Disaster Kleenup International
| Industry | Disaster recovery and prevention |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 [1] |
| Headquarters | Elk Grove Village, Illinois (corporate headquarters), United States |
Number of locations | Over 450 franchises in the United States [1] |
Area served | United States, Canada, Ireland |
Key people | Dan Cassara, President/CEO, Donald Cox CFO, Patrick Phillips CIO |
| Services | Insurance restoration [2] |
| Revenue | $1.7 Billion (June 2013) |
| Website |
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DKI (Disaster Kleenup International) is the largest organization in North America that contracts for disaster restoration.[3] In June 2013, its annual revenue was $1.7 Billion.[4] The organization began franchising in 1994.[2] The organization operates a network that supports its member companies,[3] which operate as independent contractors.[5] The organization's member companies deal with matters that occur from natural disasters, such as water damage, fire, smoke,content cleaning, mold remediation and also upon cleaning-up manmade disasters.[4] The restorations services that DKI provides is to insurance, commercial and residential clients.
Member support
The organization supports its member companies by providing a brand for marketing purposes, workshops and training programs, claims support, and marketing initiatives.[6] The organization operates a 24-hour call center that is used by its member companies, customers and insurance companies.[6]
Member companies
DKI has Member Franchises in 45 states.
For a list of current locations
http://www.dkiservices.com/locator
References
- 1 2 "History". dkiservices.com. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
- 1 2 "DKI Franchise Information". Entrepreneur.com. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
- 1 2 "Panhandle VP receives Spirit Award". Times Leader. March 7, 2010. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
- 1 2 Miller, Kathleen (June 7, 2006). "When a disaster strikes DKI goes to work after flood or fire". Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL). Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
- ↑ "Tradewinds". The Salt Lake Tribune. July 1, 1997. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
- 1 2 "Disaster Kleenup Appoints Panama City, Fla. Response Team". Insurance Journal. February 3, 2006. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
Further reading
- Christensen, Doug (June 2, 1982). "Job nobody wants? Disaster Kleenup". The Deseret News. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
- Oberbeck, Steven (May 7, 1995). "Utah disaster-relief firm really cleans up on electronic equipment". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
- "Mess-busters tackle cleanup after fire". The Idaho Statesman. August 29, 2008. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
- "Executive Focus: Mark Dennis (Denny) Jensen". The Deseret News. April 9, 1995. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
- "DKI Backs ARC Efforts in Southeast Asia". Insurance Journal. December 31, 2004. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
- "Cleanup firm focuses on restoring". The Deseret News. June 15, 2003. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
- "Utah Disaster Kleenup to restore Shadowbrook units". Deseret News. June 30, 1995. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
- "Disaster cleanup firm helps restore fire-affected homes in Boise". Idaho Business Review. September 1, 2008. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
- "What qualifies as a disaster? 'When it happens to you'". The Salt Lake Tribune. February 8, 1993. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)
- Sahm, Phil (December 17, 1999). "Xmas Cards More Than Sentiments". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 2013-04-14. (subscription required)