--- title: "PuroClean is on the Move with an Active Leadership Presence at Major Industry Events in 2026" url: https://burnaze.com/article/c1c2f10c-56ff-4f4b-b683-d77d5777f814 source: "Franchising.com" original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260415_puroclean_is_on_the_move_with_an_active_leadership_presence_at_major_indust.html category: "Restoration" industry: "Home Services" segment: "Restoration" topics: ["People"] published: 2026-04-15T12:00:00.000Z modified: 2026-10-31T16:23:51.570Z image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/purosystems.jpg --- # PuroClean is on the Move with an Active Leadership Presence at Major Industry Events in 2026 **TL;DR:** PuroClean, a property restoration and remediation franchise brand, is maintaining momentum in 2026 with an active leadership presence at major industry events. The company's leadership will continue to participate in key events, including the Restoration Industry Association Convention and Expo, to expand strategic relationships and stay aligned with industry developments. *originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-04-15. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260415_puroclean_is_on_the_move_with_an_active_leadership_presence_at_major_indust.html).* ## Story These engagements continue to expand strategic relationships with insurance carriers, TPAs, and industry partners, helping ensure PuroClean remains aligned with how restoration professionals and insurance partners work together throughout the claims process. “Being visible and engaged across the industry is a deliberate priority for PuroClean,” said Steve White, President of PuroClean. “Showing up, leading conversations, and staying connected to the broader community ensures we remain at the forefront of where restoration and franchising are headed.” **Throughout the year, PuroClean leadership will continue maintaining a strong presence at key industry events, including:** - Aspire Gala (April 9) - Restoration Industry Association Convention (RIA) and Expo (April 27-29) - RIMS RISKWORLD (May 3-6) - ACCESS National Conference (May 18-21) - Building Owners and Managers Association Convention (June 27-30) - Connected Claims Conference (November 3-4) Notably, Chairman & CEO Mark W. Davis is scheduled to speak at the RIA Convention, contributing to industry dialogue around advancing standards, strengthening partnerships, and supporting the continued evolution of the restoration industry. "[PuroClean’s] leadership and participation benefit not only their Franchise Owners, but the broader network of restoration professionals, helping the industry innovate and grow,” said Saima Hedrick, CEO of the RIA. Earlier in the first quarter, PuroClean was proud to host the RIA AGA PuroClean Networking Event, bringing together restoration professionals for a day of connection, candid conversation, and forward-focused learning. PuroClean also maintained an active presence at several major industry gatherings in the first quarter of 2026, including INTRConnect, VERISK Elevate, the IFA Convention, PLRB Conference, the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference, and more. These engagements reflect PuroClean’s focus on fostering meaningful dialogue and sharing perspectives across restoration professionals, insurance carriers, and industry organizations. “Industry events create valuable opportunities to collaborate with partners across the restoration and insurance industries,” said George Hernandez, Chief Operating Officer of PuroClean. “By staying actively engaged, we strengthen the relationships and knowledge sharing that ultimately support our Franchise Owners and the communities they serve.” PuroClean’s continued presence at industry gatherings reflects the company’s commitment to staying closely aligned with restoration professionals, insurance partners, and industry organizations as the sector navigates increasing complexity, technological advancement, and rising customer expectations. By maintaining that alignment, PuroClean supports stronger collaboration and more informed decision-making across the claims and restoration lifecycle. “Conferences like these give us direct insight into how the restoration and insurance market and its ecosystems are evolving,” said Nick Hindle, Chief Information Officer of PuroClean. “Those insights help guide how we develop the technology and systems that allow our Franchise Owners to operate more efficiently and deliver a better experience for customers and partners. Additionally, the opportunity to interact with so many key partners in the market cannot be understated, or missed.” PuroClean is a leading, world-class service brand for property water damage remediation, fire and smoke damage restoration, mold removal, and biohazard clean-up services, working with both residential and commercial clients. Founded in 2001, PuroClean is a diverse, fast-growing network of over 500 North American franchise locations across the United States and Canada, each independently owned and operated. With a commitment to respond within two hours, the professionals at PuroClean are thoroughly screened, insured, and trained in utilizing the latest cutting-edge mitigation technology to complete the remediation task at hand. Known as the "Paramedics of Property Damage®," PuroClean provides water damage remediation, flood water removal, fire and smoke damage remediation, mold removal, and biohazard cleanup to commercial and residential customers. ## Entities - Franchising.com (publication) - Home Services (sector) - PuroClean (company) - Steve White (person) - restoration industry (topic) - industry events (topic) - Mark Davis (person) - franchise brand (topic) - George Hernandez (person) - Nick Hindle (person) - leadership presence (topic) - Saima Hedrick (person) --- Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260415_puroclean_is_on_the_move_with_an_active_leadership_presence_at_major_indust.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/c1c2f10c-56ff-4f4b-b683-d77d5777f814).