FirstOnSite Restoration Strengthens Ontario Senior Leadership Team

By Baxter Hall | July 31, 2017 | Last updated on September 9, 2024
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FirstOnSite Restoration, Canada’s leading independent disaster restoration services provider, has strengthened the senior management team in Ontario by promoting Dennis Van Luit to the newly created role of Director of Operations – Ontario. Dennis joins the leadership team of Jason Prescott who was appointed Senior Vice President – Ontario in April of 2016.

In this new role, Dennis is supporting the growth of the Ontario Region, ensuring performance related to KPIs and workflow, working with Branch Operations to improve overall efficiencies, and providing support to the local branches.

“Dennis bolsters the strong existing team run by Jason Prescott – one that continues to grow FirstOnSite in the Province of Ontario and ensures the company is delivering the highest standards of customer experience in our industry,” says Dave Demos, Chief Executive Officer, FirstOnSite Restoration. “With this experienced leadership group in place, we will continue to provide the very best in restoration service to homes and businesses in times of crisis.”

With 19 years of industry experience, Dennis Van Luit began his career as an adjuster before moving to restoration. Dennis ran the Brockville operations for General Maintenance Contractors prior to the company joining FirstOnSite in 2008, and continued to run the branch as it integrated into the FirstOnSite brand. In 2016, Dennis led the opening of FirstOnSite’s new Ottawa branch, and added its management to his role, demonstrating his commitment to the team and customers FirstOnSite serves. Dennis has a proven track record of success and respect within the industry, and has made a strong addition to the Central Region team.

Senior Vice President – Central Region, Jason Prescott has been with FirstOnSite since 2008.   Jason’s industry knowledge and experience in sales and operations are of significant value in the helping the company continue to set industry standards. Jason is an original owner of one of FirstOnSite’s founding companies operating in Eastern Ontario, and has been a key asset to FirstOnSite through the years.

About FirstOnSite Restoration

FirstOnSite Restoration Limited is the leading independent Canadian disaster restoration services provider, providing remediation, restoration and reconstruction services nationwide, and for the U.S. large loss and commercial market. With approximately 1,000 employees, more than 35 locations, 24/7 emergency service and a commitment to customer service, FirstOnSite proudly serves the residential, commercial and industrial sectors.

In May 2016, FirstOnSite joined forces with U.S.-based Interstate Restoration, expanding its resource base, and extending its customer service offering and collectively becoming the second largest restoration service provider in North America.

For more information visit: www.firstonsite.ca or call 1.877.778. 6731, and follow @firstonsite on Twitter at www.twitter.com/firstonsite.

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