About ServiceMaster Restore of Kamloops

Greg Buffel
Franchise Owner

Greg Buffel has been the owner and manager of ServiceMaster of Kamloops since 1993, building the company from the ground up. Greg has been directly involved in all aspects of the business and has worked hard to maintain the very highest of industry stand-ards. Greg has grown the company from 1 employee with a van to over 70+ employees and 30 service vehicles. He believes that the success of the company has been built on our mission statement and treating every customer with empathy and respect.

When not working, Greg enjoys the outdoors and is an avid skier, mountain biker and boater. Before moving to Kamloops in 1993, Greg had regularly visited the region and has spent annual vacations in the area since 1970. He loves the Kamloops area and there is nowhere he would ra-ther live.

Chris O'Dwyer
Partner

Chris moved to Canada from England with his parents and identical twin brother, Mark in 2000. He started working in restoration and quickly found his niche as a carpenter completing his carpentry apprenticeship from TRU. Chris’ drive and passion in the industry proved worthy as he was made a partner with ServiceMaster in 2017. Chris’ accomplishments include, but are no limited to: • Red Sea Journeyman Carpenter • Water Restoration Technician • Fire and Smoke Restoration • 20 years of exceptional customer experience • 5 year member of Canadian Home Builders Association – Central Interior Chris, his wife Meaghan and 3 younger children are a highly active family. You will never find them sitting still awfully long. If Chris is not working, he will be enjoying quality time with his family all year long. They love to travel – One of their favorite destinations includes Tofino. In the winter you will find Chris’ family at Sun Peaks. In the summer, you will see him at his seasonal spot on the Shuswap.

Lisa Robitaille
General Manager

Lisa Robitaille is the General Manager at ServiceMaster Restore of Kamloops. With 18 years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and over 7 years in healthcare management, Lisa has developed a strong foundation in person centred care and operational leadership. Her transition into the restoration industry has been marked by a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. Outside of her professional endeavors, Lisa is an avid sports enthusiast. She enjoys curling, baseball, skiing, and golfing, activities that reflect her dynamic and energetic personality. Her passion for helping others extends beyond her professional life, as she actively engages in her community and enjoys giving back through volunteer work.

Kevin Lukey
Marketing / Business Development Manager

Kevin Lukey has been with ServiceMaster since 2008 as a Project Manag-er as well as managing marketing and special events. Kevin enjoys his work as ServiceMaster of Kamloops’ liaison with Insurance Company representatives. Since Kevin started with ServiceMaster he has seen the company expand into new markets and triple in size. Kevin’s related work experience and qualifications include:
* Water Restoration Technician
* Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician
* Asbestos Awareness certification
* Workplace Hazard Awareness certification
* 30 years customer service experience
Kevin and his wife, Edie have been living in Kamloops for 18 years with their 2 children. Kevin is active and enjoys a variety of sports, both play-ing and watching. He loves spending time camping at the lake with his family, and most recently he has added fishing to his list of hobbies.

Sean Lockhart
Project Manager

Originally from the beautiful town of Terrace, BC, made the move to Kamloops in 2003. Since 2005, I’ve has been deeply involved in the restoration industry, finding immense fulfillment in the fast-paced world of restoration and insurance. With 18 years of experience, I continue to find excitement and fulfillment in this career, particularly in the gratification of providing assistance to those in need during challenging times. Outside of work, family takes center stage in my life, and they cherish spending quality time with loved ones. When they're not immersed in the restoration industry, I can often be found hitting the slopes at the ski hill or enjoying a round of golf, finding relaxation and joy in these outdoor pursuits.

Adam Sullivan
Project Manager

Adam was originally born and raised in the UK from a town called Southport just near Liverpool. Originally a plumber then HVAC Engineer turned Project Manager Adam worked for a large-scale Refrigeration company in the UK. He travelled for just over 1 year and eventually ended up in Prince Rupert in 2019 where he worked again as a HVAC Engineer/Project Manager and has resided in Kamloops since leaving Prince Rupert in 2020. Adam joined the team in 2022 and has loved entering a new sector of construction (restoration) and putting his Project Management skills to use.

Justin Biggar
Training Manager

Justin is the corporate Trainer for ServiceMaster Kamloops. Justin is a certified Master Restorer in flood and fire restoration. He will complete his Triple Masters designation this year with getting his Master’s in Textile restoration. Justin is also fully certified in asbestos abatement and sampling.

Justin enjoy's camping and participating in a family league slow pitch team during the summer months with his wife and family. He is a grandfather to 2 beautiful boys that his wife, Rebecca, and himself take as much as possible. His background in various construction industries has helped him excel  at ServiceMaster. His ultimate goal is to give the knowledge, experiences and work ethic he has acquired over the last 15 years with ServiceMaster.

 

Carmen Hastings
Content & Cleaning Manager

Carmen was born and raise in Coquitlam, British Columbia . She moved to Hamilton Ontario in 2004, she was a Sales and Catering Coordinator for several private golf courses. Carmen decided to move back to her birth province in 2020 and landed in the lower mainland before buying a house in Kamloops in 2021. Carmen joined the Service Master team in 2023 as a content’s supervisor , and now accepted the new role as Manager. Carmen enjoys a variety of sports, both playing and watching. (HOCKEY MOM) . She loves spending most of her time outdoors camping along the river, and getting out to the mountains on ATV’s ,Snowmobiles and perhaps just a good old hike.

Gary Cooper
Construction / Rebuild Manager

Gary is the Rebuild Manager at Service Masters.  Gary was born and grew up in Nassau, The Bahamas where he spent most of his life, until he moved to Canada in 2019. he attributes his well-rounded personality to his parents: They instilled Christian morals into all their kids.  He was taught to show kindness, and respect to everyone, regardless of their social or economic status. Gary has served in a leadership role as a member of the local Rotary Club, the focus of the club is to help the less fortunate in the community through giving time or financial resources.

Gary is a huge Basketball fan and enjoys watching his son’s play the game, in addition to the professional games on TV. He’s been married for more than 27 years and has four amazing kids and is doing his best to equipe them with the same morals that were instilled in him.

Gary decided to pursue professional training in carpentry/cabinet making, his favorite pastime. His passion for carpentry, standard of excellence and professionalism brought good business as an entrepreneur, he managed his own company, playing many roles including accountant, administrator, builder, and installer.