Rusty Amarante

Rusty Amarante, CR, brings 40+ years of expertise to the property restoration industry and is widely recognized for his unwavering commitment to excellence. Rusty currently serves as the Director of Operations for BELFOR Property Restoration, the global leader in disaster recovery, and as President of BELFOR Franchise Group (BFG), the world’s largest residential and commercial services franchise group based on geographic footprint and number of units. Today, BFG is comprised of 14 of the strongest service-based franchises for home and commercial cleaning, restoration, and renovation: 1-800-BOARDUP, 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, Blue Kangaroo Packoutz, Chem-Dry Upholstery Cleaning, COOL-BINZ, DUCTZ International, HOODZ International, JUNKCO+, N-Hance Wood Refinishing, The Patch Boys, redbox+ Dumpsters, Safer Home Services, WINMAR, and Z PLUMBERZ.

In his role with BELFOR Property Restoration, Rusty spearheads operational strategies that ensure swift, efficient, and top-tier restoration solutions for clients worldwide. His dynamic leadership style and keen strategic vision have been instrumental in driving BELFOR's continuous growth and solidifying its position as an industry leader. As the President of BELFOR Franchise Group, Rusty orchestrates collaborative efforts among franchise partners, fostering a culture of innovation, excellence, and mutual support within the BELFOR family of brands.

Additionally, Rusty was President of the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) and served as Vice Chair to the development of the IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration. He has conducted hundreds of training classes throughout his career. Rusty Amarante maintains a profound dedication to providing and inspiring service excellence.