Dri-Eaz instructors are among the best in the business! We're proud to be represented by such outstanding educators and industry leaders. You'll benefit from their experience and knowledge in the classroom environment.

Brandon Burton

As the Technical Education Manager for Dri-Eaz, Brandon is an approved IICRC instructor in the categories of Applied Structural Drying (ASD) and Water Damage Restoration (WRT). He has invested hundreds of hours instructing water damage restoration professionals in the principles of drying. He is also a published author in the field. He has served as a Chapter Chair and editor for the IICRC's S500 standard committee and is a member of the ASCR Restoration council.

Brandon has worked with Dri-Eaz since 1995 in the areas of technical service, product development, research, manufacturing and sales. During his tenure with Dri-Eaz, he has participated in several large restoration jobs with contractors across the United States. Brandon is an accomplished and awarded speaker with Toastmasters International.
 

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Richard Driscoll

Dick is co-owner and General Manager of Mayhem & Mishaps Inc. Mayhem & Mishaps was one of the largest restoration companies in South Carolina. Because of his experience and expertise, the demands for his time surpassed his ability to run a restoration company, be an instructor, and perform consulting and expert witness work. Mayhem & Mishaps, Inc., was closed as a restoration company in the summer of 2005, and now remains only as vehicle for Mr. Driscoll's instruction, consulting and expert witness business.

Dick has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson College of Technology, an MBA from the University of Dayton and is currently working on his Doctorate. He is an IICRC Certified Master Cleaner, Master Restorer and an active member of the Mid-South Professional Cleaning Assoc. Dick has published articles in major industry magazines and presented papers on the subjects of clean up and decontamination of: sewer back flows and crime/trauma scenes. He is an IICRC approved instructor for the 3-day Water Damage Restoration School.
 

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As the Education Program Manager for Dri-Eaz Products, Kevin is an approved IICRC instructor in the categories of Applied Structural Drying (ASD) and Water Damage Restoration (WRT).  Kevin is the co-author of The New Guide to Restorative Drying and many other industry publications.  He has been actively involved in the restoration industry since 1999.  Kevin is a certified Master Water Restorer and a Water Loss Specialist.  He holds a Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Tennessee Technological University, and spent 9 years teaching science at the secondary and college level before joining the restoration industry.

Gary Funari

Gary Funari has spent 25 years in the residential & commercial construction and restoration industries. Since 1990, Gary has worked in a number of capacities (estimator, construction manager, and service operations manager) for Unsmoke Systems a division of Unsmoke/Microban Systems,Inc. located in Coraopolis, PA, USA. In 1997, he joined Unsmoke’s technical services and training departments. In 2001, Gary became a vice president of Unsmoke Systems. Gary Funari’s credentials include: ASCR Water Loss Specialist (WLS), IICRC Master Fire and Smoke Restorer, IICRC MasterWater Damage Restorer, AmIAQC Certified Mold Remediator (CMR) and Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE). Gary is an IICRC instructor in the disciplines of odor removal (OCT), water damage restoration (WRT) and fire damage restoration (FSRT). Gary serves as a guest instructor for the Microban IICRC Applied Microbial Remediation Technician course (AMRT) and ASCRNIDR/WLI technician course. Gary also acts as consultant on fire and water damage issues to building owners and remediation service providers.

Gary Loiben

Gary has spent 30 years in the cleaning and restoration industry as a business owner, consultant, trainer and executive. During his tenure, Gary has trained thousands of restoration and cleaning professionals in the principles of fire, odor and water damage restoration. Gary holds several designations and certifications related to restoration, to include AMRT, MR, CMRT and CIE. In addition to his technical background, Gary has helped more than 100 small businesses grow from initial startup. He has owned, managed or consulted with businesses that range from startup to more than $100 mm in annual sales. He is a graduate of Dale Carnegie Human Relations and Public Speaking, and past assistant instructor for this prestigious program. Gary is currently a Technical Training Instructor for Unsmoke and Microban Systems.

David Oakes

David Oakes has worked in the field of cleaning and restoration since 1973. He currently owns and operates a full service cleaning and restoration firm, which provides fire and water damage restoration services. David has worked on large and complex commercial and residential restorative drying jobs in all capacities. He also does consulting and has worked as an expert witness for both the insurance industry, and contractors. David is an IICRC Certified Senior Carpet Inspector, Master Cleaning Technician, Master Restoration Technician and is a Certified Restorer (CR) and Certified Mechanical Hygienist (CMH) by the RIA. As an IICRC approved Instructor he teaches the Dri-Eaz Three-Day Water Damage Restoration course, Restorative Drying 301 course, Documentation 301 Digital Photography and Microbial Remediation 101.

Rick Ruch

Rick Ruch has been in the cleaning and restoration industry since 1982. He began his career with a large restoration firm in Denver Colorado and was a previous owner of Advanced Cleaning and Restoration Specialist for twelve years. Rick is a past President of the PCUCA and served on their board of directors for ten years. Rick begins his tenth year as an IICRC approved WRT instructor for Dri-Eaz Products, and is currently a certified master restorer, master textile cleaner, and senior carpet inspector.

Bill Weigand

Bill Weigand entered the cleaning industry upon his graduation from Shippensburg University in 1980. Bill joined Unsmoke® in 1988, when he was hired as General Manager of its service company. In 1992 Bill was promoted to General Manager of Training and Technical Support for Unsmoke® Systems. Bill has had the opportunity to put his restoration knowledge and experience to work, representing Unsmoke® on various on-site disaster restoration consulting projects throughout North America and the Caribbean. Bill is co-instructor of ASCR's NIDR TECH courses. In 1995 Bill became the Vice President of Microban® Systems, Inc. Unsmoke® Systems is an industry recognized authority on disaster, restoration and odor removal. They have developed many odor control products and techniques which have become industry standards. Unsmoke® Systems has designed and presented numerous odor, smoke and fire restoration training programs, and schools throughout the U.S. and abroad. Unsmoke® has assisted many firms in diversification into odor control and fire restoration. Unsmoke’s® disaster restoration instructors are recognized by both IICRC and ASCR.

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