Reclaim Company, LLC, believes that “development follows demolition.” Razing unsound structures and preparing the land for site development enable new growth of communities. We continuously seek to improve our demolition, site preparation, and environmental remediation techniques so the best possible results are delivered to our clients, staff, and the environment.
After 10 years in the industry, R.J. started Reclaim Company, LLC, in 2007. His creative, out-of-the-box thinking and a business philosophy of “persistence and follow-through” has led to success with Reclaim Company and recognition from the community. In 2012, he was the SBA State of WV and SBA Region III winner of the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. R.J. is continually defining the future of the company, directing the flow of business, identifying and leading new business opportunities, and managing all business concerns. He has put together a support team of specialized employees to assist him in making Reclaim Company, LLC, an industry leader in the nation.
Steve has been with Reclaim Company, LLC, since 2011. He has experience in all aspects of demolition—residential, commercial, industrial, and heavy highway. Steve has over 15 years of experience with equipment operation and 11 years of experience in dismantlement and asset recovery, recycling, air sampling, and on-site safety management. In January 2013, Steve became a member of Reclaim Company, LLC. Steve is responsible for: overseeing the daily operations, implementing the on-site project directives, managing the project equipment, scheduling the staffing and employees for the project, handling daily damage control, managing company equipment maintenance program, assisting with project bids, working with the Project Managers to stay on budget, and working with the company President to build new and maintain existing client relationships. He is also the Chair of the company Safety Committee and trains all on-site supervisors to execute the company safety program and protocols.
Joshua joined Reclaim Company, LLC, in 2009 with four years of experience in the industry. He first served as the Controller and then became the Chief Financial Officer in 2012. In January of 2013, he became a member of Reclaim Company, LLC. Joshua’s main duties include: managing cash, identifying risks, overseeing the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization, ensuring adequate controls are installed so that substantiating documentation is approved and available in preparation for financial auditing, and developing and maintaining systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization. Joshua is responsible for Reclaim Company’s relationship with bonding companies, lending institutions, and external auditors. He holds a B.S. in Finance from West Virginia University.
Winter joined Reclaim Company, LLC in 2015 and became a member in January 2021. She holds a B.S. in Accounting and Business Management from Fairmont State University.
Winter brings substantial experience of 10 years of customer service/retail, 10 years money handling, 7 years of management, 8 years of A/P, 8 years of debt collections, 8 years of A/R, 2 years of being a loan officer, 8 years of payroll/HR. Winter’s responsibilities at Reclaim Company include: Managing and processing payroll; Payroll reports; Health insurance; Retirement plans; Accounts Receivable; Accounts Payable; Assist with financial review and audit procedures; Provide customer service to potential and existing clients; Reconcile all bank statements, loan statements, and credit card statements; Reconcile all vendor accounts; Manage all rental agreements; Manage all loans for company and verify bank deposits.
Mr. Emery joined Reclaim Company in 2018 and brings over 6 years of experience in the construction industry. Andrew plans, budgets, oversees, and documents all aspects of his contracted projects. He works closely with upper management to ensure each project’s scope of work and direction is on schedule and on budget. Mr. Emery also performs asbestos inspections and bulk sampling, assists in project estimation, operational coordination and subcontracting needs. Andrew works diligently between owner and operations to guarantee quality of work and project satisfaction.
Mr. Emery holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from West Virginia University with achieving the Dean’s List in 2005 and 2006 as well as the Academic Athletic Honor Roll from 2004 to 2007. Andrew was also an Intercollegiate Athlete for the West Virginia University Division I Football Team and achieved multiple awards during his career in college football.
Andrew also holds the following licenses and certifications:
Mr. Fitzwater joined the Reclaim Company in June 2020. He was a student-athlete that graduated from Fairmont State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management.
Chase has over 5 years in construction, from remodeling homes, industrial electrical
work, and health care planning, design, and construction. He also co-managed a water
treatment plant for Pratt and Whitney when he was employed with Veolia
Technologies. Chase’s background is strong in daily coordinating skills,
communication, and has the ability to fully manage projects while considering site specific
procedures, requirements and demands.
Chase has completed the following courses and certificates:
• 10-Hour OSHA
• RCRA/EPA Hazardous Waste Management
• AOI – HAZWOPER
• Confined Space Entry
• DOT Hazardous material general awareness and Offerors of Bulk and
non-bulk hazmat packages
• Fundamentals of AutoCAD
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Mr. Sandeep joined Reclaim Company, LLC in 2016, bringing with him a background of over 8 years of experience in the construction of residential and commercial properties. Having vast professional experience in Civil engineering design and construction work he has operated with diversified domain projects ranging from medium to large scale industries which gave him an in-depth understanding of handling various domain areas in the Construction industry. He has also handled various critical and challenging projects from the design to the implementation stage and ensured that the projects get implemented as per specification in stipulated time with quality and safety.
After graduating with Masters of Landscape Architecture from WVU University in Dec 2016 joined Reclaim Company and he is working as a Cost Estimator and a demolition designer. He is also looking after project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation of stormwater management plans, including calculation of peak runoff rates, stormwater volumes, grading of the site, and working on the plan and permits required for the SWM.
Jeff Joined Reclaim Company, LLC in February 2021. He is currently attending WVU with a Major in Accounting, and he will graduate this year. Jeff has extensive knowledge in computer systems, sales, marketing, management, and financial applications which benefit Reclaim.
He is an Accountant/Administrative Assistant at Reclaim Company. He gets to work with our CFO on a daily basis maintaining accounts payable; processing payments & amp; deposits; updating and maintaining the ISNetWorld data; reconciling credit card & amp; bank statements; working with Project Managers to track Accounts Receivable & reconcile with Accounts Payable terms; assisting management in job costing and
cost tracking for projects; maintaining records for vendors, invoices, and statements; communicating with both team members & outside inquiries.
Jason came to Reclaim Company in 2013 with over a decade of work experience in environmental abatement, specializing in asbestos. His background includes work experience in asbestos inspection, asbestos abatement, and construction labor. Jason’s primary responsibilities are to perform all asbestos inspections and prepare all samples for laboratory analysis, lead labor crews in asbestos abatement on-site, and manage all on-site safety concerns during the abatement. Jason holds certificates in:
Assistant Project Manager | Demolition Supervisor
Steven Merrifield joined Reclaim Company in 2013 and brings over a decade of experience in demolition, environmental remediation, and heavy equipment operations. Throughout his career, he has played a key role in overseeing asbestos abatement projects, managing field operations, and coordinating asset recovery and recycling efforts.
Steven is recognized for his hands-on leadership style, strong safety compliance standards, and ability to efficiently manage crews and equipment on complex job sites. His expertise in demolition supervision and environmental safety ensures projects are completed on time, safely, and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Certifications & Specialized Training
Mr. Picone joined Reclaim in 2015 with 12 years of experience in the construction industry. His work experience includes demolition, excavation, field supervision, asset recovery and recycling, heavy equipment operation, concrete finishing, and torching.
Specialized Education, Training, Licenses & Certifications:
Corey joined Reclaim Company in June 2022, bringing with him a strong background in natural resource management and field operations. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resource Management from Glenville State College in 2009. Corey has over 17 years of combined experience in general construction and surface mining, having held key roles such as Heavy Equipment Operator, Environmental Compliance Manager, and Reclamation Foreman.
He holds numerous industry certifications, including:
His diverse expertise and leadership experience make him a valuable asset to the Reclaim Company team.
Eliza joined Reclaim Company in 2024 as a licensed attorney in the states of West Virginia and Pennsylvania. She has a background in general liability, child welfare, and asbestos-related claims, and she previously clerked in the 26thJudicial Circuit of West Virginia. She works closely with municipality and town officials in an administrative role to support their goals of removing dilapidated structures to make way for new opportunities within their communities.
Brandon brings over 20 years of experience in managing high-profile, technically complex projects across demolition, abatement, environmental remediation, asset recovery and recycling. His comprehensive background spans project management, cost estimating, and strategic business development, with a proven track record of successfully delivering over $100 million in contracts during his career.
Brandon’s approach is grounded in clear communication, meticulous planning, and rigorous financial oversight, balanced with a commitment to safety and client satisfaction. His dedication to operational excellence ensures that even the most challenging projects are executed seamlessly from planning through completion. Clients rely on his ability to anticipate challenges, manage risk, and deliver exceptional outcomes at every stage of their projects.
Nick joined Reclaim in January 2026 and brings more than 19 years of experience across a wide range of safety-focused roles. He holds a Master of Science degree in Safety Management from West Virginia University, and his combined education and hands-on experience have allowed him to succeed in safety leadership positions across multiple industries.
Nick has worked extensively within the power generation, pharmaceutical, and higher education sectors, developing a strong understanding of both general industry and construction safety processes and procedures. Highly motivated with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, he has built strong working relationships with both employees and customers throughout his career.
As Safety Manager at Reclaim, Nick is focused on supporting both customer and employee safety needs. His responsibilities include maintaining compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, developing and implementing site safety plans, conducting risk assessments and incident investigations, performing safety audits, creating corrective action plans, leading weekly safety talks, and overseeing required regulatory safety training.
Specialized Education, Training, Licenses & Certifications
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