Don’t take my word for it…
Over the past 40 years in the property loss industry from the field to executive leadership, and as the founder of one of the industry’s leading Time and Materials platforms. I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside and with some exceptional professionals. Jason Gilstrap is one of them.
Jason understands the property loss business at every level. He’s lived it in the field and led it operationally, which gives him a practical perspective that can’t be taught. While he has a strong command of T&M methodology and processes, what truly sets him apart is his ability to build clear SOPs and structured processes that bring order, accountability, and consistency to an organization.
He understands how to help startups build a strong operational foundation and how to guide established firms in refining and strengthening the systems they already have in place. Jason doesn’t operate in theory, he delivers practical, operational clarity that drives real, measurable results. His approach provides leadership with the visibility and insight needed to make informed decisions, improve performance, and position the organization for sustainable growth.
"If you want textbook theory, look elsewhere. If you want someone who has actually been in the trenches, fought through the tough jobs, and built deep expertise from the ground up — Jason Gilstrap is your guy. His restoration knowledge is second to none, and his teaching style is refreshingly real and relatable. No ego, no fluff, just practical wisdom from someone who has truly earned his stripes in this industry."
Eric Sprague
Director of Education, Super Tech University
Owner, Blue Collar Consulting
Co-Host, Blue Collar Nation PodcastBen RicciardiCEO at Ironclad Restoration Marketing | Host of The Restoration Rundown Podcast
I’ve been around this industry long enough to know the difference between people who talk about operations and people who have actually lived it, and Jason Gilstrap is the real deal.
He understands what it takes to run a restoration company day-to-day. Not just at a high level, but in the details that actually move the needle, job flow, team accountability, systems, and execution when things get chaotic. That’s where most companies struggle, and that’s exactly where Jason brings clarity.
What I respect just as much is how he shows up. He’s always willing to help, always willing to share what he knows, and he genuinely cares about pushing the industry forward, not just his own success. That combination of real operational experience and a strong work ethic is hard to find.
If you’re a restoration contractor looking to tighten up your operation, create more consistency, and actually scale the right way, Jason is someone you want in your corner.
Greg Dillon, Founder of TM+ and T&M Pro