Trust Your Water Removal Needs to a World Renown Company in Gold Coast, IL
Sam Simon
April 18, 2016If you have a situation that requires expert water removal services in Gold Coast, IL, why not turn to the very best company to handle it? ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons is the Chicago-area leader in the water damage industry, and that’s a fact supported by a recent survey by Fortune magazine.
Fortune Magazine just released its list of the World’s Most Admired Companies. Among the companies on the list is ServiceMaster Global Holdings, a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services and the parent company of ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons. Dubbed the “definitive report card on company reputations,” the list is compiled annually by the magazine.
Korn Ferry Hay Group, a global management consulting firm, conducted the research for the list. The Group asked executives, directors, and analysts to rate companies in their own industry on nine criteria, including social responsibility, people management, and quality of products and services. The results demonstrate ServiceMaster’s commitment to foster a positive work environment that values and empowers its employees to serve as trusted experts and provide valued services to its customers when, where, and how they want them.
In addition to this prestigious rating from Fortune Magazine, what else makes ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons’ water removal services so good and reliable?
We realize that water damage can increase greatly if prompt action isn’t taken to remove it quickly, so we will be on-site within two to four hours to remove all water and moisture.
We’ll work tirelessly to restore your home or business to its former condition as quickly as possible.
Our experienced staff members use the most advanced products, procedures, and equipment to get the job done right.
We’ll work with your insurance company to ensure that all claims and paperwork are handled quickly and properly.
We have the backing of the entire ServiceMaster company at our disposal.
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 under the name Sam Zabadneh, 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 majority owner and President & CEO Nasutsa Mabwa, and with Sam’s operational leadership, ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons has earned numerous regional and national accolades, including:
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