The People We're All About Team Work

Meet the dedicated and skilled team behind Above & Beyond, a leading restoration company committed to restoring homes and businesses to their former glory. Our team consists of highly trained professionals with years of experience in the restoration industry. From water damage to fire damage, to construction, our team has the expertise and knowledge to handle any restoration project with efficiency and care. Get to know our team members below and learn why they are the best in the business.

Alex Acosta

Customer Care & Operations Supervisor

Dancer. Folk traditions enthusiast. Pups and cats person. Over 15 years of experience in Customer Service.

Edgar Ruvalcaba

Customer Care & Operations Assistant

Family oriented and committed to becoming the best version of myself each day. Passionate with life and helping others. You may always count on me to do the right thing!

Oziel Molina

Customer Care and Accounting Assistant

Likes long set of numbers, especially when it’s on my check. Cat lover. Absolutely committed to Customer Satisfaction.

Derrek Thibodeaux

Restoration Service Professional

I was born and raised in Louisiana. I moved to Sarasota in 1998. I am married and have 4 kids. I love my family. I love football, fishing, and playing the guitar and singing. I have restoration/mitigation/carpet and tile cleaning/insurance background since 2006. I love using my knowledge and expertise to help make things better.

Quena Valenzuela

Finance & Admin Manager

Love to Read and Cook, and enjoy time with my family. With over 12 years of Customer Service Experience, I will do my best to assist all our customers.

Eli Gonzalez

Customer Care & Construction Services Operations

Hey, I’m Eli! On my free time I enjoy playing video games, from RPGS to MMOS. I enjoy creative writing from time to time, and if you were to ask me dogs or cats? Definitely cats!

Brizeida Portillo

Customer Care and Accounting Assistant

Love to travel and meeting new people. Family always comes 1st. Continuous learning is a priority.

Miguel Guzman

Restoration Service Professional

Colombian, Charismatic, passionate to learn, world traveler. Ready to get all that moisture out of your home!

Ian Helmer

Restoration Project Manager

I’m Ian born and raised in Florida, I have been in the restoration industry since 2009 and I strive to be the best so I can provide the best!

Mandy Strome

Business Development/Marketing Executive

I believe in spreading joy and positivity! When you focus on the good the good gets better. Favorite pastimes are spending time with my husband and boys riding bikes and going to the beach!

Joseph Geary

General Manager

Live in Sarasota county, proud father of 3 adults Joseph, Brianna and Samantha. I am an avid sports fan for all Boston professional sports teams. Enjoy taking drives with a coffee and donut (there’s a story just ask me). As a restoration professional, I have had 20 + years of industry experience and enjoy helping customers in their time of need. Essayons’!