Meet The Team | Eric Pecoraro

Christina Mullins • June 15, 2023

Happy June! It’s hard to believe that almost half of 2023 has come and gone. June 1st marked the first day of storm season. Our team is ready to respond, restore and reoccupy should a disaster occur. This month, we would like to introduce you to Eric Pecoraro, who is a technician at our Lafayette branch!

 

Eric was born and raised in Lafayette. After graduating from Acadiana High School, he was an associate in the sports department at Academy. He joined our team in May 2021 and just celebrated his second work anniversary. 

 

Personally, Eric is a new Dad to his son River, who is five months old. In his spare time, he enjoys hunting and fishing. He really loves watching sports, especially baseball and football. His favorite teams are LSU and the New Orleans Saints.  

 

In addition, I asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. He stated, “Growing up, my dream job was to be a coach or something that has to do with sports. The sports world has my heart." 

 

As I wrote this article, I also posed the question asking him what he likes about working for GRS. Eric responded, “I love the people I work with! Being able to work with my brother and my best friend every day definitely makes this job a lot easier.” Working for Guarantee Restoration Services actually runs in the Pecoraro Family, as his older brother Jacob has worked for our team since June 2018. 

 

Finally, he gave some advice to both our team members and leaders. He said, “For my fellow employees, my advice is be kind to one another and help each other out. It could be helping out with paperwork or showing someone how to do something in a more efficient way. As techs, we have to have each other's backs. My advice for leaders would be communication. Making sure that everyone understands what needs to be done and for it to be done the right way. Understanding the job in its entirety helps it go smoothly each time.” 


Come Join Our Team!

GRS is hiring at all of our branches. We have three Louisiana locations in Lafayette, Baton Rouge and New Orleans. We also have two locations in Mississippi in Jackson and Gulfport.  If you or someone you know is looking for a new position, or wants to make a career change, visit our website to see a full list of current available positions. We encourage you to apply today!

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After graduating from Louisiana State University, Barrett began his professional career with Marucci Sports before joining Guarantee Restoration Services in July 2016. Just weeks into his time with the company, the historic Great Flood of 2016 impacted Southeastern Louisiana, providing him with firsthand experience managing large-scale losses and coordinating restoration efforts for major school districts and commercial clients. Since then, he has helped cultivate business development efforts throughout Louisiana and nationally, working closely with partners in hospitality, education, government, healthcare, and other commercial sectors. “Our focus has always been relationship-driven,” said Dick. “We want our clients and partners to know they have a team they can rely on before, during, and after a disaster. This National Sales Team is another way we are investing in those relationships and positioning Guarantee to better serve organizations wherever they need us.” As part of the expansion, GRS hired David Stern as a National Sales Account Executive. Stern brings more than a decade of high-level sales and relationship management experience from the professional sports industry. Prior to joining our team, he served with the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans organization, where he consistently ranked among the organization’s top sales representatives and generated more than $38 million in multiyear contracts throughout his career. “David’s experience of building relationships, managing high-profile partnerships, and delivering exceptional client service makes him a tremendous addition to our team,” added Klein. “His background and skillset align perfectly with the direction we are heading as a company.” The National Sales Team also includes Chad Catalano, who joined Guarantee Restoration Services in January 2026. Catalano brings nearly two decades of restoration industry experience, with a strong background in sales leadership, project coordination, and relationship development throughout the Southeast and Gulf South regions. Prior to joining GRS, Catalano served as National Sales Manager for ServiceMaster DSI and spent more than 16 years with US Restoration as a Sales and Project Coordinator. Throughout his career, he has built long-standing partnerships while helping clients navigate complex restoration and recovery projects. In addition to his restoration industry experience, Catalano also spent several years as a successful high school baseball coach in the New Orleans area, earning multiple district championships and Coach of the Year honors. His leadership, communication skills, and client-focused approach make him a valuable addition to the growing national team. Guarantee Restoration Services continues to serve clients across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama with six locations in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and New Orleans, Louisiana; Gulfport and Jackson, Mississippi; and Mobile, Alabama. With the implementation of its National Sales Team, GRS is further expanding its ability to support partners across the country through large-loss response, catastrophe recovery, and national account relationships. The company specializes in water, fire, mold, storm, and biohazard restoration, as well as reconstruction and pre-loss planning services. For more information about Guarantee Restoration Services, visit www.GuaranteeRestoration.com or call 1-800-349-HELP (4357).
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