Meet The Team

The People Behind Evolve

A dedicated team of industry experts, creatives, and operators working behind the scenes to help restoration owners grow.

Founders

Alex Duta
Alex Duta
Founder & CEO

Eight-figure restoration business owner, author of Restoration Millionaire, and tech entrepreneur dedicated to helping restoration owners scale with intention.

About Alex
Matt Balducci
Matt Balducci
Co-Founder & COO

Serial entrepreneur who built and sold a home improvement company completing 600+ projects annually. Coached hundreds of entrepreneurs to success.

About Matt

The Team

Kacie Gaffney
Kacie Gaffney
Customer Success Manager & Events Director

Operations leader dedicated to creating exceptional member experiences and keeping restoration entrepreneurs engaged, supported, and accountable as they grow.

About Kacie
Nick Schmidt
Nick Schmidt
Sales Representative

Results-driven sales professional focused on building strong relationships and helping restoration owners find the right growth path for their business.

About Nick
Zak Martin
Zak Martin
Growth Advisor

Growth strategist who partners with restoration contractors to refine operations, strengthen leadership, and implement systems that drive sustainable growth.

About Zak
Joe Hanson
Joe Hanson
Creative Director

Creative visionary bringing Evolve's brand to life through compelling design, video, and visual storytelling that connects with restoration entrepreneurs.

Roxana Florea
Roxana Florea
Experience Designer

Experience designer crafting intuitive digital journeys and touchpoints that help restoration owners engage seamlessly with the Evolve ecosystem.

Our Story

Evolve was born from a simple realization: restoration business owners are some of the hardest-working entrepreneurs in America, but most are stuck grinding without a clear path to growth.

Our founders built and scaled their own restoration companies from startup to multi-million dollar operations. Along the way, they developed the systems, processes, and frameworks that made predictable growth possible.

Today, Evolve brings those proven systems to restoration owners at every stage, from startup to $20M+ operations, through coaching, masterminds, and a community of peers who get it.

Evolve Team

What We Stand For

The principles that guide everything we do at Evolve.

Integrity First

We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Honest coaching drives real results.

Systems Over Hustle

Working harder isn't the answer. We help you build systems that create freedom and scalable growth.

Community Driven

You grow faster surrounded by peers who understand your challenges and push you to level up.

Our Mission by2032

Evolve will create 1,000 restoration millionaires

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