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Darrell Paulson
CEO/President

Advanced Restoration Specialists (ARS) was founded in 1984 when Darrell Paulson anticipated the need for a specialized restoration division separate from his already established carpet and upholstery-cleaning firm. Darrell proceeded into the restoration industry with an intense commitment to satisfy the needs of both the insured and the insurer. Through hard work, many years of experience and continuing education, ARS is now a leading provider of emergency mitigation services specializing in fire, water, mold, and sewage restoration in Southern California. Darrell’s old school philosophy in quality customer service is what has made ARS rise to the opportunity of superior service.

IICRC Certifications:

- Carpet Cleaning Technician (CCT)

- Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician (UFT)

- Journeyman Cleaning Technician

- Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT)

- Odor Control Technician (OCT)

- Basic Repair

- Master Cleaning

- Applied Structural Drying Technician (ASD)

- Firm Certified by IICRC

Industry Certifications:

- Certified Mold Remediator (CMR) #01986 by Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA)

- Certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor (CMRS) by American Indoor Air Quality Council (AIAQC)

Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) Committees:

- Board of Directors since 1983

- Served with 6 Presidents on the Executive Committee for over 10 years

- 1st Vice President since 1998

- Treasurer/Finance Committee Member

- Shareholder

IICRC Task Force Committees:

- Water Restoration Technician

- Applied Structural Drying Task Force Chairman

- Applied Microbial Remediation Technician/ Supervisor (AMRT/S) Task Force Chairman

- Water Damage Standard S-500 1st, 2nd and 3rd Edition

- Task Force Chair for New Mold Remediation Standards by IICRC

- S520 Structural Remediation Committee First and Second Edition

Attended:

- Clean Care Seminars- “Techniques of Comprehensive Deodorization”

- Completed training program for DuPont Master Series Carpet Care Systems

- Completed Advanced Technical Seminar- “Mold Remediation in Buildings” by Environmental Testing & Technology, Inc. (CM approval #15025) in San Diego

- Successfully completed Chuck Dewald’s Emergency Hands On Drying School in Tennessee for a 3 Day Course

Member of:

- Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, Restoration Certification (IICRC)

- American Indoor Air Quality Council (AIAQC)

- Carpet & Fabricare Institute (CFI)

- Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR)

- Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA)

- Water Loss Institute (WLI)

- National Institute of Disaster Restoration (NIDR)

- Building Owners & Managers Association of the Greater Los Angeles Area (BOMA-GLA)

- Past Chairman of Society of Cleaning Technicians (SCT)

Instructor/ Speaker:

- Instructor of CE Courses within the Insurance Industry for the past 4 years: Insurance Women of Los Angeles, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of the South Bay, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Long Beach, Various IBA West Chapters, etc… as well as, offering CE courses at our training facility on approved courses by the Department of Insurance such as Fire & Water Damage, Mold Remediation and Restoration of Personal Property.

- Instructed a CE course with Insurance Skills Center offering a 4 hour/4 credit course on “Insurance and Mold” for various Insurance Companies throughout Southern California.

- Instructor for CE courses approved by the Department of Real Estate for commercial Property Managers

- Approved instructor of Registered Professional Adjuster (RPA) courses

- Master of Ceremonies and Speaker at the Dri-Eaz Restorative Drying Symposium

- Combined Claims Conference- “Fraudulent Claims” Presentation

Owner:

- Advanced Restoration Specialists, Inc.

- ALLPRO Communication Technologies

- Advanced Equipment Rentals

- Real Estate Professional

License:

- B- General Contractor

- C- 10 Electrical

- HIC (Home Inspector Certification)

- C-15 Flooring & Flooring Covering

- C- 33 Painting & Decorating

"We're Ready When You Need Us"...Since 1984
Serving Commercial & Residential Industry

2548 Strozier Ave. - S. El Monte, CA 91733 - Email Us at ars@advrestore.com - 800-310-4911

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