Restoration 1 of Metro Detroit has been selected for the 2024 HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion Award for the 4rd year in a row! The owner, Chris Kushmaul and Operations Leader, Gabe Arreola served together in the US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. Together, through Restoration 1, they have a personal mission to attract and employ as many Veterans as possible to serve their local community.
Recipients of the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, ranging from veteran hiring and retention to providing veteran-specific resources, leadership programming, dedicated human resources, pay compensation, and tuition assistance programs. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award program is proud to recognize businesses committed to recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans.
“Every day as a veteran, I value having purposeful work,” says Chris Kushmaul. “I’m fortunate to be in a position to be able to hire veterans and genuinely serve our community. Restoration 1 is a direct match with my personal and professional objectives.”
Recognizing our veteran support means a lot to our business and community. At Restoration 1, the spirit of service runs deep. Specializing in addressing water, smoke, mold, and other damages, the company mirrors the selflessness seen in military service. Their team of veterans continues to channel their dedication to aid, serving the community in times of distress.
Restoration 1 is dedicated to restoring normalcy to the lives of community members impacted by water, mold, or fire damage. Understanding the distress and chaos that such incidents bring, we are committed to alleviating the associated stress. One call to our local experts sets in motion a straightforward recovery process designed to return your property and life back to the way you remember. Our emphasis is on swift, efficient, and compassionate service, ensuring that, even in trying times, you have a dependable partner to lean on. With a 24/7 Rapid Response system, we prioritize timely assistance, aiming to minimize disruption and get your life back on track as seamlessly as possible.
Restoration 1 will continue to serve our customers, hire our veterans, and be an integral part of making our community run well. The company is here to serve.



