Lisa Lavender holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Penn State and is an IICRC Master Fire, Water, and Textile Restorer. As Chief Operating Officer and co-owner of both Restoration Technical Institute (RTI) and Berks • Fire • Water Restorations, Inc., founded in 2000, Lisa brings over two decades of experience in restoration and reconstruction, paired with a deep passion for education and industry advancement.
In 2012, Lisa founded RTI to help others find joy and success in the restoration field through hands-on training and professional development. Her commitment to empowering contractors continued in 2018, when she partnered with iRestore Software as VP of Operations Design, expanding her ability to support restoration businesses nationwide.
Beyond her leadership roles, Lisa contributes to the industry as a regular columnist for R&R Magazine (“Restoring Success”) and as an author, instructor, and course developer. Through her work, she strives to share knowledge, inspire passion, and help others build meaningful, successful careers in the restoration industry.
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