Kip F. Evans

Kip Evans brings over 40 years of experience in construction and insurance restoration. As a Senior Advisor he provides guidance on large-loss claims, estimating strategy and project planning. He holds a Michigan Builder's License and multiple IICRC certifications in water, fire and smoke restoration. Kip has been recognized for his work on complex fire losses, including a feature on A&E's “Disaster Guy.”

Blake Ritter

Blake Ritter oversees operations and business development, focusing on process improvement, system implementation and company growth. He holds IICRC certifications in water and fire restoration, and has experience across operations management, marketing and strategic planning. Blake works to streamline internal workflows, improve efficiency and support scalable growth across all areas of the business.

Nick Fritz

Nick Fritz leads DriForce's Environmental Department, overseeing mold remediation and environmental services. With over 10 years of experience he has worked in field operations, estimating and project management. He holds IICRC Water Damage Certification along with MII Mold Remediation and Mold Inspector certifications. Nick manages complex environmental projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety protocols.

“We woke up on a Monday morning to a totally flooded basement, malfunctioned hot water tank, called Nick Fritz with DriForce — not only did he calm me down, he had a team onsite within the hour.” — Kathy, Google review

Steven Schamehorn

Steven Schamehorn has over 15 years of experience in restoration, specializing in water mitigation, smoke cleaning and contents handling. He holds an IICRC Water Damage Certification and is experienced in project scoping, documentation and coordination with field teams. Steven focuses on accurate estimating and efficient project execution.

Casey Carver

Casey Carver brings over 20 years of experience in the restoration and construction industry, with hands-on knowledge across all aspects of services. His background includes fieldwork, project coordination and estimating, giving him a well-rounded understanding of project scope and execution. Casey focuses on accurate estimating, thorough documentation and supporting efficient project delivery.

“The only restoration company that picked up the phone at around 11:30pm when we found our basement flooded. Casey and Harold did great job. Impressed!” — Agnes, Google review

Dan Arnold

Dan Arnold brings over 40 years of experience in construction and restoration. As Production Manager he oversees field operations, project execution and team coordination. His background includes carpentry, mold and asbestos-related work, and large-scale project management. Dan ensures projects are completed efficiently and to company standards.

Jed Smith

Jed Smith is a master carpenter with over 20 years of experience in construction and restoration. As a Project Manager he combines his craftsmanship background with strong leadership to oversee projects from start to finish. Jed is known for his attention to detail, professionalism and commitment to quality, ensuring each project is completed to a high standard.

Nick Moran

Nick Moran leads DriForce's sales and marketing efforts, focusing on client acquisition, strategic partnerships and brand growth. He brings a strong background in account management and service-based sales, with experience building relationships across property management, insurance and commercial sectors. Nick plays a key role in driving revenue while maintaining a high standard of client communication and responsiveness.

Heather Stupera

Heather Stupera runs day-to-day office operations, managing claim relations and the timelines that keep every job moving. She handles client communication from the first call through to the final invoice, and is usually the person who has already chased a detail down before anyone else notices it is missing. A great deal of this operation runs smoothly because she is the one watching it.

Laura Russ

Laura Russ is an accounting specialist and looks after the financial side of the business day to day. She keeps records accurate and billing clear, so that customers and carriers alike get numbers that add up and statements they can actually follow.

Anthony Rogers

Anthony Rogers specializes in accounts receivable, following invoices and payments through to settlement. He works directly with customers and insurance carriers to keep billing straightforward and to answer questions quickly, so the paperwork side of a claim never becomes one more thing to worry about.