Craig Powers is the Principal Consultant at Ascent Restoration Solutions, based in Seattle, Washington. With nearly four decades of experience in the cleaning and restoration industry, he has successfully led and completed several thousand water damage, mold remediation, and fire damage projects across the United States.
Craig currently serves as the 2nd Vice President of the IICRC and is an active member of the IICRC S500 Consensus Body. He holds IICRC Triple Master status, is an OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer, and maintains RIA Contents Loss Specialist (CLS) and Environmental Risk Specialist (ERS) credentials. His leadership background includes serving on the Restoration Industry Association Board of Directors and contributing to the RIA Education Committee.
Specializing in large commercial and industrial losses, Craig is widely recognized for his technical expertise, strategic project leadership, and commitment to advancing industry standards. He is a frequent speaker at national conferences and industry events, where he shares insights on disaster restoration, safety, and large‑loss management.
Craig has authored business and remediation standard operating procedures for major corporations and provides consulting services to restoration firms, third‑party consultants, and insurance carriers on complex and large‑scale disaster restoration projects.