Nicole Humber, CEO
A little about Nicole’s role
As a young CEO of a company, it is kind of hard to put into words what my responsibilities are as my hands are in a little bit of everything and anything to do with Bravo (can’t even help it if I tried). At the end of the day, my true responsibility is to provide the energy for the company, steer the ship to our future vision, lift roadblocks, and drive revenue. I like to think I am a force to be reckoned with, in the best possible ways. I am driven, competitive, open-minded, and always looking to learn and improve. I embrace that I am a young, female restoration company owner and am proud of who I am.
What important event stands out in your professional life so far?
I am very awkward with sharing accomplishments, as it always feels undeserved even if it is. This last year I was the first-ever winner of the nationwide Restoration & Remediation Ladder Award 2020 (under age 35). The award celebrates leaders climbing the ladder of success in the restoration industry. In early 2020, the R&R team launched the Ladder Award with the goal of recognizing rising young professionals in restoration, who are blazing new trails with innovative leadership, ideas, and technological advancements. Ladder Award nominees can come from any level as long as they have had an impact within their company. Each nominee is expected to exhibit qualities such as leadership, career progress, community involvement, and a clear passion for the industry. Most importantly, nominees should exhibit evidence of high character, integrity, and care for their colleagues and clients. I was the only female in the top 5 and it was truly an overall awesome experience and was immensely proud of myself.
Values
Teamplayer
Solution-Driven
Passion
Grit
Respect
Accomplishments
The 2020 R&R Ladder Award Winner: Nicole Humber
In early 2020, the R&R team launched the Ladder Award with the goal of recognizing rising young professionals in restoration, who are blazing new trails with innovative leadership, ideas, and technological advancements. Ladder Award nominees can come from any level as long as they have had an impact within their company. Each nominee is expected to exhibit qualities such as leadership, career progress, community involvement, and a clear passion for the industry. Most importantly, nominees should exhibit evidence of high character, integrity, and care for their colleagues and clients.
North Bay Forty Under 40 award
Cloverdale construction firm CEO wins North Bay Forty Under 40 award
Nicole Humber, 34, CEO of Bravo Restoration & Construction in Windsor, is a 2023 North Bay Business Journal Forty Under 40 Award winner. The winners will be recognized Tuesday, April 25 at an event from 4 to 6 p.m. at Saralee and Richards Barn at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds.
Reets Drying Academy Contractor Spotlight
9 Lessons I Learned: Becoming An Award-Winning Restoration Chick
In 2021, Reets Drying Academy launched their Contractor Spotlight blog series allowing restorers to share their experiences in the restoration industry with others. Nicole Humber, Owner & President of Bravo Restoration & Construction, was honored to be the first featured guest and she shared her personal experience and lessons learned after she purchased BRC and was faced with the daunting task of transforming a struggling business into an award-winning company with an amazing culture.
