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Podcast: Justin Helms — Restoring Residences, Businesses, and Lives After Disaster

Kaitlyn ClarkeBusiness Elevated Podcast

Business Elevated Podcast (Season 6 Episode 29)

This podcast series features business and government leaders discussing what it’s like to live and work in the great state of Utah.

The Business Elevated podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

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Summary

In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Justin Helms, St. George branch manager of Utah Disaster Kleenup (UDK).

Helms, a second-generation restoration professional, shares his love for St. George. He highlights the operations of UDK, emphasizing the company’s broad service range across Utah and its capacity to handle residential, commercial, and healthcare-related disasters. 

Helms shares memorable experiences from his 20 years in the industry, including the challenges of restoring homes after natural disasters. He discusses UDK’s involvement in community outreach, such as supporting local first responders and participating in charity events. Helms finds it incredibly rewarding to help clients restore their homes and lives after disasters.  

UDK recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, earning community recognition, including the “Best of Southern Utah” award for four consecutive years.