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As chief information officer at BluSky, Aaron Rich is responsible for ensuring IT strategies and processes support company growth, planning and directing the implementation and/or improvement of IT systems, and implementing industry best security practices.

Aaron began his career in the software and systems integration industry more than 20 years ago with a Computer Science Degree from Purdue University.  He joined BluSky in 2022. His career highlights include building and launching a new Claims administration application in the commercial insurance space and his work in the energy sector that drove energy savings by smoothing out peak loads on the grid by leveraging smart thermostats.

In addition to his interest in technology and engineering, Aaron loves to spend time outside.

He currently lives with his spouse and 3 children in Littleton, CO and skis, hikes, and plays golf with his family.

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As chief financial officer for BluSky, Chris leads the company’s financial and accounting initiatives. He is a part of the Executive Leadership Team.

Chris is a is a proven CFO with a stellar track record of delivering results and creating value. He’s a highly pragmatic, results-driven professional who brings an extensive and diverse background in finance and operations, including previous service as CFO for GeoStabilization International and Sundyne. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting from the University of Texas at Austin.

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Chris obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil engineering from Christian Brothers University. He has over 20 years of restoration and renovation construction experience in multi-family, commercial, industrial, and healthcare industries. He has also earned the designations of Certified Restorer (CR). Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC), and a number of additional certifications in the restoration industry.

He was named regional vice president in January 2020. In this role, he leads BluSky’s Tennessee, Arkansas, and Texas offices.

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Dale earned a Bachelor of Science degree in construction engineering technology from the University of Memphis. He has over twenty-five years of estimating and management experience in both the residential and commercial areas of the industry. He has been involved in all aspects of new construction, renovation, and both historical and insurance restoration.

Dale has earned the designation of Certified Restorer (CR) and Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC). Because of this broad base of experience, he has proficiency in a wide array of projects. In fact, a number of organizations and management firms make use of Dale’s expertise and certifications in the continuing education of their employees.

He was named senior vice president of specialty services in January 2022.

Dale previously served on the board for the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) as Chairman of the Education Committee as well as the board for Harding Academy. He currently serves on the board of directors for Golden Cross Senior Ministries.

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As an owner and CSO for BluSky, Dan leads the company’s sales and business development initiatives. He has been with BluSky since 2007 and is currently a part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Dan has a unique background of experience that he has been able to use to benefit BluSky. He led a direct sales organization in the Southwestern Company for seven years early in his career, recruiting and training top teams as well as achieving President’s Club levels in sales every year.  Dan then gained valuable experience on the technical side of the restoration industry as an independent adjuster for Eberl Claim Service. There he handled commercial and residential property claims throughout the country as a top producer for five years.

Folding those two industry experiences together was instrumental in Dan’s success as he entered the restoration industry. Before joining BluSky, he led the growth of a regional restoration company, tripling its size during his tenure. Presented with an opportunity to lead the sales and business development at BluSky compelled Dan to join the team in 2007. Since then, his leadership, passion, and disciplined and competitive drive have been a large contributor to BluSky’s growth. With Dan on the leadership team, BluSky has grown from a regional start-up firm to one of the country’s largest national restoration firms.

Dan grew up in Iowa and graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a Business Administration degree. He and his wife, Naomi, are the parents of five and are very active in their community. Dan has coached football at the youth and high school levels for eight years, serving for two years as head football coach at Valley High School.

Dan strives daily to live up to one of his favorite quotes: “Success is not owned – it is rented, and rent is due every day.”

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Dave Robbins has a widely known reputation for his knowledge and involvement in the construction industry. He has more than 30 years of industry experience, specializing in the restoration and renovation of multi-family properties. He also has extensive commercial and industrial insurance restoration expertise.

Dave has earned the prestigious designations of Certified Restorer (CR), Water Loss Specialist (WLS), Certified Mold Professional (CMP) from the Restoration Industry Association. He also holds the Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) designation from the American Hospital Association.

Dave was named senior vice president of national health care services in January 2020.

Because he is an expert in his field, Dave regularly speaks on industry-related topics at national conventions. Dave served on the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) Board of Directors. He currently serves on the IICRC S-700 committee, which will create the first industry recognized standards for fire and smoke damage restoration. With Dave’s well-rounded experience, skillful communication, and superior client relations skills, he is able to provide BluSky clients with essential support and strength.

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Dave has been actively engaged in the construction industry for nearly two decades. He began his career at one of the larger general contractor firms in the San Francisco Bay Area immediately after graduating from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in construction management. As a project engineer, his focus was on process management and quality control. This is where he gained his passion for customer service.

After spending five years in this role, he and his wife decided to return to Colorado where he became a project manager for a general contractor in Fort Collins, managing projects throughout the Front Range and Rocky Mountain region.

In 2009, Dave was hired as a project manager with a specific intent to manage projects in a new market for BluSky. Soon thereafter, Dave found himself with a devoted client base and enough success to warrant a new office for BluSky in Fort Collins. He spent several years managing and developing the Northern Colorado market before accepting a promotion to become vice president of BluSky’s Denver office.

He was named regional vice president in January 2019. In this role, he leads BluSky’s Colorado, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire offices.

Throughout the years’ Dave, has stayed focused on his construction professionalism but also on the customer experience. A customer once said on a customer survey that under Dave’s watchful eye, BluSky was “a customer service company that happens to perform the restoration.”

Dave currently lives with his wife and two daughters in Aurora, Colorado, and stays active enjoying outdoor activities with his family. He is a member of Denver Active 20/30 and NoCo Unify, which are both young men’s organizations that raise money for at-risk youth charities in Colorado.

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David R. Moll holds a Bachelor of Science in construction management from Colorado State University, which is one of the top schools for construction management in the U.S. He worked as a carpenter while attending college, and prior to entering the restoration industry, he worked nationwide specializing in the commercial construction of hospitals, hotels, and apartment complexes.

He was named executive vice president in May 2020 following the merger between BluSky and HARBRO Emergency and Restoration.

He holds contractor’s licenses in California, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, as well as Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) license #1072 for asbestos and mold work.

Currently, David is a member of the Golden West Chapter of the Young’s President Organization (YPO).

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As BluSky Chief Executive Officer, Drew is responsible for sales, operations, mergers, and acquisitions. He is also a significant driver of employee culture and the BluSky customer experience.

Drew began his career in the construction industry more than 20 years ago with a bachelor’s degree in construction management from the University of Wisconsin Stout.  He joined BluSky in 2007 and has been leading the company’s operations since 2011. He managed the opening of all BluSky’s national locations and is currently heavily involved in the integration of acquisitions and new service offerings.

Drew holds multiple certifications that are specific to the restoration industry, including the Certified Restorer designation (CR #583). He is also the primary license qualifier for BluSky. Drew holds licenses in more than 35 states for general contracting, roofing, asbestos abatement, and mold remediation.

In addition to the day-to-day operations of BluSky, Drew has engaged in public speaking and consulting opportunities including contract negotiations, construction defects, and expert witness testimony.

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Jason, who is the longest acting Vice President with BluSky, opened the company’s first branch office in Colorado Springs in 2009. Through the service and development of a loyal customer base and reputation for doing the right thing, this office became a model for success that BluSky continues to replicate across the country today.

Jason is an expert in the industry with more than 16 years of service. His professional knowledge is a culmination of experience in property loss damage assessment and project management, profit center management and operations, sales and business development, industry certifications and affiliations, and continuing education. Jason is Certified Restorer #625, as designated by Restoration Industry Association, which is a certification program that is widely recognized as the pre-eminent training program in damage repair.

In early 2016, Jason was asked to join the senior leadership team of BluSky, which directs the strategic and long-term goals of the organization. His desire is to mentor and grow the leaders of BluSky locations. Jason’s expertise in building and running an office provides the experience necessary to help lead the company as BluSky continues to grow and prepare for the future.

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As chief human resources officer, Jeff Thornsbury provides executive-level leadership and guidance to BluSky’s human resources operations, including its long-range strategic talent management goals.

A passionate human capital advocate, Jeff brings an extensive background in talent acquisition and employee engagement to BluSky. He joined the firm in June 2020 from Amazon, where he supported 156 locations and over 5,000 employees and associates as a regional senior human resources manager. He reports to BluSky’s chief executive officer and serves on the firm’s executive leadership team.

Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in allied health from Slippery Rock University and earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Averett University.

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For more than 15 years, Kelley has been engaged in the new construction, remodeling, and restoration industry in the Southeast region. After completing his bachelor’s degree in general business with a minor in economics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, he entered the field of construction and restoration. His knowledge and professionalism have earned him a reputation as an industry expert and in 2014, the position of vice president of BluSky’s Atlanta, GA office.

He was named regional vice president in January 2019. In this role, he leads BluSky’s Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida offices.

His professional knowledge is enhanced through on-site project management, production, estimating, insurance affiliations, trade associations, and continuing education programs. Kelley’s areas of expertise include construction materials, methods, and applications; large project scheduling and critical path management; construction management tools and techniques; estimate preparation and pricing negotiation; fire and smoke damage restoration; structural drying and mold remediation; risk management and assessment; and value engineering.

Kelley’s responsibilities include providing all day-to-day sales and operations, timely daily communication and implementation of effective business growth strategies and processes, collaboration with the senior management team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems and processes, and assurance that BluSky’s standard of customer service is constantly achieved and the BluSky Customer Experience is met.

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Mike is responsible for all BluSky construction operations and activities, including corporate and individual office oversight. He is also responsible for safety compliance across all functions of the company and oversees all hiring, training, and development of project managers across the company.

Mike began his career in the commercial & civil construction industry more the 20 years ago after receiving a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Utah State University. He is a performance-driven leader with executive management experience directing construction projects throughout the US and Canada. His extensive experience includes construction & senior project management, full P& L responsibility, staff leadership and development, and completing projects with tight deadlines and strict state and environmental standards.

Mike has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America for over 15 years and has served as scoutmaster multiple times. Mike is very involved in his church and its youth programs. Mike is also a dedicated husband and father; he and his wife, Sharon, live in Erie, Co, and have 4 sons. His family loves everything about the outdoors and enjoys spending time with each other.

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Since 1993, Todd Smith has been an integral part of the BluSky team. He has been responsible for the coordination and sales of hundreds of construction projects ranging from small repairs to $5,000,000 earthquake restoration projects. He is a high honors graduate of the University of Southern California with a degree in political science and a minor in law & society.

He was named regional vice president in 2020. In this role, he leads BluSky’s Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona offices.

The Pacific Northwest region has experienced significant growth over the past five years due to Todd’s uncompromisingly high standards of quality. His style is welcoming and service-driven.

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Travis has been actively engaged in the capital improvement, remodeling, and restoration industry for a number of years both in the Midwest and nationally. He grew up around renovations and his knowledge and professionalism for the construction and restoration fields have earned him the reputation as a leader in the industry. Travis has worked as a project manager, an estimator, and in business development, and has always had a passion for keeping operations running smoothly.

Aside from operations, Travis has been involved in industry affiliations and trade associations such as the Institute for Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Contractors, Apartment Association, and ARGENTUM.

He was named regional vice president in November 2019. In this role, he leads BluSky’s Missouri, Virginia, and Illinois offices.

Prior to working at BluSky, Travis served his country in the United States Army, deploying three times to support his country. Travis earned the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and several others before earning an honorable discharge.

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Wyatt Cox is BluSky’s Vice President of Legal and Compliance and a member of the Executive Leadership Team. His primary responsibilities include directing and managing the company’s legal affairs, overseeing the Risk Department, managing ESG related issues and initiatives, and administering BluSky’s non-profit organization, the BluSky Foundation. Wyatt advises the Executive Leadership and Senior Leadership Teams on legal matters and company objectives, providing ongoing legal direction and support, and plays a key role in driving and growing the business.

Prior to joining BluSky, Wyatt was in private law practice focused on construction, real estate, and business. He litigated a wide variety of civil matters in both state and federal courts and acted as outside general counsel to several construction and real estate businesses, providing legal advice and counseling on a broad range of issues.

Wyatt earned his B.A. from the University of Arizona and his J.D. from the University of Tulsa. He is an active member of the Denver, Colorado, and American Bar Associations. He has served on the Board of Directors for Mile High Young Professionals and held various positions within Denver Active 20-30 Children’s Foundation. Wyatt is a recipient of the Colorado’s Finest award in recognition of his commitment to business, philanthropy, and community.

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As senior vice president of operational growth, Jeff Neihouser supports the organic growth of existing offices and development of new office locations.

He served in various leadership roles in the construction industry for 25 years before joining the restoration industry in 2019. Jeff was raised on a farm in rural Indiana where he was taught many valuable traits that have served him well in his career. He values learning together as a team, helping others fulfill their dreams and aspirations, and being part of a group, team, or business that pursues challenging goals. Pursuing high value accomplishments brings great satisfaction, whether it’s done through personal one-on-one conversations, mission trips, or in business.

Jeff currently lives in Morton, IL, with his wife Sue. They have been married for 38 years and are both very active with their three children and three grandchildren as well as in their church. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys traveling with his wife and family, college football, and a little golf.

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Since beginning with the BluSky family in 2019, Jim has been senior vice president of corporate development. He is responsible for helping existing business owners decide if the acquisition process is the right strategic move as part of his/her overall succession plan.

Jim began his career in insurance sales and sales training before starting in the restoration business. He has worked in many roles in the restoration industry, including business development, sales management, estimating, and project management. For much of his career, Jim served as president of United Services of St. Louis. In that role, Jim’s focus was operational management, team creation, team building, financial health, and most importantly, company culture.

One of Jim’s favorite accomplishments in his career has been the creation of the Lyle Rakers Charitable Foundation, a non-profit that raises money for ALS research.

Jim received a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Lindenwood University. He is happily married to his high school sweetheart, Andrea, and they are the proud parents of Kate and Will.  Jim has coached club volleyball at the junior high and high school levels.

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Warner became a proud member of the BluSky family in December 2021 and is currently senior vice president of corporate development and a member of the executive leadership team.  His passion is working with restoration owners interested in merging their organizations with BluSky and cultivating an atmosphere of valuable benefits, increased opportunities, winning spirit and culture.

As the former president & CEO of J.C. Restoration in Rolling Meadows, IL, Warner has worked in the industry for over 30 years and has pursued extensive education courses including Restoration Industry Association (RIA)’s advanced designation of Certified Restorer in 2004 and Contents Loss Specialist in 2019.  He has over 100 completed large commercial losses under his belt ranging from famous Chicago high-rises such as the Willis Tower to hospitals, food manufacturing plants and multi-unit apartments all over the country.  Warner has engaged in countless consulting opportunities, industry conference presentations, and expert witness testimony.

Warner has a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business/Finance with a minor in Japanese from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL.  He is an active Knights of Columbus and Lions Club member in his hometown.  Warner is happily married to his wife, Chiara and has 3 children: Jaeda, Marcello, and Gianpaolo.

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As vice president of finance, Karen Kaplan is responsible for managing the BluSky accounting team and overseeing company financials.

Karen has a bachelor’s degree in business with a major in accounting from the University of Phoenix. She began her career in the restoration industry over 20 years ago and served as a chief financial officer for 15 of those years.

Karen is an avid sports fan. She and her husband Rich enjoy traveling in the U.S. They live in Rossmoor, CA, and have one son and one daughter.

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