Dean M. Dingman, Eric D. Chesser
Dean M. Dingman, Eric D. Chesser
Owners of SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

Meet Our Team

All it takes is one call to SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage and our service technicians will be onsite within one hour to help you when you need it. SERVPRO® is dedicated to serving you 24 hours a day, including weekends and holidays

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SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

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  • Eric Chesser, team member at SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

    Eric Chesser

    President

    • Eric became part of the SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and SERVPRO of Portage family in 2025 when he purchased the franchises.
    • With more than 20 years of experience in the restoration industry and a Master's Certification in Fire and Water Restoration, his leadership and expertise have been key to the company's continued growth and success.
    • Outside of work, Eric has been happily married to his amazing wife since 2002 and is a proud father to two children, Jacob and Madison.
    • He holds a black belt in Karate, has a passion for cars, and enjoys spending his free time on the golf course.

  • Josh Ingersoll, team member at SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

    Josh Ingersoll

    President

    • Josh launched his SERVPRO career in December 2012 at a franchise in Flint, MI. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, he transitioned to franchise ownership in 2017. SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and SERVPRO of Portage are his most recent acquisitions, solidifying his extensive service reach in 2025.
    • A firm believer in staying involved, Josh maintains IICRC certifications and remains a hands-on leader, often jumping in to assist on a job site when needed.
    • When he's not focused on restoration and construction, Josh enjoys being out on the water or spending time on the golf course.

  • Tony Norris, team member at SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

    Tony Norris

    Project Manager

  • Mike Tremblay, team member at SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

    Mike Tremblay

    Project Manager

  • Alison Guiter, team member at SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

    Alison Guiter

    Structure + Personal Property Project Manager

  • Alice Warner, team member at SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

    Alice Warner

    Assistant Project Manager

  • Jackie Keys, team member at SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

    Jackie Keys

    Assistant Project Manager

  • Gabby McCrory, team member at SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

    Gabby McCrory

    Restoration Technician

  • Isaac Balboa, team member at SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

    Isaac Balboa

    Restoration Technician

  • Isaac Gutierrez, team member at SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

    Isaac Gutierrez

    Restoration Technician

  • Jayden Wells, team member at SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

    Jayden Wells

    Restoration Technician

  • Josh Silsby, team member at SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

    Josh Silsby

    Restoration Technician

  • Justin Popp, team member at SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

    Justin Popp

    Restoration Technician

  • Katie Norris, team member at SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

    Katie Norris

    Restoration Technician

  • Kayla Decker, team member at SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

    Kayla Decker

    Restoration Technician

  • Mac Averitt, team member at SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

    Mac Averitt

    Restoration Technician

  • Mel Blais, team member at SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

    Mel Blais

    Restoration Technician

  • Leo Garza, team member at SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

    Leo Garza

    Restoration Technician

What our
customers are saying

I used SERVPRO at my house after a pipe broke and flooded my basement. Thanks to Jane and Shawn for saving the day!

Yolanda
Kalamazoo

My household suffered a sewage backup. I called SERVPRO in a panic, not knowing what to do. They put my mind at ease by walking me through the step by step process of what to expect. I was very pleased with their service.

Linda B.
Parchment

A tree fell on my home during a bad storm. I called SERVPRO for assistance, and I couldn't believe their quick response. Their team was compassionate and professional. I was very impressed with work.

Anna M.
Richland

I discovered mold growing in my bathroom and immediately called SERVPRO to help. They arrived quickly and really knew what they were doing. I was very satisfied with their work.

Derek W.
Galesburg

SERVPRO was there for me after I encountered a small kitchen fire. They were here right away and did a great job! I no longer have a lingering smell of smoke throughout my home.

Kaitlyn N.
Kalamazoo

After my refrigerator line leaked down into my basement, I called SERVPRO to help. Their team was very professional and kind. Now my basement looks fantastic!

Ashley G
Portage

SERVPRO was able to get the skunk smell out of my home after my dog was sprayed.

Leslie Manning
Galesburg

Thank you for coming out so quickly and getting the job done right. 

Landscape Forms
Kalamazoo

Great group of professionals. I really like how friendly your techs are.

Mary Kay D
Kalamazoo

About Us

At SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage, we understand how overwhelming fire or water damage can be and the impact it has on your home or business. Our mission is to reduce that disruption and restore your property quickly, making it "Like it never even happened."

We specialize in cleaning and restoring residential and commercial properties affected by fire, smoke, or water damage. Our team is also trained to handle mold and mildew remediation to keep your property safe and healthy.

Our staff receives extensive training in property damage restoration, from SERVPRO's corporate training center to regular IICRC-industry certifications. With a nationwide network or skilled franchises, we have the resources to handle any size disaster, big or small.

If you're in need of professional restoration services, give us a call today.

Proudly serving communities since 1967, SERVPRO is the trusted name in cleaning and restoration.

Dean M. Dingman, Eric D. Chesser
Dean M. Dingman, Eric D. Chesser
Owners of SERVPRO of Kalamazoo and Portage

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*#1 Choice in cleanup & restoration based on Commercial and Residential Attitude & Usage Tracking studies. Polling 816 commercial business decision-makers and 1,550 homeowner decision-makers on first choice for future needs related to cleanup & restoration work. Studies conducted by C&R Research: Oct 2019 and Decision Analyst: Oct 2019.