Our Team
The people behind SafeHouse IES.
A locally owned team of credentialed mold assessors, remediators, and restoration professionals serving Northeast Ohio for more than 15 years.
Credentials
- CCMA — Council Certified Microbial Assessor
- CCMR — Council Certified Microbial Remediator
- Florida Licensed Mold Assessor (MRSA 1300)
- Florida Licensed Mold Remediator (MRSR 1386)
- PMII Continuing Education
Founder
Nancy Sharber
CCMA · CCMR · Founder, SafeHouse IES
Restoration · Renovations · Repairs
SafeHouse was originally established in 2009 by Michael Daddario. From its early beginnings, Nancy Sharber served as Operations Manager, overseeing daily field operations, project coordination, documentation, and quality control for more than a decade. Her leadership helped shape the company's reputation for disciplined processes, responsible remediation practices, and client-focused service.
In 2010, SafeHouse was awarded a contract supporting a research grant in coordination with Health and Human Services. That work marked the beginning of SafeHouse's focused, health-centered response to mold and water-related conditions — grounded in science, documentation, and the protection of occupants rather than surface-level cleanup.
That same year, Nancy attended state-sponsored education programs in the State of Florida focused on mold assessment, testing, and remediation. During her time in Florida, she acquired her state licensure as both a Mold Assessor and Mold Remediator and became council certified by a body of her professional peers. This distinction places her among a very limited number of professionals actively working in Ohio who hold formal mold licensure from a regulated state.
Following Michael Daddario's passing in 2023, Nancy formally founded SafeHouse IES with the intent of expanding the original mission into a fully integrated service model. SafeHouse IES was designed to provide comprehensive, end-to-end solutions that eliminate confusion for property owners while maintaining strict adherence to recognized professional standards.
Today, SafeHouse IES delivers coordinated services including environmental assessment, mold remediation, emergency water mitigation response, restoration, repairs, and renovation services. Work is performed in alignment with applicable ANSI consensus standards, including ANSI/IICRC S500 (Water Damage Restoration) and ANSI/IICRC S520 (Professional Mold Remediation), as well as EPA guidance, NADCA principles where HVAC systems are involved, and responsible industry best practices.
This standards-based, health-focused foundation is what differentiates SafeHouse IES from companies that simply clean up mold. The SafeHouse team is committed to identifying moisture sources, correcting contributing conditions, and ensuring problems are fully resolved — not temporarily masked — so clients can confidently return to safe, healthy spaces.
Nancy is known for her calm, authoritative leadership style, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to doing things the right way. She continues her professional education through PMII and other advanced training programs to stay current with evolving science, standards, and methodologies related to mold, water damage, and environmental health.
Under her leadership, SafeHouse IES works closely with homeowners, real estate professionals, property managers, and insurance carriers to provide clarity, documentation, and confidence throughout the recovery process. Nancy believes that no concern is too small, and she is always willing to answer environmental questions — particularly for individuals under the care of functional medicine practitioners or those managing autoimmune conditions who have concerns related to mold exposure.
At its core, SafeHouse IES reflects Nancy's belief that every client deserves transparency and respect — before, during, and after the work is complete.
Leadership
Mike Bishop
Vice President of Construction Services
- 35+ Years in Restoration & Reconstruction
- Former Senior Leadership — BELFOR (9 yrs)
- ServiceMaster & Rainbow Restoration alumnus
- $80M+ in Disaster Recovery Project Value
- Hurricane Katrina Recovery Veteran
- Former Carpenters Union Member
Mike Bishop is Vice President of Construction Services, bringing nearly four decades of leadership and hands-on expertise in restoration, reconstruction, and large-scale disaster recovery. Since 1988, he has overseen complex residential and commercial projects involving structural repairs, environmental remediation, and full reconstruction.
Throughout his career, Mike has managed restoration projects for ServiceMaster and Rainbow Restoration, and spent nine years with BELFOR, where he held senior leadership roles overseeing high-volume, high-complexity loss projects. Prior to joining SafeHouse IES, he continued his leadership career with a respected Northeast Ohio construction company, further strengthening his background in construction management and rebuild execution.
Mike's experience includes supporting major disaster recovery initiatives following Hurricane Katrina, as well as executive oversight of three large-scale restoration projects involving crews of more than 125 technicians. These efforts included extensive mold remediation and environmental restoration work with combined project values exceeding $80 million.
Known for his integrity and direct leadership style, Mike is honest to a fault and deeply committed to protecting clients' interests. He emphasizes accountability, quality control, and doing the work right the first time — without shortcuts or unnecessary costs.
He attended trade school beginning in 1988 while working overnight shifts from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. and attending classes during the day, establishing the work ethic and discipline that continue to define his career. He is also a former member of the Carpenters Union, further grounding his leadership in professional construction standards.
Outside of work, Mike is a proud father of four and a devoted father figure to three additional children who have known him as their only dad. That same sense of responsibility carries through in the way he leads teams and safeguards the homes entrusted to his care.
Chris Fessler serves as Mitigation Site Supervisor for SafeHouse IES and is responsible for managing field technicians, coordinating jobsite operations, and ensuring mitigation work is performed in accordance with industry standards and SafeHouse protocols. He takes pride in doing things the right way and maintaining consistency, accountability, and professionalism on every project.
Chris is IICRC certified as a Water Restoration Technician (WRT) and in Applied Structural Drying (ASD), and is EPA Lead-Safe (RRP) Certified. With over a decade of experience in water damage mitigation and restoration, his expertise is especially focused on proper drying techniques, equipment deployment, and monitoring to ensure structures are safely and effectively returned to pre-loss condition.
In his supervisory role, Chris oversees daily mitigation activities, including containment setup, engineering controls, equipment placement, moisture mapping, and documentation. He works closely with project managers, assessors, and partner trades to ensure seamless coordination from initial loss through project completion.
Chris is known for his calm, steady presence on job sites and his ability to lead technicians with clarity and respect.
His commitment to following standards, protecting occupant health, and delivering quality work reflects SafeHouse IES's guiding principle: Find the source. Fix it right.
Field Leadership
Chris Fessler
Mitigation Site Supervisor
- IICRC WRT — Water Restoration Technician
- IICRC ASD — Applied Structural Drying
- EPA Lead-Safe (RRP) Certified
- 10+ Years in Water Mitigation
How We Work
What you can expect from our team.
Continuously Trained
Ongoing certification in mold science, structural drying, indoor air quality, and EPA lead-safe practices.
Insured & Accountable
Fully insured. BBB Accredited A+. Every job documented to carrier and EPA standards.
Compassionate by Default
We walk into stressful situations with empathy first — clear answers, honest plans, no scare tactics.
Local to Northeast Ohio
Headquartered in Strongsville. Familiar with our climate, our housing stock, and our carriers.
Accreditations & Certifications
Credentialed. Accredited. Accountable.
Every SafeHouse IES inspection and remediation is backed by nationally recognized certifications, EPA compliance, and an A+ BBB Accredited Business rating.
PMII Certified
Certified Mold Inspector & Remediator
CRMI · CMR · CCMI — Residential & commercial mold inspection plus remediation, certified under the Professional Mold Inspection Institute.
EPA Lead-Safe
EPA Certified Firm
Certification #NAT-F260145-1 — TSCA Section 402 / 40 CFR Part 745.89. Lead-based paint renovation, repair & painting authorized in all EPA jurisdictions through March 2029.
BBB Accredited
A+ Rated Business
Strongsville, OH · Mold Testing · Profile 0312-92001130
A promise from our team
You'll get the same inspector, the same standards, and the same honest answers every time you call. That's what locally owned should mean.