Meet the Experts

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Mike Adams

Founder & Lead Instructor

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Mike Adams: Founder and Lead Instructor

Mike Adams is the founder of Amerestore and America’s Restoration Technical Institute (ARTI), bringing over 35 years of experience leading the restoration industry forward.

With a background spanning water damage restoration, mold remediation, trauma cleanup, and fire and smoke damage services, Mike built Amerestore into a trusted emergency response team, known nationwide for excellence, precision, and compassion.

As the driving force behind ARTI, Mike is passionate about raising the standards of restoration training. Recognizing a major gap in the industry between classroom certifications and real-world readiness, he launched ARTI — the first Midwest training facility focused on hands-on restoration education, including ICRA 2.0 compliance, Xactimate estimating, fire behavior, and safety practices.

Mike is a Master Water Restorer, Master Fire/Smoke Restorer, and a Certified Master Technician through IICRC. He also holds advanced credentials in OSHA 10-hour instruction and is a certified Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) Trainer through ASHE (American Society for Health Care Engineering).

Mike’s teaching philosophy is simple: “You don’t learn this work by sitting behind a desk. You learn it by doing it right.”

At ARTI, he trains professionals to be field-ready, confident, and compliant — because in high-risk environments like hospitals and commercial buildings, there’s no room for error.

Today, Mike continues to teach, mentor, and shape the next generation of restoration professionals, blending real-world experience with a deep commitment to quality, safety, and leadership.

Credentials: Master Water Restorer | Master Fire and Smoke Restorer | Master Textile Cleaner (IICRC Certified) OSHA 10-Hour Trainer ASHE “Train the Trainer” Certified for ICRA Member of ASHE and ISHE (Indiana Society for Healthcare Engineering) 35+ Years Industry Experience Founder of Amerestore and ARTI.

Landon Carothers

Vice President

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Landon Carothers: Vice President

Landon Carothers brings over a decade of hands-on leadership experience in the restoration and construction industries, where he's built a reputation for driving growth, cultivating high-performance teams, and shaping purpose-driven culture. As Vice President of America’s Restoration Training Institute (ARTI), Landon plays a vital role in developing the next generation of industry leaders through strategic vision, mentorship, and real-world expertise.

Landon’s leadership philosophy is rooted in clarity, accountability, and empowerment. He believes that strong culture is the foundation of every successful team—and he lives that out by fostering environments where people are challenged, supported, and aligned with shared values. His ability to lead through change while staying grounded in core principles has helped transform organizations and elevate industry standards.

At ARTI, Landon is committed to building an institute where professionals don’t just learn technical skills—they learn how to lead, grow, and make a lasting impact. Whether in the classroom or in the field, his focus remains the same: building leaders who build others.

Branden Adams

Director of Education & Instructor

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Branden Adams: Director of Education and Instructor

Branden Adams is an accomplished safety and restoration professional with over a decade of hands-on experience in the field. He began his career at Amerestore as a field technician, steadily advancing through the ranks to become Senior Project Manager, Senior Estimator, and ultimately Chief Safety Officer and Director of Education. Branden has led projects ranging from water, fire, mold, and biohazard remediation to full-scale safety program implementation. His deep technical expertise is rooted in real-world application, and he now oversees company-wide OSHA compliance, internal training, and operational standards, while mentoring teams across both field and administrative divisions.

In addition to his leadership at Amerestore, Branden serves as Director of Education for America’s Restoration Training Institute, where he creates course content, develops technical manuals, and delivers high-level instruction to restoration professionals nationwide. He holds Triple Master status through the IICRC (Master Water, Master Fire & Smoke, Master Textile Cleaner), is a certified MRS, and has earned the ASP credential through the BCSP. He is an IICRC Instructor for HST and assistant instructor for ASD, AMRT, and TCST, and regularly teaches ICRA 2.0 in healthcare settings.

As an Industrial Hygienist with Indoor Environmental Management, Inc., Branden conducts site assessments, collects and interprets microbial and CBP samples, and writes detailed remediation protocols tailored to building owners, public adjusters, and insurance carriers. Known for his precision, field-tested knowledge, and commitment to industry education, Branden brings unmatched depth to restoration training and environmental safety leadership.

Linzy Disman

Brand Director

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Linzy Disman: Brand Director

Linzy Carothers is the Brand Director at America’s Restoration Training Institute (ARTI), where she oversees brand strategy, communication, and the full lifecycle of student engagement.

With over five years of experience in marketing and a passion for building meaningful brands, Linzy brings a fresh, strategic perspective to ARTI’s mission. She leads initiatives that expand awareness, strengthen connections with industry professionals, and ensure every class and campaign aligns with ARTI’s values of excellence, clarity, and compliance.

Linzy is responsible for developing and managing ARTI’s digital presence, marketing systems, and communication efforts—helping the institute stand out as a premier destination for hands-on training. She plays a key role in optimizing the student experience, from first touch to final certification, and is constantly evolving her skill set to meet the needs of a fast-changing industry.

Known for her creativity, curiosity, and cross-functional collaboration, Linzy partners with every team at ARTI to turn strategy into action—shaping not just a brand, but a movement.

Adam Arkins

Fire Fighter Instructor

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Adam Arkins: Fire Instructor

With over 18 years of service at the Indianapolis Fire Department, Adam brings deep expertise and leadership to the field of emergency response and disaster recovery. As a Rescue Specialist with Indiana Task Force 1, he has trained extensively in high-risk environments and technical rescues, including trench, rope, structural collapse, confined space, and vehicle/machinery operations.

Adam holds certifications as Firefighter I & II, Fire Officer I & II, and Fire Investigator, and is a Fire & Emergency Services Instructor III. He is also a licensed Paramedic and Hazmat Technician, combining advanced medical response capabilities with expert fire and rescue operations. With six years of hands-on experience in emergency board-up and property stabilization, Adam applies a practical, mission-ready approach to every response. His career reflects a deep commitment to protecting lives, securing property, and training the next generation of first responders.

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Meet the Experts

the team

Mike Adams: Founder and Lead Instructor

Landon Carothers: Vice President

Branden Adams: Director of Education and Instructor

Linzy Disman: Brand Director

Adam Arkins: Fire Instructor

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