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Watterson Appoints New Chief Growth Officer

by Katie Lee October 13, 2022

Schaumburg, Ill. — Watterson has appointed Lisa M. Fry to chief growth officer. As a global business leader with more than 25 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Fry specializes in business strategy, facilities management and enterprise client solutions. Fry brings with her the expertise from international real estate giants CBRE and Cushman & Wakefield, where she held global executive and senior management roles. “My goal will be to build upon Watterson’s great foundation and assist in shaping the strategy of the company for the future,” says …

October 13, 2022

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Highview Capital Acquires Watterson

by Katie Lee January 4, 2022

Los Angeles — Highview Capital, LLC has acquired Watterson, a leading national facility services company headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill. Following the close of the acquisition, Billy Watterson, Watterson’s founder, and Steve Peldiak, Watterson’s president, will both retain significant minority stakes in the business. Additionally, Peldiak will continue to serve as Watterson’s chief executive officer. Watterson provides a full suite of services, including facilities management, environmental services and emergency and disaster response. Over the last 20+ years, the company has built a strong base of long term corporate clients, which includes …

January 4, 2022

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Know the Drill

by Katie Lee June 9, 2021

— By Steve Peldiak — The importance of having a disaster plan in place — prior to the emergency at hand. Did you know, there is a new bill being introduced to streamline disaster recovery assistance? It is named The Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2021. States would be awarded half of the total grant funds immediately after Congress appropriates them, allowing recovery to start faster. Retailers, restaurateurs and commercial property owners need not wait for government intervention. Organizations that made emergency response planning a priority fared much …

June 9, 2021

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Fresh Air Solutions

by Katie Lee April 22, 2021

— By Steve Peldiak — Communal air solutions in retail and restaurant locations. Sanitation conversations around indoor air quality (IAQ) at restaurants and retail locations will be critical to their longevity and bottom lines. 2021 has seen the arrival of a vaccine, however many customers may remain hesitant to dine or shop inside even with continued mask mandates. Indoor air quality improvements completed and communicated to both employees and patrons will put many at ease as the path to public-wide vaccination is paved and businesses begin to fully reopen. …

April 22, 2021

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Watterson Celebrates 20th Anniversary in 2021

by Katie Lee March 8, 2021

Schaumburg, Ill. — This year, Watterson is celebrating its 20th anniversary. For 20 years, the Schaumburg, Ill.-based company has been “Doing Whatever It Takes” 24/7 in the emergency and disaster response, surplus property and facilities management, property redevelopment and environmental services industries. Watterson was incorporated in 2001 with the goal of providing professional and consulting services to clients with environmental needs. Since that time, Watterson has grown into a trusted partner for their clients providing a whole suite of services across the United States and Canada. “Watterson’s goal is to …

March 8, 2021

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Preparing for Two Storms

by Katie Lee November 5, 2020

— By Steve Peldiak — Hurricane response during COVID-19. This is one of the most active seasonal forecasts that NOAA has produced in its 22-year history of hurricane outlooks,” says U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “We encourage all Americans to do their part by getting prepared, remaining vigilant and being ready to take action when necessary.” The unprecedented 2020 hurricane season coupled with COVID-19 brings unique challenges to disaster and tropical storm preparedness. How do you keep your personnel and your properties safe during a pandemic? Advanced planning …

November 5, 2020

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Surplus Store Management

by Katie Lee September 24, 2020

— By Steve Peldiak — What to look for in a surplus property managing partner. The safety of your families, workforce, partners and customers was understandably top of mind once COVID-19 emerged. Now we are all embracing the forthcoming transformations, especially within surplus properties. The landscape of commercial real estate is presenting itself in a mode of constant evolution; focusing on protecting these assets, managing them with intelligent cost savings, and finding a holistic turn-key service provider will be vital to sustain the success of a property portfolio. The …

September 24, 2020

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High-Tech Emergency Response

by Katie Lee April 27, 2020

— By Steve Peldiak — A spilled glass of water can easily be resolved. But the same amount of water on the floor from an unknown source could represent a major costly repair. Spring showers and the winter thaw have begun. Rain or snow melting from the rooftop finds its way to a clogged gutter, causing the water to run between the interior and exterior wall. This could unknowingly go on for days and weeks. By the time the water is visual, the damage has already been done. Mold …

April 27, 2020

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Watterson: Signature Vendor Spotlight

by Katie Lee April 11, 2019

R&R: Where are you based and how long has the company been in business? Steve Peldiak: Watterson is based in Schaumburg, Illinois, with additional branch offices located across the United States. We have been in business since 2001. R&R: What is your title and how long have you been with the company? Peldiak: I joined Watterson as president in 2012; prior to that I spent 15 years working for a national retailer where I was the divisional vice president of facilities. R&R: What trades/services do you offer retailers and restaurants? …

April 11, 2019