Mike Brill is a nationally recognized expert in the restoration industry with over 20 years of hands-on experience and leadership. He is an Xactimate Certified Trainer (XCT) with a Level 3 certification and has personally written and negotiated over $40 million in estimates ranging from residential claims to complex commercial losses.

Mike holds multiple Master IICRC certifications in Water Restoration, Fire & Smoke Restoration, and Textile Cleaning, and is also certified in Large Loss Mastery—a distinction that underscores his ability to manage and execute high-stakes, multi-layered restoration projects.

He is the founder and President of XCEL Restoration Academy, where he provides personalized Xactimate training, operational consulting, and team development for restoration companies across the country. Known for his straightforward, real-world teaching style, Mike excels at bridging the gap between textbook knowledge and field application.

In addition to his work at XCEL, Mike currently serves as the Reconstruction Manager at Frontier Services Group in Houston, TX, where he builds scalable systems, leads cross-functional teams, and oversees high-volume project execution.

Whether you’re new to Xactimate or looking to refine advanced estimating skills, Mike brings the depth, clarity, and experience to help you level up and win more profitable jobs.