Annual Partner Spotlight: Kennedy Restoration

October 15, 2025

Posted By: Kristen Davies in Partner Spotlight,

Platinum Partner Spotlight: Kennedy Restoration

This week’s spotlight shines on Kennedy Restoration, a trusted restoration partner serving multifamily communities across Oregon and Southwest Washington. Known for their 24/7 emergency response, quality craftsmanship, and customer-first approach, Kennedy Restoration has helped thousands of homes and businesses recover from the unexpected—restoring not just buildings, but peace of mind.

About Kennedy Restoration

Headquarters: Oregon & SW Washington
Year Founded: 1950
Website: kennedyres.com
Core Services:

24/7 Emergency Response
Water Damage Mitigation
Fire and Smoke Cleanup
Mold Remediation
Storm and Wind Repair
Contents Cleaning and Pack-Out
Full Reconstruction Services

Founded in 1950, Kennedy Restoration began as a small family-run company and has grown into one of Portland’s most respected restoration firms. Their work blends decades of experience with advanced technology and training, providing a full-service response for residential and commercial clients. From initial mitigation through full rebuild, Kennedy's team is equipped to manage every step with care and efficiency.

Q&A with Tysen Bodewig, Marketing Director

Q: Tell us about your company's journey and its core values.
Since 1950, Kennedy Restoration has been helping homes and businesses recover from the unexpected. What started as a small, family-run company has grown into one of Portland’s most respected restoration firms—built on decades of experience, innovation, and dedication to service.

Our success is rooted in five core values:

Kaizen – We embrace continuous improvement, always looking for ways to grow, evolve, and deliver better outcomes—for our customers and our team.
Safety – We prioritize the health and safety of everyone we work with—employees, partners, clients, and the community.
Empowerment – We invest in our people, providing training, support, and opportunities to help them thrive both professionally and personally.
Integrity – We lead with honesty and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
Quality – From the customer experience to the final result, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do.

These values drive us every day as we continue to restore not just properties—but peace of mind.

Q: Why is supporting the association important to your company?
Supporting Multifamily NW aligns perfectly with our mission to serve and strengthen the communities where we live and work. As a restoration partner, we understand the unique challenges faced by multifamily property owners and managers—and we’re committed to being a reliable, knowledgeable resource they can count on.

By supporting Multifamily NW, we help promote education, advocacy, and best practices across the industry, while also building meaningful relationships that allow us to better serve our clients. It’s about more than business—it’s about investing in a strong, connected, and resilient housing community.

Q: Can you share a recent success story or a particular project that exemplifies your company’s capabilities?
Earlier this year, Kennedy Restoration was called in after a major pipe burst caused extensive water damage throughout a 40-unit multifamily property. Within hours, our emergency response team was on site, extracting water, setting up drying equipment, and coordinating with property management to minimize disruption for residents.

Over the following weeks, we handled everything from structural drying and mold prevention to drywall, flooring, and paint restoration—working closely with tenants and ownership to keep the project on track and communication clear.

Thanks to our team's coordination, craftsmanship, and commitment to quality, the property was fully restored ahead of schedule and with minimal tenant displacement. It’s a perfect example of how we combine speed, skill, and care to restore not just buildings—but peace of mind.

Q: What exciting developments are on the horizon?
Looking ahead, Kennedy Restoration is focused on expanding our advanced training programs, investing in the latest restoration technology, and strengthening community partnerships—ensuring we continue delivering faster, safer, and higher-quality restoration services for our clients.

Q: What advice would you give to someone looking to get involved with MFNW?
Get involved! Attend events, join committees, and take advantage of the educational resources Multifamily NW offers. The more you engage, the more you’ll build meaningful connections and gain insights that benefit your business and the industry.