Key Personnel at Midwest Remediation

Dave Sweet, Owner/President

Dave Sweet came to the cleaning and restoration industry in 1990. It was then that he established his carpet and upholstery cleaning company. Dave's first 4 years were dedicated to building his cleaning business. Afterwards, he spent his time focused on education and training in the restoration arts. He has attended numerous schools including those taught by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, Restoration, and Certification (IICRC) and Chuck Dewald's Emergency Hands on School of Drying featuring "The Vortex Drying System". It is because of his desire to build a quality service company, that he is widely recognized in the cleaning/remediation industry across the nation.

Terry Benge, General Manager

Terry Benge grew up in Indiana. Before entering the restoration services, Terry worked in the Insurance industry. He worked in claims and later was a top 10 producing agent. Combining his talent for generating business through high standards of customer service and eleven years of technical and hands-on water damage mitigation and microbial clean-up, Terry became the General Manager at Midwest Remediation. Because of Terry's attention to detail and vast knowledge, which is strengthened by his understanding of Indoor Air Quality issues, he served on the advisory board for the Indianapolis Chapter of the American Indoor Air Quality Council (AIAQC). Terry holds certifications with the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, Restoration, and Certification (IICRC) in Water/Fire/Smoke Damage, Odor control, and Applied Microbial Remediation and Certified Microbial Remediation Supervisory (CMRS) through AIAQC. Terry is an instructor for the Applied Microbial Remediation Technician Course (AMRT) taught through IICRC for which he has taught numerous individuals and companies across the nation in microbial clean-up. Terry is also a graduate of Chuck Dewald's Emergency Hands on Drying School featuring “The Vortex Drying System".

Mark Williamson, Director Of Business Development

Mark Williamson was born and raised in Indiana and attended Ball State University in Muncie, majoring in Business Administration. He came to the restoration industry after more than 20 years in Logistics Management with several companies in Florida and Indiana. He has attended the Institute for Inspection, Cleaning, Restoration, and Certification classes for Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning and is certified in both. His focus now is on expanding Midwest Remediation’s influence in our industry by building and maintaining long term relationships with our current and future clients. He has been a professional musician, touring and performing with several nationally known Christian recording artists but now lives back home in Muncie. He is married and still plays music in his local church.

Chris Dunn
Manager of Microbial Remediation& Media Blasting

Chris Dunn possesses a strong background in construction. He has spent most of his life building or rebuilding in the residential and commercial arena. He began his restoration experience 5 years ago in structural drying and microbial clean-up. He was instrumental in the setup and use of media blasting techniques that are now being used by other companies around the country. With his strong conviction for customer service, He became an Estimator and Project Manager approximately 4 years ago. He produces estimates and oversees projects from the smallest to the largest commercial/residential jobs. He holds several certifications through the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, Restoration, and Certification (IICRC) in Fire/Smoke Damage, Water Restoration, and Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT). Furthermore, Chris is a graduate of the Chuck Dewald's Emergency Hands on Drying School featuring “The Vortex Drying System”. He brings a strong willingness to serve, which is indicated by his desire to start a youth outreach. The outreach provides much needed direction for inner city youth, food and clothing for the needy.

Stede Harwood , Manager of Structural Drying

Stede Harwood came to Indianapolis in 1993 by way of the U.S. Army. After serving 13 years on Active Duty in the Finance Corp, Stede decided to leave the military. Since then Stede has used his ability, espoused by the military, to learn and succeed at a new profession. Stede has 4 years experience in structural drying and microbial clean-up with certifications through Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, Restoration, and Certification and Chuck Dewald's Emergency Hands on Drying School featuring “The Vortex Drying System”. Stede's certifications are in Water Damage and Applied Microbial Remediation Technician. Prior to coming to Midwest Remediation, Stede was the General Manager for a locally owned restoration company. Stede's emphasis while he was there was on business development. Bringing the skills of networking and practical applications learned through class instruction and project management, Stede is now Manager of Structural Drying Division. His attention is focused on building relationships with new and existing clients.