BLOG | Member Spotlight Series: New Crystal Restoration’s Journey Into a Strong Team of Female Leaders
Our Member Spotlight Series continues with Lisa Marie Scherrer and Rosemary Cordasco, who are part of New Crystal Restoration’s leadership team.
Learn more about them below!
Lisa Marie Scherrer has over 16 years in the restoration industry as a previous co-owner of a restoration company in St. Louis her concentration has been in sales, marketing, and team leadership. Lisa Marie’s mindset is characterized by a commitment to clear communication, ensuring that all parties have a full understanding of expectations. She recognizes the importance of transparency and clarity in fostering strong relationships with clients, team members, and stakeholders alike. After college, Lisa concentrated on home schooling her children and continued her love for education to the insurance industry where she became a certified Restoration CE educator in 7 states and for the IAIP. Lisa Marie also holds certifications through the IAAI including Certified Fire Investigation (CFI) and Train the Trainer certification through IAIP. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Lisa Marie is deeply committed to giving back to her community. She volunteers as a Guardian ad Litem for Children in Placement, advocating for the well-being of vulnerable children.
Throughout Rosemary Cordasco’s tenure at New Crystal Restoration, she has worked with her team to re-invent the business by establishing the first green restoration company in Westchester County. This initiative has changed the trajectory of the business, leading to increased financial growth as well as expanding the company’s customer base. Rosemary spearheaded the process to attain certification with New York State and New York City as a Minority and Women-Owned Business. New Crystal was recently recognized as one of the recipients of the 2020 Family Owned Business Awards for Westchester and Fairfield Counties. She is proud to be a part of a business that has been in her family for three generations and that has served the Westchester County area holding to the testament of treating customers with care and respect. Rosemary began her accounting career at KPMG after graduating from Iona with a BBA in Accounting. After leaving public accounting she moved into the private sector and worked at Verizon Communications and Philip Morris Capital Corporation. Rosemary is a CPA in New York State. Giving back has always been an important part of her life. In 2005, she co-founded The Children’s Hope Chest, a non-profit that supports local children and families in need, which has grown exponentially since then. New Crystal Restoration also supports local charities – Clary Garden (Autism), Fore the Kids, Parkinson Foundation, St. Jude’s, and Support Connection.
Our Member Spotlight Series highlights BRI members making waves in their industries and showcases how they’re making a difference! Share your story! If you would like to submit yourself or a member for a spotlight interview, please email Anika Nahar at anika@buildersinstitute.orgcreate new email.