Rick R. Northen, Brenton J. Maddux
Rick R. Northen, Brenton J. Maddux
Owners of SERVPRO of Gainesville

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  • Rick Northen, team member at SERVPRO of Gainesville

    Rick Northen

    Rick Northen has been a SERVPRO Owner since 2013. With a strong background in business and sales, he applies his experience and expertise- leading his team to success in the restoration industry. His focus on customer service, team development, and operational excellence has been key to the company’s growth and success.

    Outside of work, Rick enjoys hunting, spending time outdoors, and following sports. Go Dawgs!

  • Brent Maddux, team member at SERVPRO of Gainesville

    Brent Maddux

    Brent Maddux has been a SERVPRO Owner since May 2019. With a strong background in roofing, he transitioned into the restoration industry to expand his expertise and provide comprehensive solutions for property owners. His leadership is centered on delivering exceptional service, building strong teams, and ensuring customers receive the highest level of care during challenging times.

    Outside of SERVPRO, Brent values time with his family and enjoys following a variety of sports. He will always be "for the A" and a Dawg at heart!

  • Nathan Norton, team member at SERVPRO of Gainesville

    Nathan Norton

    Nathan Norton is the VP of Operations for Team Northen / Maddux. With 10 years at SERVPRO and over 20 years of experience in construction and maintenance, Nathan brings unmatched expertise to restoration leadership. He holds prestigious certifications as an IICRC Master Water Restorer, Master Fire Restorer, Master Textile Restorer, and is also an IICRC Trauma/Crime Scene Technician. Having already accomplished most of his bucket list goals, Nathan now looks forward to the ultimate milestone—retirement.

  • Jansen Nix, team member at SERVPRO of Gainesville

    Jansen Nix

    Jansen Nix is the Director of Production for Team Northen / Maddux. He has been with SERVPRO for three years and brings over 15 years of experience in the restoration industry. Jansen holds certifications in Water, Fire, Mold, and Biohazard remediation, giving him the expertise to lead complex projects with precision and care. At the top of his bucket list? To travel to Iceland to see the Northern Lights—and someday own a hotdog cart, blending his love of adventure with a fun personal dream.

  • Melissa Lavender, team member at SERVPRO of Gainesville

    Melissa Lavender

    Melissa Lavender is the Regional Administrative Director for Team Northen / Maddux. She has been with SERVPRO for 9 years, bringing strong leadership and expertise in administration and operations. Melissa holds certifications in IICRC, WRT, and Xactimate, which equip her to support both teams and clients with precision and efficiency. At the top of her bucket list? To go on a cruise and enjoy some well-deserved time at sea.

  • Talena Grawburg, team member at SERVPRO of Gainesville

    Talena Grawburg

    Talena Grawburg is the Director of Business Development for Team Northen/Maddux. With over 11 years of SERVPRO experience, she brings expertise and innovation to the industry and to our team. Talena believes in an “each one teach one” mentality- encouraging her team to spread knowledge and experience around the table for collective success. When she’s not working, you can find her doing yardwork or hitting the trails or with a fishing rod in hand. For work, and pleasure alike, Talena lives a life founded on faith and footwork.

  • Brittany Shields, team member at SERVPRO of Gainesville

    Brittany Shields

    Brittany Shields is the Customer Experience for team Northen Maddux. She has been with SERVPRO for over a year, and she has WRT and IICRC certifications. Her bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies has aided her in working on multiple projects at a time and combining solutions for team success. In her free time, Brittany spends time with her cat, dog and 5 reptiles, as well as exploring new places and trying new foods. She aspires to continue her career success and leverage it in traveling the world along the way.

  • Lenin Campos, team member at SERVPRO of Gainesville

    Lenin Campos

    Lenin Campos is a Technician at SERVPRO, with experience in demolition, cleaning, and mold remediation. In his eight months with the company, Lenin has demonstrated versatility and skill, including the ability to operate a wide range of machinery on restoration projects.

    Outside of work, Lenin enjoys spending time with his family and pursuing his interest in mechanics. At the top of his bucket list is the goal to be better every day, reflecting his commitment to growth both personally and professionally. He lives by his favorite quote: “Leadership is not about titles; it's about inspiring.”

  • Garry Wood, team member at SERVPRO of Gainesville

    Garry Wood

    Garry Wood is a Business Development Representative at SERVPRO, bringing extensive experience supporting production teams and hands-on restoration projects. With over 2.5 years at SERVPRO, Garry combines his expertise with more than 30 years in management and 25 years in sales and sales management, along with exceptional people skills and communication abilities.

    Garry is active in the Man Co Chamber and enjoys visiting mountains and beaches in his free time. At the top of his bucket list is a desire to visit Niagara Falls and the giant redwoods in the Northwest. He is guided by his favorite quote: “It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.”

  • Drew Archer, team member at SERVPRO of Gainesville

    Drew Archer

    Drew Archer is a Restoration Manager at SERVPRO, having progressed from a technician to a leadership role over his extensive tenure. He has been with SERVPRO since June 1, 2008, and holds certifications including WRT, ASD, FRST, OCC, AMRT, CPR, and Lead RD, equipping him to manage complex restoration projects effectively.

    Drew also brings hands-on skills in drywall, flooring, and tile, which complement his leadership capabilities. Outside of work, he enjoys softball, golf, fishing, hunting, and riding motorcycles. At the top of his bucket list is to travel to the Midwest for an extended period of time. He lives by his favorite quote: “Do what you can with what you have, where you are!” – Theodore Roosevelt

  • Chris Brown, team member at SERVPRO of Gainesville

    Chris Brown

    Chris Brown is a Restoration Technician at SERVPRO, bringing hands-on experience from his previous work in construction and crew leadership. Though he has less than a month with the company, Chris has experience leading crews for four years on projects building concerts and festivals and holds several construction-related certificates.

    Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with his loved ones. At the top of his bucket list is a goal to see the world, reflecting his adventurous spirit and desire for new experiences.

  • Brittany Narey, team member at SERVPRO of Gainesville

    Brittany Narey

    Brittany Narey has been with SERVPRO for 1 year, serving as a Customer Experience Specialist for Team Northern / Maddux. In her role, she is dedicated to providing excellent support and ensuring that every customer interaction is positive and professional. At the top of Brittany’s bucket list is to travel the USA in an RV, exploring new places and making unforgettable memories along the way.

What our
customers are saying

After a flood from our roof I contacted ServPro for contents removal and water mitigation. Having no previous personal experience with either process, I was amazed with their focus, speed and dedication to quality results. We truly appreciate the way each challenge was thoughtfully planned and completed with care! Sergio and Russell were leading by example as they worked with their reliable team to bring order to our home. We will confidently refer them to our friends! Thank you ServPro!

Pat Collier

My name is William Coker,we had an excellent experience with Allen,Sergio and his crew. they came at 11 pm and stayed the night removing the water and all weekend.

Joey & Billy Coker

Pats and Sergio’s crew were amazing! They are phenominal

Elizabeth Collier

Knowledgeable and professional group, the team Sergio, Russell, Ivory, Easton, and Brennen got the job done in a timely manner

Rodrigo Lerma

Kevin, Robert, Russel, Avery, Sergio Did a really great job at my grandma’s. They were very patient gentle through the whole process. I truly recommend the team

Ariel Collins

Pat, Easten, Sergio, and Russell were professional and great.

Laura Wingo

Sirgio and Russell were awesome and very helpful and informative. They identified the problem and did everything they could to remediate the problem.

Joshua Welch

Sergio and the crew were so supportive during clean up and treatment at our school!

Roxie Miller

Servepro came out right away after we had a major leak from an upstairs bathroom and immediately started cleaning up the mess they left behind. They did an awesome job of getting it taken care of and was very respectful of my house. A big shout out to Sergio, and his crew Russel, Robert and Brenden for doing a great job.

Robert Perkins

About Us

SERVPRO of Gainesville is independently owned and operated by business partners Rick Northen and Brent Maddux, who understand the pain and stress of water, fire, and mold damage. Restoration damages will disrupt your life and the functionality of your home or business. We aim to minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened." Our team has over 20 years of experience working with insurance damage losses and in the restoration industry. 

SERVPRO of Gainesville specializes in 3 major cleanup and restoration services for residential and commercial properties:

1) Water Damage Restoration

2) Fire Damage Restoration 

3) Mold Damage Restoration 

SERVPRO of Gainesville also provides our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned Program, consisting of pathogen cleaning for your home or business. In addition, we invest heavily in ongoing training for our SERVPRO® heroes, ensuring you the best-equipped professionals in the industry. 

As a top SERVPRO franchise in Georgia, our team is ready to handle any commercial or residential loss of any size. Don't hesitate to contact us today if you would like to schedule restoration services for your home or business! 

Rick R. Northen, Brenton J. Maddux
Rick R. Northen, Brenton J. Maddux
Owners of SERVPRO of Gainesville

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