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”.

           

“Providing support to Scott and ALS is at the heart of our core values as a company and falls in line with the other organizations we support through the Paul Davis Charitable Foundation. We are pleased to add ‘Racin’ for a Cure’ to our list of beneficiaries that include the Ronald McDonald House and the Firefighter Combat Challenge,” said Druml.

 

During a successful 2007 race season Pfeiffer was diagnosed with ALS. “It was devastating to say the least,” said Pfeiffer. We decided to put together a business plan to raise awareness and funds for another team and ALS research. Without start up money to fund any races, I turned to longtime friend and successful

Wisconsin businessman Shawn Keep,” he said. “After I explained the situation to Shawn and presented our business plan, he had the perfect answer, ‘now we have a reason to race’,” said Pfeiffer.

 

Recently, Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Southeast Wisconsin helped Pfeiffer, 42, and his cause-related organization with donated home remodeling and restorations as part of the company’s annual Paul Davis Restoring America property improvement initiative.

 

Thorn and Keep met with Druml during the renovation project at Scott’s home, which included construction of accessible areas and ramps in the house and yard. “We immediately saw an opportunity to team with Paul Davis Restoration to promote an industry leading, service oriented company by partnering with our team. We think it’s a great partnership, and one we can build on. We’re looking at our race

schedule this year as a way to help build a solid foundation in Racin’ for a Cure,” Thorn said.

 

 “Our goal is simple,” said Pfeiffer. “We are here to raise awareness and research funds for an awful disease called ALS. Right now, there is no cure for ALS and every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with the disease and every 90 minutes someone dies from it. I know there probably won’t be a cure for the disease in my lifetime, but this is for all of the families to follow that are affected by ALS,” he said. “We are excited to have Paul Davis Restoration partnered with ‘Racin’ for a Cure’, and hope to build on this

relationship for the future. I would like to thank Paul Davis Restoration for all that they have done,” said Pfeiffer.

 

According to Pfeiffer, the team has a bright future with a promising young driver. Derrick Thorn began racing go-carts as a youngster in

California and advanced through the ranks. While in

California, Thorn and Pfeiffer met and became close friends. Now as Thorn’s general manager, Pfeiffer sees Thorn as a leading 2008 rookie in one of NASCAR’s most popular driver development series, the NASCAR Camping World Series East. NASCAR national series teams with development programs in the NASCAR Camping World Series East include Joe Gibbs Racing, Dale Earnhardt, Inc., Richard Childress Racing and

Ken Schrader Racing.

 

The team recently finished fifth at the Strutmasters.com 150, which was presented by General Dollar at Music City Motorplex, Tennessee State Fairgrounds. The

Nashville race was broadcast on July 30 on SPEED Channel. The series will run through Sept. 28 and will be televised live on HDNET with replays on SPEED Channel.

 

For more information about sponsorship, race events and broadcast schedule, contact Ken Sussex at Paul Davis Restoration, 414.383.3131 or email ksussex@pdr-usa.net . Visit their website at www.pdwisconsin.com .

                                                           

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Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Southeast Wisconsin has served the

Milwaukee area with numerous community service initiatives since the 1990s. The company is a franchise office of Paul Davis Restoration Inc., a leader in residential and commercial loss mitigation, reconstruction, and restoration services nationwide. Paul Davis Restoration has more than 230 Paul Davis locations throughout

North America. For more information about Paul Davis Restoration Inc., call 904.737.2779. Visit the website at www.pdrestoration.com .

Jacksonville, Fla. – July 30, 2008 - Paul Davis Restoration offices throughout Florida recommend the following storm damage information for property owners as a public service for those who have suffered water-related losses due to storm damage such as heavy rains, hurricanes and tornados. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) the Atlantic hurricane season runs through November. According to the owners of 25 statewide Paul Davis franchise offices which represent all counties in Florida, there are many variables involved in deciding about appropriate restoration steps for water-related storm damage to residential or light commercial structures.

Whether insured or not, it is important for property owners to document damage with photographs or video, and immediately, to begin loss mitigation procedures themselves; or hire a qualified contractor to do this on their behalf. It is not recommended to put off emergency mitigation while waiting for an insurance claims representative to arrive on the scene to evaluate the loss. By that time, in all probability sufficient time will have passed to grow and amplify microorganisms, which may not be covered by insurance.

According to the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), loss mitigation is defined by insurance policies as “reasonable and prudent measures designed to preserve, protect and secure property from further damage” including microbial growth and intensification. The IICRC has outlined three categories of water quality that may cause damage in buildings. All Paul Davis technicians are fully trained and certified by IICRC.

For example, “Category 1 Water” is clean at the source and does not pose a hazard if consumed by humans. However, this water may become quickly contaminated as it mixes with soils on or within floor coverings or parts of the building including walls, decking and subflooring. Time and temperature can promote the growth of microorganisms which can cause water to degrade due to burst water pipes, ruptured lines on appliances and falling rainwater. “Category 2 Water” has some degree of contamination and could cause sickness or discomfort if consumed by humans. Time and temperature can cause this water to become progressively more contaminated. And finally, “Category 3 Water” is highly contaminated and could cause death or serious illness if consumed by humans such as sewage, rising flood waters from rivers, creeks and streams, and ground surface water flowing into homes.

Property owners should be aware that water can also enter a building as a result of wind storm damage. For example, falling or windblown rainwater can enter a structure as a result of damage to roof components or wall assemblies. Also, horizontally traveling ground surface water containing silt and soil contaminants can seep into structures through doors or around foundation walls. Also, as ground surface water or storm surge accumulates to a depth of several inches or several feet this is when structures may become partially submerged or remain substantially flooded for weeks. Then, more elaborate procedures are usually required.

Household fungus, mold and bacteria typically require specific conditions for germination and growth to appear in the structure. They generally include an organic food source like paper or wood which are found in abundance in construction materials. Proven measures which can be implemented to control or minimize these conditions will prolong the time required for microbial growth.

With the above background information in mind, Paul Davis offices recommend emergency mitigation with safety first as the foremost consideration. For example, inspecting for structural integrity and ventilation with fresh moving air will discourage the growth microorganisms. Plus, check for shock hazards by turning off the supply of electricity such as circuit breakers to damaged areas. Also, anticipate that electricity may be restored suddenly without notice. When in doubt about safety, property owners should obtain an evaluation by a licensed and qualified builder or structural engineer before entering the damaged structure.

Additionally, during inspections and repairs, property owners should always wear personal protective equipment like protective gloves, clothing, boots with steel or fiberglass shanks, and a hard hat. Individuals should protect themselves from injury or exposure to microorganisms by wearing protective gloves before handling contaminated materials. Splash goggles are highly recommended to protect and prevent microorganism entry through the eyes. An organic vapor respirator like a paint respirator can prevent inhalation of most microorganisms or spores. Carefully clean all tools with appropriate detergents after use.

IICRC recommends contacting a professional water restoration contractor, such as Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling which specializes in water detection and water mitigation techniques following IICRC S520 standards. Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling can help to identify the source of water and extent of wetting and act accordingly to minimize the amount of damage to the structure and its contents.

Immediate actions are also recommended such as removing unsalvageable or wet materials, looking for evidence of moisture, wicking up insulation materials and more procedures that could save the structure. This may require the assistance of a professional water damage restoration company with trained and certified technicians, specialized cleaners, biocides, extraction, drying and dehumidifying equipment, and moisture measuring and monitoring instruments. A certified professional can be located by calling the non-profit IICRC toll free at 800-835-4624 or by contacting Paul Davis Restoration’s toll free phone at 888.4.PDR.NOW or 888.473.7669.

Property owners expect immediate response in their time of need, but few insurance companies are able to have an adjuster on site in one to two hours from the time the loss is reported. Often, several days elapse. During this delay, the property owner is highly vulnerable to bad advice from uninformed neighbors, public adjusters, unscrupulous contractors, and others with their own agendas.

Ethical restoration specialists put to rest many unreasonable fears and help the insured property owner adjust quickly to the reality of the situation. Paul Davis Restoration recommends that property owners talk to a professional in the restoration and emergency mitigation service industry before they wait too long after the damage has occurred.

Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling offices have been serving property owners in Florida and nationwide with fire, smoke and water loss mitigation and emergency restoration services since 1966. For more information about Paul Davis Restoration, call 1.800.722.1818 or visit the website at www.pdrestoration.com .                                                                                                        ###

Milwaukee, WI – Paul Davis Restoration of Southeast Wisconsin, headline sponsor of the 2008 Paul Davis Restoration Midwest Regional Firefighter Combat Challenge in Greenfield, WI will sponsor five Milwaukee area male and female firefighter teams from Merton, North Shore, Greenfield, South Milwaukee and Milwaukee beginning with the Paul Davis sponsored event on Sept. 12-13 and to continue in Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge® competitions through November.Hundreds of firefighters and spectators are expected to attend the rigorous events which culminate at World Challenge XVII in Las Vegas, Nevada. The final competition follows a season of hard work, dedication, and highly-specialized training with events held coast to coast starting in early spring with 25 regional events in the U.S and Canada. At the regional level, competitors must complete the competition course within a certain time limit in order to qualify for the world championships.

According to Tammie Brings, Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Southeast Wisconsin’s marketing representative and local event coordinator, the company has sponsored area firefighter teams at Firefighter Combat Challenge events for several years. “This year, our sponsorship of the local teams will provide funding and support of competing firefighters led by team captains and professional firefighters including Assistant Chief Tom Clements of Team Merton; firefighter Chad Semrow of Team North Shore; firefighter Joel Fladwood of Team Greenfield; firefighter Jerre Schlax of Team South Milwaukee, and Captain Ellen Spatt of Team Milwaukee Women,” said Brings.

“We are very proud of our sponsored teams and all competitors who participate in Firefighter Combat Challenge. Firefighters are outstanding citizens and we look forward to helping them compete from now until the end of season,” she said. For more information, contact Brings at 262-770-1430.

The Midwest Regional Firefighter Combat Challenge will be held on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12-13 at Konkel Park, 5151 West Layton Ave. in Greenfield. This will be the second year for Paul Davis Restoration to sponsor and host the Challenge in Milwaukee. Admission is free and open to the public.

This year, the Paul Davis Charitable Fund, Inc. has been established to fund Firefighter Combat Challenge event proceeds and to benefit the Wisconsin Burn Camp for Children and the Wisconsin Burn Survivors Network. Additionally, the Milwaukee Survive Alive House will be selling raffle tickets throughout the summer for a chance to win a 2008 FLHX Street Glide Anniversary Edition Harley-Davidson Motorcycle. The drawing for the winner will be held at the Combat Challenge.

Additionally, the Milwaukee Paul Davis office is working with the Milwaukee Fire Department and its training staff for helping firefighters prepare for the rigorous competition in September.

For a complete list of activities, visit the website at www.pdwisconsin.com or go to www.firefighterchallenge.com for event schedules and activities, firefighter competition registration, and general information.                                                                                                     ###

Paul Davis Restoration is a leader in residential and commercial loss mitigation, reconstruction, and restoration services since 1966. As a national full-service restoration expert, Paul Davis Restoration has more than 220 Paul Davis locations throughout North America. For more information about Paul Davis Restoration, call 904.737.2779 or visit the website at www.pdrestoration.com. On Target Challenge is the owner of Firefighter Combat Challenge®. Challenge events are viewed live by millions of people worldwide during live competitions and local broadcast. Wearing “full bunker gear” and the SCOTT Air-Pak breathing apparatus, pairs of competitors simulate the physical demands of real-life firefighting by performing a linked series of five tasks including climbing the 5-story tower, hoisting, chopping, dragging hoses and rescuing a life-sized, 175 lb. “victim” as they race against themselves, their opponent and the clock.

Jacksonville, FL - Paul Davis Restoration of North Florida has started participation in the City of Jacksonville’s Adopt-A-Road program. According to Mike and Marguerite Mumford, Paul Davis Restoration local office owners, the Adopt-A-Road Program encourages businesses, industry, civic, youth and nonprofit organizations to adopt an area of roadway in their communities. “On June 21, we officially began our work on about a mile of roadway at Hodges Blvd. and Hunt Club Road near Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville. The area has a mix of residential and commercial properties along the roadway and we look forward to helping the City of Jacksonville with monthly litter collection and other beautification activities,” said Marguerite Mumford.

The City of Jacksonville has provided the Mumfords and their staff with bright orange garbage bags, vests and gloves for the cleanup campaign along with specific safety rules and instructions for disposal of litter, among other program parameters. A formal dedication and sign along the highway with the company’s name will follow soon. Paul Davis Restoration of North Florida will fund its participation in Adopt-A-Road for an ongoing period.

According to Mike Mumford, his company specializes in emergency mitigation, clean up and restoration of property damages from water, fire, smoke, mold, vandalism and other related insurance claim losses. Paul Davis Restoration staff members hold professional certification from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and Applied Structural Drying (ASD).

“We are very pleased to participate in the Adopt-A-Road program. We believe in the mission of the program which allows citizens to demonstrate their community pride, make a positive statement for a clean, attractive community and help the city reduce costs,” said Kindra George, Paul Davis Restoration’s Senior Associate who identified the program for the company and spearheaded Paul Davis Restoration’s participation.

“This program supports Paul Davis Restoration’s belief in providing exceptional customer service and providing a high-standard of work, plus personal and professional responsibility in everything we do,” she said.

“This is just one of ways we demonstrate our dedication and thanks to Jacksonville for supporting our business while we participate in community service. We will provide clean-up at our Adopt-A-Road location once a month,” said George. For more information about the Adopt-A-Road program, contact Daniel Durbec at City of Jacksonville, 904.630.3420.

Marguerite and Mike Mumford and their staff are located at the company’s offices at 5795 Mining Terrace in Jacksonville. The company has been in business serving northeast Florida since the 1960s.

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Paul Davis has been a leader in residential and commercial loss mitigation, reconstruction, and restoration services since 1966. As a national full-service restoration expert, Paul Davis Restoration has more than 230 Paul Davis locations throughout North America. Visit the website at www.pdrestoration.com .

Gaithersburg, Md. – Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Suburban Maryland and Washington DC is doing its part to help a Brookeville, Md. family by using its resources of time and materials to make improvements to Kristen and William Head’s home at 23020 Howard Chapel Road.  Through the company’s annual community service initiative “Paul Davis Restoring America”, the Head family served as beneficiaries of an annual home improvement project.

According to Brock Merwin, Paul Davis Restoring America project manager, the company located the Heads through Montgomery County Social Services. “Kristen and William needed to add another bedroom to their home for a foster child. We are very happy to help this worthy family due to their dedication to children who need a positive family environment,” Merwin said.

William Head is a Montgomery County police officer who along with his wife Kristen, are foster parents to several children. “We wanted to thank William for his public service work and his efforts to help children from all walks of life,” said Merwin. The project at the Head’s home included interior improvements for a 180 square foot bedroom. Merwin and his team of Paul Davis employees created the new room by adding a wall with a door and installed laminate flooring.  In addition, Paul Davis employees added energy efficient lighting in the attic storage space where Kristen Head stores donated clothing for other foster families in the area.

“Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of Suburban Maryland and Washington DC is participating in ‘Restoring America’, because we truly believe we can make a difference in the quality of a person’s life by lifting some burden and improving a family’s home,” said Merwin. “Once we identified the Heads as our recipient family, we received commitments of labor and materials from our valuable vendors, trades people, and employees who were ready to help. The room interior improvements will provide comfort and privacy for the entire Head family,” he said.

Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Suburban Maryland and Washington DC has been serving the area for 19 years with fire, smoke and water loss mitigation and emergency restoration services. For more information, contact Merwin at 301.948.8008.

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Paul Davis has been a leader in residential and commercial loss mitigation, reconstruction, and restoration services since 1966.  As a national full-service restoration expert, Paul Davis Restoration is celebrating its 42^nd year in business with more than 230 Paul Davis locations throughout North America. Visit the website at www.pdrestoration.com .

Milwaukee, WI – July 22, 2008 - Tammie Brings, Paul Davis Restoration of Southeast Wisconsin marketing representative and event organizer for the Midwest Regional Firefighter Combat Challenge, announced today that local firefighters are invited to train for the upcoming event with the Milwaukee Fire Department. According to Brings, the local fire department will welcome all firefighters from southeastern Wisconsin to train at the department’s facility at Engine 33, 4515 W. Burnham in Milwaukee. The training sessions will be held from 4 pm until 6 pm every Thursday through August 28.The Midwest Regional Firefighter Combat Challenge will be held on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 12-13 at Konkel Park, 5151 West Layton Ave. in Greenfield. This will be the second year for Paul Davis Restoration to sponsor and host the Challenge in Milwaukee. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Brings at 262.770.1430.

“We are very thankful to the Milwaukee Fire Department and its training staff for helping firefighters prepare for the rigorous competition in September,” said Brings.

This year, the Paul Davis Charitable Fund, Inc. has been established to fund Firefighter Combat Challenge event proceeds and to benefit the Wisconsin Burn Camp for Children and the Wisconsin Burn Survivors Network. Additionally, the Milwaukee Survive Alive House will be selling raffle tickets throughout the summer for a chance to win a 2008 FLHX Street Glide Anniversary Edition Harley-Davidson Motorcycle. The drawing for the winner will be held at the Combat Challenge.

Since 1991, the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge® has been held as a nationwide competition for hundreds of U.S. and Canadian firefighters who compete at more than 20 locations in a fitness course to demonstrate the profession’s rigors to the public. The regional competition will qualify firefighting teams for the World Combat Challenge XV to be held in November. The Firefighter Combat Challenge has been featured on ESPN and dubbed The Toughest Two Minutes in Sports.

For a complete list of activities, visit the website at www.pdwisconsin.com or go to www.firefighterchallenge.com for event schedules and activities, firefighter competition registration, and general information.According to Brings, approximately 300 male and female firefighters are expected to compete again this year and many will bring their friends and families to Milwaukee from across the U.S. and Canada.

“We invite everyone to plan for an exciting weekend of family activities to include the hilarious Mascot Challenge for anyone who is dressed up as a character, as well as the annual children’s version of the Firefighter Combat Challenge ‘Crawl, Drag & Squirt’ event, plus an extensive line-up of free family-oriented entertainment everyday,” she said.

The Midwest Regional Firefighter Combat Challenge will feature individual, tandem and relay firefighter competitions, children’s activities, food and beverage, and merchandise vendor booths.

Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Southeast Wisconsin will be the lead sponsor of the Milwaukee event. The following local businesses have secured corporate level and other major sponsorships including top sponsor Potawatomi Bingo Casino, plus Northern Star Insurance and Erie Insurance as sponsors of the Sept. 11 Tribute Sponsorship. Additional sponsors include White Dog Photography, Innovative Signs, Miller Brands, Elkhart Brass, The National Fire Sprinkler Association, Chieftain Supply, and Columbia/St. Mary’s Hospital.

According to Brings, sponsorships are still available. For more information, contact Brings at 262.770.1430.

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Paul Davis Restoration Inc. is a leader in residential and commercial loss mitigation, reconstruction, and restoration services since 1966. As a national full-service restoration expert, Paul Davis Restoration has more than 230 Paul Davis locations throughout North America.

Bellerose, NY – Paul Daley, Paul Davis Restoration of Queens co-owner, has announced the new business opening in Bellerose.  The insurance restoration and reconstruction company is located at 241-25 Braddock Avenue and will serve customers in Queens County, NY one of the five boroughs of New York City.The company is co-owned by Daley, Desmond Richardson and Joseph Rizzo  According to Daley, the owners are very proud of their new location. “We are confident that our business will set the standard in restoration and remodeling work throughout

Queens and we look forward to being a member of the local business community,” he said. “Our new office will feature a one-stop shop for emergency services and mitigation, as well as residential and commercial building restoration, repairs and reconstruction,” he said.

Daley is a 15 year veteran of Paul Davis Restoration and has served as an Associate to General Manager to VP of Operations of the Long Island office in Brentwood, NY. “While in

Brentwood, the office grew from $1 million in sales to its current $5 million in sales. I have been a long standing top producer in the company’s network with numerous awards including a Top 20 Associate,” said Daley. “I am proud to be one of the most recognized names in the insurance restoration industry in Queens, New York City and

Long Island,” he said.

According to Daley, Joe Rizzo and Desmond Richardson each have extensive experience in the industry. “Joe has five years of experience with Paul Davis serving as Associate to General Manager. He also held the position of property adjuster for Travelers Insurance,” said Daley.  “Joe has been named a Top Producer for Paul Davis with multi-million dollars in sales throughout the years. Joe’s name is recognized in the industry as a top estimator and project manager,” said Daley. 

Desmond Richardson recently joined the Paul Davis network and has a wealth of experience in construction and mold remediation and is an accomplished draftsman. “Desmond will be a tremendous asset to our office and the Paul Davis Restoration network,” said Daley. 

Daley is certified from the Institute of

Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) in water, fire, smoke and mold damage restoration, among others. He also holds certifications from a wide variety of professional organizations and specializes in mold, bio recovery, asbestos removal, as well as crime, trauma and safety training, to name a few. Additionally, Daley and Richardson are partners in Bermuda Remediation & Restoration Company Ltd. which handles mold remediation projects in

Bermuda.

Daley attended Kingsborough

Community College in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from

Canarsie

High School in

Brooklyn. He lives in

Suffolk

County,

Long Island, NY with his family and volunteers and sponsors many youth sports activities. 

Paul Davis has been a leader in residential and commercial loss mitigation, reconstruction, and restoration services since 1966.  As a national full-service restoration expert, Paul Davis Restoration is celebrating its 41st year in business with more than 225 Paul Davis locations throughout North America. For more information about Paul Davis Restoration, call 904.737.2779 or visit the website at www.pdrestoration.com.