Nasutsa Mabwa Receives 2025 Entrepreneurial Women of Impact Award
Sam Simon
October 23, 2025Nasutsa Mabwa, CEO and Co-Owner of ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, has been recognized as one of 24 trailblazing women honored at the 2025 Entrepreneurial Women of Impact Awards. This recognition celebrates women leaders who drive economic growth and create lasting community impact. Mabwa’s leadership and dedication have helped establish ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons as a trusted restoration partner across Chicagoland.
Nasutsa Mabwa, CEO and Co-Owner of ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, has been recognized as one of 24 trailblazing women honored at the 2025 Entrepreneurial Women of Impact Awards, presented by the Women Presidents Organization (WPO) in partnership with Women Elevating Women (W.E.W.) and sponsored by J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking.
The awards ceremony took place in Chicago and celebrated women leaders who are creating economic growth and lasting community impact across North America. Honorees represent industries ranging from technology to construction and restoration — each selected for their exceptional leadership, innovation, and influence.
“This year’s honorees have built remarkable businesses while creating ripple effects in their local communities. It is a privilege to honor their vision and accomplishments,” said Camille Burns, CEO of the Women Presidents Organization.
A Recognition That Reflects Leadership and Trust
For property managers, homeowners, and commercial clients, awards like this are more than symbolic. They signal a trusted partner — one with proven leadership, industry expertise, and a long-standing record of service.
Under Nasutsa Mabwa’s leadership, ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons has expanded its restoration operations across Chicago, the North Shore, Lake County, and DuPage County. The company has become a go-to restoration partner for both single-family and multi-unit properties — delivering expert response and coordination in high-stakes emergencies.
About Nasutsa Mabwa
Nasutsa Mabwa is a nationally recognized business leader and restoration industry expert with more than 20 years of experience in operations, disaster response, and community development. As CEO and Co-Owner of ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, she has helped grow the company into one of Chicagoland’s most trusted disaster restoration providers.
Her leadership has earned the company national and regional recognition, including the Inc. 5000 ranking, the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, and the Chicago Star Awards. She is a member of the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) and an advocate for workforce development and supplier diversity.
Nasutsa is also the co-author of the book RESTORE: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Home As Your Most Valuable Asset, a practical guide for homeowners facing water, fire, or storm damage. The book reflects her deep commitment to helping property owners protect what matters most and is available on Amazon.
About ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons
Founded in Chicago in 1929, ServiceMaster is the nation’s oldest disaster restoration company. ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons is an MBE/WBE-certified franchise with over 40 years of local service, proudly serving Chicago and its northwest suburbs, the North Shore, Lake County, and DuPage County. The company provides IICRC-certified residential and commercial disaster restoration services.
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Sam Simon
Sam Simon is the Co-Owner and Managing Director of ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, a certified MBE/WBE disaster restoration and specialty cleaning firm proudly serving Cook, Lake, and DuPage Counties in Illinois. With over 30 years of experience in restoration project management, field operations, and emergency response, Sam plays a vital leadership role in overseeing service execution, technician development, reconstruction, and subcontractor coordination.
He holds the IICRC’s highest technical designation as a Master Fire & Water Restorer, a distinction achieved by fewer than 1% of professionals in the restoration industry. His technical scope includes water and flood damage restoration, fire and smoke recovery, mold remediation, and post-disaster reconstruction across both residential and commercial sectors.
Sam has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to helping communities in crisis. He has participated in large-scale disaster recovery efforts across the U.S., providing boots-on-the-ground leadership during Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, and Harvey, as well as catastrophic floods, wildfires, and deep freeze events throughout Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, and beyond. His dedication to serving distressed families and businesses in the wake of national catastrophes reflects both his personal values and ServiceMaster’s mission of restoring peace of mind.
In 2019, Sam was selected for the HACIA Contractor Training Program, a competitive six-month construction management cohort offered by the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association. The program delivers intensive instruction in blueprint reading, estimating, project management, and construction law—skills that support the company’s continued growth in emergency build-back and general contracting services.
Before co-founding ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, Sam built a successful creative career, contributing to notable film and television productions including Chicago Fire (2012), Juvies (2007), and Image Union (1978). His media and videography background continues to shape ServiceMaster’s marketing strategy, digital training resources, and brand storytelling.
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Sam is also the co-author of RESTORE: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Home As Your Most Valuable Asset—a practical guidebook for homeowners navigating the challenges of water, fire, and mold damage.
Under the direction of partner and CEO Nasutsa Mabwa, and with Sam’s operational leadership, ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons has earned numerous regional and national accolades, including:
- Inc. 5000 - 2025 Fastest Growing Companies in America (recipient)
- 2024 Chicago Star Award
- 2021 SB100 Best of Small Business Award
- 2020 BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics
- Stevie® Award for Business Excellence
- Skokie Business of the Year (Honorable Mention)
- ServiceMaster International Rookie of the Year (2017)
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