Partnerships Through A Pandemic

Shawn Folks • July 28, 2020

At the heart of our business, our team strives to live out five core values each day. One of those, partnership, is at the forefront. What is partnership? Partnership can be defined as, “the state or condition of being a partner; participation; association; joint interest.”


Since early March, Guarantee Restoration Services has worked with numerous organizations along the Gulf Coast. These charitable partnerships have given us the opportunity to serve our community during such a difficult time for all.


GREATER BATON ROUGE FOOD BANK

In mid-May, we started a campaign to garner engagement and bring awareness to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank’s mission. Currently, this food bank serves 11 parishes in the extended Baton Rouge area. Before COVID-19, they donated 100,000 meals per month. Since the pandemic began, it has donated that amount per week. After a month-long campaign, we were able to reach our goal of 500 likes and shares. On Friday, July 17th, GRS donated $1500.00 to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. We also donated fogging services to their 50,000+ square foot facility.

OCHSNER HOSPITALS

The Ochsner Hospital System includes 40 owned, managed and affiliated hospitals and specialty hospitals and more than 100 health centers and urgent care centers across Louisiana and coastal Mississippi. In June, we donated $1500.00 to the Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge. Additionally, our team went to the Ochsner Medical Center in Kenner on July 9th and 10th to disinfect vehicles for all healthcare workers and first responders. In addition to the cleanings, workers were provided waters, Gatorades and snacks courtesy of GRS.

LIVINGSTON PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Back during the 2016 flood, the Livingston Parish Public School system called on Guarantee Restoration to restore and re-occupy many its schools. At the end of May, our team successfully cleaned all 43 of its school campuses. Most recently, the school board contracted us to re-clean every school building before the 2020-2021 school year starts in a couple weeks. This partnership was featured on few, local news outlets, including WBRZ Channel 5NBC Channel 33 and Fox Channel 44.

MASKS DONATIONS

Finally, Guarantee Restoration has donated masks to a couple different governmental entities. First, District Attorney Hillar Moore picked up some masks for his office. We also gave some additional masks to Sheriff Sid Gautreaux and his deputies at the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office.

THERE WHEN YOU NEED US MOST

As we continue to face the COVID-19 pandemic, we have continuously adapted our business practices and done what we can to help those in need. Service is incredibly important to our company, and we are thankful for the opportunities we have had to serve our communities in need.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Zack Klein Director of Marketing and Business Development 225-753-8682 Zack@247GRS.com Guarantee Restoration Services Launches National Sales Team to Expand Strategic Partnerships Across the Country BATON ROUGE, La. – June 16, 2026 – Guarantee Restoration Services (GRS), a leading full-service restoration contractor serving the Gulf Coast since 1974, is proud to announce the implementation of its new National Sales Team. This strategic initiative marks an exciting step forward in the company’s continued growth and commitment to serving clients and partners on a broader scale. The newly established team will be led by Barrett Dick, Director of National Sales, alongside Zack Klein, Director of Business Development and Marketing. Together, they have played a pivotal role in growing GRS relationships across multiple industries throughout the Gulf Coast and beyond for over a decade. The team also includes newly hired account executives, David Stern and Chad Catalano. “Over the years, we have seen our partnerships and opportunities continue to grow beyond our traditional footprint,” said Zack Klein, Director of Business Development and Marketing at Guarantee Restoration Services. “Creating a dedicated National Sales Team allows us to strengthen those relationships, support our partners on a larger scale, and continue expanding the reach of the GRS brand, while staying true to the service and responsiveness we are known for.” Dick, who will celebrate 10 years with GRS next month, brings extensive industry knowledge and leadership experience to the role. He holds multiple Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) credentials, including Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT), Applied Structural Drying (ASD), Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT), and Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technician (FSRT). 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. 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