About Us

The GS Jones Team

Our History

1985

George Jones, and sons Dan & Scott founded GS Jones and Sons as a fire and water damage reconstruction company dedicated to excellent workmanship with a rapid and ethical, cost conscious  approach.

Early 2000’s

G.S. Jones and Sons, rebranded as GS Jones Restoration-Consulting. With the name change and new logo, came an expansion into nationwide consulting, becoming known as experts foremost in construction and property damage restoration.

2020

During this challenging time, Lloyd Lane, then the Director of Business Development,  acquired ownership of the company and assumed the role of President, guiding his team into the new era of challenges and technological advances.

Who We Are Today

G.S. Jones still operates with the guiding principles of ethics, quality, and a sound cost conscious approach while employing the latest technologies, such as Steramist Disinfection, Matterport scanning, Thermalfogging,  drone and satellite imagery. Always looking for a new and better way to maintain their reputation as Western Pennsylvania’s Premier Disaster Restoration Company.

Personnel

Lloyd Lane

Lloyd Lane

Owner/President

Lloyd joined G.S. Jones in 2015 as the Director of Business Development. Using his business acumen, he acquired ownership of GS Jones in August of 2020. Lloyd is a graduate of Franklin University in Columbus, OH with a Bachelors in Business Administration. He brings over 20 years of experience in supply chain, project management and sales and is excited to continue the excellence in quality that GS Jones Restoration is known for.

Donald Bair, Director of Operations

Donald Bair

Director of Operations / Senior Estimator / Consultant

Don began his career as the owner of a successful carpet cleaning business after graduating from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He joined G.S. Jones in 1997 as a Project Manager responsible for the completion of restoration projects. In 2001, Don moved to Estimating Property Damage. During this time, Don earned the Certified Restorers (CR) designation and Water Loss Specialists (WLS) through the Restoration Industry Association, and HAIG Certification. Don also has   extensive experience in consulting services.

Brian Welsh

Brian Welsh

Senior Consultant / Estimator

Brian is a Pennsylvania Certified Instructor for Water Damage Restoration and continuing education. He is also a Certified Mold Professional, Certified Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician, Certified Water Damage Restoration Technician, Certified Advanced Structural Drying Technician, HAIG Certification. Brian has a degree in Specialized Construction Technology and has estimated and consulted on projects nationwide.

Clinton Baynham

Clinton Baynham

Estimator

Clinton joined GS Jones in February of 2020. A graduate of Wheeling Jesuit University, Clinton has a background in construction and business.   He holds certification in Advanced Structural Drying and LEAD Renovation Certification.

Greg Cummins

Greg Cummins

Estimator

Greg joined GS Jones in the Fall of 2020 with extensive experience in restoration construction management.  He holds multiple certifications in Water Damage Restoration, Fire Damage Restoration, Mold Remediation and 19 years of experience.

Anthony Ralph

Anthony Ralph

Construction Manager

Anthony comes to us with 15 years of subcontracting and project manager experience.  He has water loss remediation, mold remediation and lead paint training.

Brandon Schneider

Brandon Schneider

Project Manager

A longtime employee of our 1-800 Board Up division, Brandon transitioned to become a full time project manager in the Fall of 2021.

David Meyers

David “Red” Meyers

Project Manager

An expert handy-man and residential painter in his own right, Red joined GS Jones in 2022 bringing his attention to detail and quality work mindset to all GS Jones Projects.

Jon King

Jon King

Project Manager

After years, in the gas & oil industry, Jon transitioned into the construction industry, 10 years later he Joined GS Jones in 2023 as a project manager.

Sonya DiGiorno

Sonya “Sunny” DiGiorno

Dir. Business Development

Sunny has spent more than 20 years working as a police officer, having responded to many disasters throughout her career.   She also brings over 15 years of experience working in business development in the staffing, real estate and insurance industries.  Her combined experience helps her understand the importance of having a reliable and efficient restoration company respond after unexpected property damage occurs.

Dena Terrano

Dena Terrano

Unique Process Director

Dena comes to GS Jones with an extensive background in administration, client relations and account management. She holds a bachelors degree in History Pre-Law from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and works closely with clients, construction and consulting teams.

Doreen Carraway

Doreen Carraway

Accountant

Doreen has been with G.S. Jones since 2003 and provides accounting analysis. She also monitors and adapts the companies’ information technology needs.

Elaine Sweitzer

Elaine Sweitzer

Content Supervisor

Elaine joined G.S. Jones in 2009 as a Content Cleaning Specialist and in 2013 moved into the position of Content Cleaning Supervisor. Elaine is a graduate of Hopewell High School and has a degree in Business Management from Beaver County Community College. Elaine previously worked at Joy Dog Food in Oakdale and Lenders Service Mortgage Company in Moon Township before coming to G.S. Jones.

Denice Shipeck, Content Cleaning Technician

Denise Shipeck

Content Cleaning Tech.

Denice joined G.S. Jones in 2013 as a Content Cleaning Technician. Denice graduated from Quigley Catholic High School and lives in Baden, PA with her family.

Robert Craig, 1-800 Board Up Director

Robert Craig

1-800 Board Up Dir.

Robert joined G.S. Jones in 2009 as a 1-800 BoardUp Technician. In 2015, Robert became the 1-800 BoardUp manager for the Pittsburgh area and in 2023 the Director. Robert has brought 17 years of field management experience with him to G.S. Jones. A career firefighter, Rob, utilizes his experience to compassionately provide victim services to those who have property damage.

Monica Craig, 1-800 Board Up Admin, Steramist/Cleaning Technician

Monica Craig

1-800 Board Up Admin.
Steramist/Cleaning Tech.

With the need for disinfection services at an all time high, Monica joined GS Jones in early 2020, working tirelessly to aid our clients in providing a safe clean environment. Now she liaises with board up clients to ensure correct paperwork and billing.

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Contact Us Any Time

Disaster isn’t confined to business hours, so neither are we. Call us for whatever you need, and we’ll be happy to guide you to restoration and preparedness.

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