GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Onsite Property Restoration (First Onsite), one of North America’s largest disaster recovery and restoration providers for commercial enterprises, today announced the opening of its new Portland, Oregon branch, expanding the company’s footprint to 27 states and strengthening its presence and service capabilities across the Pacific Northwest. The new location will support commercial property owners, multifamily operators, facility managers, insurers and businesses across a range of industries.
The Portland location builds on First Onsite’s existing customer relationships and regional operations throughout the Pacific Northwest, providing customers with greater access to local expertise, stronger support and restoration resources when managing property damage and business disruptions. The branch will serve a diverse range of industries, including commercial real estate, multifamily housing, retail, hospitality, education, healthcare facilities and industrial properties.
Led by Ed Gandel, General Manager, Seattle and Portland, the new branch brings experienced operational leadership to the region. Gandel’s background in large-scale operations, business expansion and team development will support First Onsite’s continued growth and commitment to serving Oregon-area customers.
“Portland has been an important market for First Onsite, and this new branch allows us to bring our teams closer to the clients we already serve throughout the Pacific Northwest. We’re building on those relationships to provide reliable restoration support when severe weather or unexpected damage impacts their properties,” said Ed Gandel, First Onsite General Manager, Seattle and Portland.
The Portland expansion comes as property owners and businesses face increasing risks from severe weather events, including heavy rain, water intrusion, winter ice storms, wildfire smoke, extreme heat and moisture-related concerns. With local expertise backed by First Onsite’s national network and technical capabilities, the new branch will help customers prepare for, respond to and recover from property damage.
To celebrate the new branch's grand opening, First Onsite will host an open house on Friday, August 21, bringing together customers, partners, industry stakeholders and community members to introduce the Portland team and showcase the new facility.
The new Portland branch is located at 6600 NE 78th Ct, Suite B5, Portland, OR 97218.
About First Onsite: North America’s Trusted Leader in Property Restoration
First Onsite Property Restoration is one of the largest and fastest-growing emergency response planning, mitigation, and reconstruction service providers in North America. First Onsite employs over 2,500 team members and operates from more than 100 locations across Canada and the U.S. With a culture focused on harnessing the human power of its team members and a commitment to doing what’s right, the First Onsite team helps clients restore, rebuild, and rise. First Onsite is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation. For more information, go to firstonsite.com or follow @firstonsite on LinkedIn.
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