Our Team

Paul Davis of St. Augustine has been providing comprehensive mitigation, restoration, and reconstruction services in St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam, and Clay counties since 1991.

Paul Davis of St. Augustine has been providing comprehensive mitigation, restoration, and reconstruction services in St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam, and Clay counties since 1991

John E. Buening President/Owner Jack, as we all know him, has over 50 years experience in the construction industry field. He began his construction career working for a concrete mason in South Florida as teenager. He then went on and spent the next 29 years with U.S. Gypsum Company before opening Paul Davis Restoration of St. Augustine in 1991. With both a state certified general contracting and state certified roofing license, he has successfully completed thousands of insurance and remodeling projects both large and small, over the past 24 years.

John E. Buening
President/Owner
Jack, as we all know him, has over 50 years experience in the construction industry field. He began his construction career working for a concrete mason in South Florida as teen. He then  spent the next 29 years with U.S. Gypsum Company before opening Paul Davis Restoration of St. Augustine in 1991. With both a state certified general contracting and state certified roofing license, he has successfully completed thousands of insurance and remodeling projects both large and small, over the past 24 years.

John W. Buening Vice President/ Owner Following in his father's footsteps, John has spent most of his adult life working in the construction industry field. During the past 24 years , Jack and John have worked side by side estimating and managing jobs and turning a small organization into a solid well respected insurance restoration franchise. John holds IIRC certification in Water Damage Restoration, Fire and Smoke Restoration, Applied Structural Drying, and Applied Microbial Remediation.

John W. Buening
Vice President/ Owner
Following in his father’s footsteps, John has spent most of his adult life working in the construction industry field. During the past 24 years , Jack and John have worked side by side estimating and managing jobs and turning a small organization into a solid well respected insurance restoration franchise. John holds IIRC certification in Water Damage Restoration, Fire and Smoke Restoration, Applied Structural Drying, and Applied Microbial Remediation.

Susan Brown Manager/Owner Susan has over 25 years of experience in the insurance restoration field. During her 22 years at Paul Davis Restoration, she has overseen countless restoration projects, writing estimates, coordinating subcontractors and managing financial and legal considerations. Prior to her years with Paul Davis, Susan was employed with Ken Burkes restoration for 3 years.

Susan Brown
Manager/Owner
Susan has over 25 years of experience in the insurance restoration field. During her 22 years at Paul Davis Restoration, she has overseen countless restoration projects, writing estimates, coordinating subcontractors and managing financial and legal considerations. Prior to her years with Paul Davis, Susan was employed with Ken Burkes restoration for 3 years.

Justin Wright Associate/Estimator- Justin Wright joined the PDR St. Augustine team in 2008 and has become an indispensable part of the organization. With a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management from the University of North Florida and over 13 years of experience in construction and project management. Justin's expertise is invaluable and continues to grow. Additionally Justin holds IICRC certifications in Water Damage Restoration, Fire and Smoke Restoration, and Applied Structural Drying.

Justin Wright
Associate/Estimator- Justin Wright joined the PDR St. Augustine team in 2008 and has become an indispensable part of the organization. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management from the University of North Florida and over 13 years of experience in construction and project management. Justin’s expertise is invaluable and continues to grow. Additionally Justin holds IICRC certifications in Water Damage Restoration, Fire and Smoke Restoration, and Applied Structural Drying.

Steven Tupone Restoration Technician/ Water Mitigation Manager Steve is our first man on the scene of any emergency . Before becoming a crucial and essential member of Paul Davis of St. Augustine Steve gained 15 years of experience as a volunteer firefighter, making him well prepared to handle just about any emergency. Steve joined the team in 2000, and has responded to thousands jobs at all hours. He is knowledgeable, polite, on time, and very thorough.

Steven Tupone
Restoration Technician/ Water Mitigation Manager
Steve is our first man on the scene of any emergency. Before becoming a crucial and essential member of Paul Davis of St. Augustine Steve gained 15 years of experience as a volunteer firefighter, making him well prepared to handle just about any emergency. Steve joined the team in 2000, and has responded to thousands jobs at all hours. He is knowledgeable, polite, on time, and very thorough.

Casey Beach Secretary/Marketing Casey is our newest member to our team. Before she came to work with Paul Davis of St. Augustine she graduated from University of North Florida with honors. She went on to work in radio broadcasting, sales, and marketing right after college. She is so happy to be a part of Paul Davis Restoration.

Casey Beach
Secretary/Marketing
Casey is our newest member to our team. Before she came to work with Paul Davis of St. Augustine she graduated from University of North Florida with honors. She went on to work in radio broadcasting, sales, and marketing right after college. She is so happy to be a part of Paul Davis Restoration.