PuroClean Company Management

Gordon Gamble, President, PuroClean Canada

Gordon Gamble joined PuroClean in July 2008 as the Director of Canadian Business Development and become President of PuroClean Canada on August 31, 2009. Mr. Gamble currently serves on the Board of Directors of the community relief charity Hands Across the Nations. Mr. Gamble founded and served as President of the Franchisor Mr. Handyman of Canada from October 2001 to May 2004. Mr. Gamble owned a Mr. Handyman franchise from 2001 to 2007. Mr. Gamble owned a ServiceMaster franchise from 1988 to 2007.

PuroClean CEO Lauren Reid

Lauren John Reid, Chief Executive Officer

Lauren John Reid is a noted restoration industry veteran with a track record of success in all aspects of new business development. His resume includes 18 years of industry experience with Munters Corporation, Moisture Control Service (MCS) Division, a global leader in structural drying and emergency restoration services.

During his tenure with MCS, Mr. Reid served as the Executive Vice President of Global Operations and President for area Americas MCS and was responsible for business development and day-to-day division operations for the Americas, as well as operational guidance for Europe and Asia. He oversaw costs capture and delivery of services, monitored utilization rates of personnel, equipment and project scopes, and managed customer relationships on a global basis.

During his tenure at MCS, Reid worked with Global and Regional Insurance firms, Government and Fortune 500 clients as a partner in the restoration and mitigation process. He was involved with numerous high-profile water damage and restoration projects, including the firm’s 120 projects in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Mr. Reid holds a Masters of Business Administration from Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management.

Veronica Paz, CPA

Veronica Paz, CPA, Chief Financial Officer

Veronica is presently working on her Doctoral degree at Nova Southeastern University to obtain her Doctorate in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. She has achieved her Masters Degree in Accounting with a concentration in Accounting Information Systems, and her Bachelors Degree in Accounting and Management, having graduated Cum Laude. In addition to these accomplishments, Veronica is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and is a Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP). Veronica has professional experience working with a franchise organization, making her the ideal addition to our team.

Marci Kleinsasser

Marci Kleinsasser, CFE, Vice President, Marketing

Marci Kleinsasser joined PuroClean® in 2008 as the Director of National Marketing for the Franchise Support Center, bringing over 20 years of experience in the advertising, marketing and franchising industries. Kleinsasser is responsible for creating brand-differentiating marketing and communications programs for franchisee sales growth and franchise development initiatives.

Prior to her current role at PuroClean, Kleinsasser was the Vice President of Marketing and Communications with Coverall Cleaning Concepts. Kleinsasser was responsible for launching Coverall’s first-of-its-kind television campaign in the industry, targeting potential franchise owners. The campaign resulted in record leads for the company with an 80 percent reduction in lead generation costs.

Prior to Coverall, Kleinsasser was the Director of Marketing for Benihana, Inc., an operator of one of the largest chains of Asian-themed restaurants. Before her position at Benihana, Kleinsasser was the Manager of Partnership Marketing for Alamo Rent A Car, Inc., where she managed all partnership marketing efforts, including promotions with Buena Vista Homes Videos, AT&T, American Express and VISA.

Prior to those posts, Kleinsasser was the Director of Marketing for Kenny Rogers Roasters Corporation, where she set the direction for all marketing and advertising creative strategies. She also held additional positions including an Account Supervisor at Tinsley Advertising and a Regional Marketing Coordinator for Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

Kleinsasser started her career in advertising as an Account Executive at BBDO South Advertising. Kleinsasser holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Florida International University, holds a Mini-MBA from Nova Southeastern University and is a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) by the International Institute for Franchise Education.

Steve Leger, Executive Vice President of Operation, PuroClean

Steve Leger joined PuroClean as the Executive Vice President of Operations in February 2010. Leger, who has 30 years of experience in information technology, is responsible for enhancing PuroClean’s existing process, technology and training to help franchise owners become more visible and better connected to the insurance industry. Prior to joining PuroClean, Leger worked as the Vice President of Insurance Services for Mohawk Industries.  He also spent seven years as Chief Information Officer for SERVPRO Industries and three years with E.H. Boeckh, a supplier of building cost information, where he designed the first ever Windows-based property insurance industry software. Leger holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Sciences from LaSalle University and an Executive MBA certificate from Tulane University. Originally from Southern California, Leger now resides in Coral Springs, FL.