Our Team

Elisha Gessele

Although born in Idaho, Elisha Gessele has called the “Everbrown” part of the “Evergreen State” home for over 30yrs. Farm animals, fishing rods, dirt roads to mountain tops, BB guns, church, and family were all part of his youth. Growing up with three sisters kept Elisha on his toes and developed his appreciation for humor and cautiousness of any situation requiring a majority vote.

Elisha and his wife Heather are highly blessed parents of four amazing world changers. Daughters Hallee, Lyric, and Sawyer are doing a great job of keeping their brother Ayden on his toes as well.

Elisha first entered the cleaning and restoration industry in 2003. His desire to help people and find solutions have fueled his passion for our craft. Various professional certifications in fire, water & mold restoration have helped him grow in knowledge and experience. Elisha holds onto the promise found in Proverbs 3:6 that says, “in all your ways acknowledge the Lord and he will direct your paths”.

Elisha currently serves as the Operations Manager at Clean Image Services, Inc. He is always ready to help our new and existing customers. Elisha truly believes the highly talented team at CISI has been carefully selected by God for the unique needs of our clients and customers.

Clean Image Services, Inc. loves referrals! If CISI has helped you in any way, please refer someone to us so we can help them as well.

Elisha and the entire team at CISI are ready to serve you!

You can reach Elisha at 509.899.9304 and/or elisha@cleanandrestore.info

Jonathon Hainline

Jonathon Hainline joined the Clean Image team in December following a 2-year stint for a finish construction company in Yakima where he became very proficient in base trim installs. He also served for 6 months as a youth pastor at his local church, Memorial Bible, where he and his family still attend. Speaking of family, Jon is married to Molly Joanne, who is the love of his life and college sweetheart, and if you ever want to know the story just ask him. But if you want to know the real story you will need to ask Molly. Jon has been known to embellish that chapter of their life. Jon and Molly were married in October of 2015, and are expecting their first of what they desire to be many children in March, little Nora Sophia. Jon and Molly currently reside in the Palm Springs of Washington, Yakima, and enjoy spending all of their time together, whether that be shopping, reading, cleaning, and all the other activities that help make life what it is. Molly and Jon both want to be known as faithful followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, as demonstrated by their love for one another and others, because of the love God has for them.

As a result of hard work and study, Jon received his BS in business administration and majored in management information systems from the University of Montana. His study in these fields will help him serve in the business development consultant position within Clean Image, where it is his job to serve local agents, property managers, plumbers, contractors, and others address fundamental business challenges by being a business resource to them. This is done by helping them increase policyholder retention (agents), lower restoration costs (property managers), protect from future liability (plumbers), and be a phone call away when needed (contractors). It is his goal to help Clean Image clients protect and grow their businesses. You can reach him at:

Phone: 509.306.6644

Email: jon@cleanandrestore.info

Josh Wray

Josh was born and raised in Ellensburg, living here until just after high school when he moved with his family to northern Idaho. In the past years since high school he has had the opportunity to live in different parts of the country including several months in Ohio working for a restoration company there, and finally ending up in Zillah, WA where he was involved in the management of an orchard. In October 2012 Josh and Hannah were married in her home state of Ohio, and then made the long trek across the States. Several months later when the opportunity came to move back to Josh’s hometown and work with his longtime friends at Clean Image Services, Inc. they packed up their things and moved up to Ellensburg.

Josh’s primary responsibilities at Clean Image have evolved in various ways over the past 6 years, but currently he serves in the Office Manager role, overseeing the accounting and human resource aspects of the company. When not at Clean Image, Josh keeps busy working at his house, traveling to see family and friends, and trying to make time for a page or two in a good book. Josh and Hannah are anticipating the arrival of their third child in May 2019.

Grant Flory

Growing up in Kansas brought with it a lot of good memories. From raising animals on the small family farm to working beside my dad in the environmental power washing service he owned, I truly consider my growing up years more than a blessing. At age 15 we moved to the great Pacific Northwest, to one of the best little towns, Ellensburg! I truly have enjoyed the years we have spent here and consider it one of the friendliest place to do business.

After our family moved to Ellensburg I began work for a steel fabrication shop and custom harvester after school and in the summer, this kept me busy for 3 years. Since then I have spent 5 years in custom home building and 9 years with Clean Image Services.

The background in cleaning, erecting of structuresand the Wisdom of the Lord have been a dynamic platform to assist me with the tools needed to take on management of our full service cleaning and property restoration company. I have attended industry specific classes from Seattle, California, Indiana, Georgia, Arizona and Canada. It definitely is an interesting business to be in, and I must say I wonder why I am doing this some days… however, at the end of the day I am still glad to have the next challenge thrown our way!

As we look into the future I realize that it will take the hand of God, the support of each team member at CISI, and each one of our loyal customers to build a company that can be here to serve you for years to come. I thank each one of you who helps us each day to keep doing what we know best!

Proverbs 17:3 says, “The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord trieth the hearts.” So when I have a challenging situation and jobs that threaten to frustrate me, I can come back to the truth. The truth is that these situations will refine me and cause me to understand more next time, and the Lord will also be checking my heart. Was I pure in my motives, honest in my dealings, and open before all? I am currently the General Manager here at CISI, but what I really enjoy most is spending time with my dear wife, Melanie, our children and reading and studying The Bible. Contact Grant at (509) 925-2929 or grant@cleanandrestore.info.

Alia Mendez

Originally from California, I have lived in several places in my life, but none quite like Washington. After a military move sent my husband, me, and my two young children up to Bremerton, we fell in love with the Evergreen State. We finally made a trip over the cascades where we heard the Kittitas County calling to us. We made the decision to move here as my husband’s time in the U.S. Navy was coming to an end, where we found some acreage outside of town. I really enjoy baking and gardening with my children, as well as taking care of our animals.

In school I studied, Music, French, Sign Language and more recently received an Associates in Business from Olympic College. I am currently working on my Bachelors in Accounting with hopes of starting a Master’s program in 2019.

I am so grateful for this opportunity to gain experience in the field that I am studying and am truly blessed to work with wonderful people and for such a great company as Clean Image!

Tammy Nelson

When I was 10 years old I moved from Connecticut to West Seattle just after Mt. Saint Helens erupted. Eventually, we settled in Enumclaw where I graduated from Enumclaw High School. My favorite sport was soccer because I loved to run! Shortly after attending a local community college I met my husband who I have enjoyed life with every day! We also love to backpack, garden and spend time with our grandchildren.

After getting married, I started working with my husband in the construction trades. Within two years my husband and I became general contractors and owned our own business, A-1 Installation. As contractors, we mostly did remodeling with some commercial work. We specialized in the installation of floor coverings: pre-finished hardwood, laminate plank floors, VCT, vinyl, carpet, along with countertop installation of Formica, marble, and granite.

In 2000, we moved to Ellensburg where I worked for Valley Floor Company and One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning. In July of 2016, I was hired at Clean Image Services, as a Production Coordinator. My primary responsibilities involve assisting in the facilitation of our emergency services work.

Kim Rivera

I moved to the Kittitas Valley 11 years ago from the Tri-Cities and have loved it! My husband was born and raised here in the valley and it is a wonderful place for us to raise our family. Our family stays busy with 4H, volleyball, basketball as well as spending time in the hills. 

I was previously working as a regional manager with multiple hotel properties and made a career shift so that I could better serve my family. I am passionate about helping others see the potential they may not see in themselves as well as continuing to develop my skills and knowledge in any way possible. 

I am excited to see how I am able to better serve our community while here at Clean Image Services!