Mark Violand

As part owner of one of Northeast Ohio’s largest carpet care companies, he was responsible for the technical training of all service personnel. The company performed services in all aspects of carpet cleaning, carpet maintenance, water damage restoration, color repair (spot dyeing), carpet repair, and carpet installation. Industry involvement is important to Mark. He presently works on the Certification Council of the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration as the chairman of the Senior Carpet Inspector committee. Certified by the IICRC in many categories, Mark is a regional supervisor for the organization. Prior involvement includes serving on the IICRC Board of Directors from 1987 to 1991, and being part of the Public Relations and Marketing committee for more than eight years. Mark was the national president of the United Carpet Cleaners, Inc (UCCI) in 1987-88, and was the founding director of the UCCI’s Cleveland Chapter which still meets each month as a chapter of the Society of Cleaning and Restoration Technician’s (SCRT). Mark is an IICRC approved instructor in the following categories:

• Carpet Cleaning Technician

• Carpet Repair and Reinstallation Technician

• Commercial Carpet Maintenance Technician

He has received his technical certifications from the International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI), and has received training through several manufactures and inspection services to inspect solid counter top surfaces and laminate, vinyl, ceramic and wood floors.

 CURRICULUM VITAE FOR MARK VIOLAND (PDF)