SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, Oceana, Dam Neck and Green Run Employee Photos

Our Crew

SERVPRO of Virginia Beach Crew. Our entire team takes great pride in the work we do. We continuously receive training in different aspects of the job to ensure all staff are up-to-date on required skills.

Anna Cheracles

Anna is an Owner and Brand Development Manager at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach. She was born in Annapolis, Maryland, moved around a bit when she was younger, and has lived in Virginia Beach since she was 5. She graduated from Cox High School and attended Tidewater Community College and Old Dominion University. She loves spending time with her husband Jason and 3 children; Ray, Maddox and Charlee and their 2 dogs; Bella and Molly. Anna was raised in the industry and bleeds SERVPRO green and orange. She has worked on & off at SERVPRO since she could fold an envelope and has been here full time since December 2007. She loves her life and career at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach and being able to help our customers in their time of need.

Certifications:

- Water Damage Restoration by The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)

- Mold Remediation

- Subrogation

 -SERVPRO Employee Certification Training Program (ECTP) in Crew Training, Water, Fire and Carpet & Upholstery

Jason Cheracles

Jason Cheracles is Operations Manager at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach. He was born and raised in Virginia Beach. He is happily married with 3 kids. He has worked at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach since 2008. Jason grew up playing baseball, basketball, and football. He loves to golf and fish.

Certifications:

- Lead Renovator -Water Damage Restoration by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)

- Commercial Drying Specialist (CDS)

- Subrogation

- SERVPRO Employee Certification Training Program (ECTP) in Crew Training, Water, Fire, and Carpet & Upholstery

- Adult and Child CPR Certified

Katie Bolin

Katie Bolin is a Departmental Manager at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach. She grew up in Virginia Beach and attended Cox High School. She played soccer for 12 years and loves to hunt and fish whenever she possibly can. Katie is happily married to Austin Bolin and has 2 kids that constantly keep her moving but bring her such much happiness. SERVPRO has been a part of her life since she was born and she is ready to be a part of the next generation to take over a company her parents have built into such an amazing business.

Certifications:

- SERVPRO Employee Certification Training Program (ECTP) in Crew Training Water and Carpet & Upholstery

- Water Damage Restoration by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)

Duane Dickinson

Duane Dickinson is a Project Manager at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach. He grew up in Virginia Beach and attended Bayside Elementary, Middle and High Schools. (Go Marlins). He played basketball his freshman and sophomore years. He attended Tidewater Community College. Duane is engaged to Lashonda Thompson. He is an Xbox fan and a Redskins fan (HTTR). Duane has worked at SERVPRO OF VIRGINIA Beach since 2004. He is hardworking, a team player, and funny at times, helps others, and is smart.

Certifications:

- Water Damage Restoration by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)

- Mold Remediation Supervisor

- Microbial Contamination & Remediation

- SERVPRO Employee Certification Training Program (ECTP) in Crew Training, Water, Fire, and Carpet & Upholstery.

Corey Doe

Corey Doe is a Restoration Consultant at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, he has been with our SERVPRO family since March of 2017.  Corey is originally from Watertown, NY but visited over 40 countries throughout his 22 year career in the United States Navy.  Since retiring from the Navy, Corey spends his time with his wife and two children or on the golf course.  

Certifications:

- Water Damage Restoration by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) (WRT)

Angela Meyer

Angela Meyer is a Restoration Consultant at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach. She has been with SERVPRO of Virginia Beach since February 2018 with her, she brings over 16 years of sales and management experience. Angela believes in the services we provide and loves being able to help our customers in their time of need. She sees herself being with SERVPRO of Virginia Beach for many years to come. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Angela graduated with honors from Baytown Catholic Academy in Crosby, TX. She is a HUGE fan of the New York Giants, the New York Yankees and the New York Rangers. She also loves spending time with her husband, Ken. They have a blended family that consists of six children; Cassandra, Anthony, Elaine, Jessica, Tyler and KJ. Angela’s six grandchildren – twins Giovanni and Antonio, Kyle, Lilee and Asher, and Zara - are her world. She loves cooking big family dinners every Sunday – Italian is her specialty!

Lisa Corley

Lisa Corley is the Office Manager at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach and has been with the company since October of 2012. She has three boys and her world revolves around them. Lisa was once featured on SERVPRO'S "Find the Best, Share the Best" series for Office Managers.

In her off time, she enjoys binge watching Netflix, being at the pool/beach and napping.

Certifications:

- SERVPRO Employee Certification Training Program (ECTP) in Crew Training.

- Water Damage Restoration (WRT) by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) 

Pam Lawson

Pam Lawson is a Job File Coordinator at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach. She has been with our SERVPRO family since August of 2013. She grew up in Virginia Beach and has two children. One is a R.N. and the other still completing his college education after two years at Virginia Wesleyan. Pam has a special place in her heart for FIREFIGHTERS as her late father was a City of Norfolk Retired Firefighter of 35 years. She loves the Tidewater area and especially the military and the "Sound of Freedom" in our backyard. She is a BIG TIM TEBOW FAN, as well as a fan of football overall. Her work experience involves being in sales for over 20 years.

Certifications:

- SERVPRO Employee Certification Training Program (ECTP)

Austin Bolin

Austin is a Project Manager at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach. He grew up in Virginia Beach and attended Cox High School. Austin has played competitive soccer all of his life. He is happily married to Katie Bolin and they have 2 kids he loves dearly.

Certifications:

- Water Restoration Damage (WTR) by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning & Restoration Certification (IICRC)

- Applied Structural Drying 

Esteban Casillas

Esteban Casillas is a Crew Chief at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach and has been with our SERVPRO family since June of 2016. He was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Virginia Beach in 1998. He went to Green Run High School. Esteban has three kids. He is an outdoors person and loves the water.

Certifications: 

- Water Damage Restoration (WRT) by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)

Bryan Marshall

Bryan comes to us from Ohio and is a die-hard SERVPRO tech. He has been with SERVPRO of Virginia Beach since 2016 and is currently a Crew Chief. Bryan loves working, the outdoors and his kids. When he is not working, he loves to work on his motorcycle. He enjoys long walks on the beach and suntanning. Bryan's aunt also works at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach. One interesting thing about Bryan is that he has a 6th finger on one hand.

DeAndre Reeves

DeAndre Reeves started with SERVPRO of Virginia Beach as a Production Technician in February 2014 and has worked his way up to Crew Chief. DeAndre grew up in West Chesapeake and attend Western Branch High School. He is a boxing fan and music artist. DeAndre has one daughter who is 3 years old.

Certifications:

- SERVPRO Employee Certification Training Program (ECTP)

- Water Damage Restoration (WRT) by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)

Malcolm Williams

Malcolm grew up in Virginia Beach and attended Princess Ann High School, where he played both basketball and football. He enjoys sports, fishing and traveling. His family lives in Georgia. Malcolm has two children; a son, 7 years old and a daughter who is 24. He has worked in the restoration industry for 11 years. Malcolm previously worked for SERVPRO of Virginia Beach for about 2 and a half years and is back as a Crew Chief. Malcolm is a chocolate freak!

Stefan Spell

Stefan Spell is the Warehouse Foreman at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach.  He makes sure our crews are all ready bright and early for all jobs and that our vehicles are all stocked and ready to go. He grew up in Virginia Beach and has worked at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach since December of 2012. Stefan likes sports and is an active person. He is friendly, likeable and works hard. He likes to look good and stay positive about things. Stefan has two beautiful kids.

Certifications:

- SERVPRO Employee Certification Training Program (ECTP)

Ray Cheracles

Ray is working at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach as a Production Technician . He is from Norfolk, VA. Ray has played baseball, soccer, basketball and hockey. He can also play the piano. Ray says he comes from a large family; several of which are either owners or work here at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach.

Travis Johnson

Travis Johnson is a Production Technician at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach and has been with our SERVPRO family since September of 2016.  He specializes in fire structure and content cleaning. Travis grew up in North Carolina and Virginia and graduated High School in 1999. He played basketball and ran cross county. He enjoys just chillin' at the house and playing pool for fun and fishing. Travis has been married since 2005. Travis served 14 years in the Navy and went to Iraq three times and Afghanistan once and survived it all.

Certifications: 

- Fire smoke and restoration technician (FSRT) by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)

Kristofer Spell

Kristofer Spell (prefers to be called Kris) is a Production Technician at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach. He is from Virginia Beach and has been in the restoration industry since 2011 and has been with our SERVPRO family since July 2015. He feels his job is a great learning experience and he is glad to be part of a team of dedicated and hard workers. Kris has two brothers and one sister. He likes to go to the beach, out of town and to go site-seeing.

Bella

Bella began working at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach in 2008 while she was just a puppy. She has taken on the role of guard dog and frequently growls to let us know when we need to get back to work. When Bella is not at the office she enjoys snuggling up on a pillow for long naps.

Jennifer Howe

Jennifer has been in marketing and sales for over 30 years.  She has a passion for sales and building the bond of trust through professional relationships, that, ultimately grow sales and increases business.  Jennifer returned to Virginia over 8 years ago to be there for family.  She has also lived and worked in Colorado and Nevada.  She has been an avid runner for over 25 years she has completed 10 half marathons.  Jennifer has also been a Special Olympics basketball coach for 6 years.

Lauren

Lauren is a Job File Coordinator at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach. She is From Norfolk, va and attended Granby High.  She played softball for 12 years.  Her hobbies include watching murder documentaries and horror movies.  Lauren has a teenage son.  She has been with our SERVPRO of Virginia Beach since 2021.  Lauren says the most interesting (weird) thing about her is that she does NOT like Chocolate

James Duriga

James is the Reconstruction Manger at SERVPRO of Virginia Beach. James has close to 20 years experience in the reconstruction industry. He is originally from San Diego and has a associates degree in Fire Science, and a Bachelor degree in Paramedicine.  On his off time he enjoys rebuilding trucks and Jeeps just for fun. You can always find James with a fishing pole. James is also a US NAVY Veteran.