Katie Wilson Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Co-Owner

Credentials

• Operations leadership
• Team scaling and process building
• Insurance coordination and documentation
• Customer communication
• Local partnerships and relationship building

Certifications

• IICRC Certified (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification)
• OSHA Certified

Highlights

• 5+ years of experience scaling teams and operations
• Scaled an organisation from 2 employees to 30+ across four specialised departments
• Strong background in operational leadership and insurance coordination

Katie Wilson is the IICRC-certified CEO and co-owner of Spaulding Decon and the primary local leader and public face of the business in Tampa. She brings a community-driven, hands-on approach to leadership and operations, focusing on supporting local teams, strengthening relationships, and delivering a consistent, high-quality service. Katie has over five years of experience scaling teams, most recently growing an organisation from two employees to more than 30 across four specialised departments, with a strong background in operational leadership and insurance coordination.

Expertise

Spaulding Decon’s field work is carried out by trained teams following documented processes and safety practices. Katie’s role is keeping operations, communication, and coordination running smoothly.

Katie Wilson’s latest articles:

• Biohazard / Crime Scene
• Decontamination
• Drug lab cleanup
• Hoarding Cleanup
• Home Cleanout Services
• Mold Removal
• News and Updates
• Rodent Infestations
• Tear Gas Cleanup
• Water Damage

• Home Cleanout Services

  

  Spring Cleaning From Top to Bottom: The Deep Clean Your Home Deserves

  Professional home cleanout services provide a systematic, deep-level restoration that removes accumulated grime, allergens, and heavy clutter from every corner of your property. At Spaulding Decon, our trauma-trained experts combine technical sanitization with a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to give your home and health a total reset.

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• Biohazard / Crime Scene

  

  A Business Owner’s Guide to Crime Scene Cleanup and Biohazard Remediation (What Happens Next)

  Something happened at your business, now what? Laura Spaulding explains the OSHA-certified process for crime scene and biohazard cleanup to protect your team and liability.

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• Rodent Infestations

  

  Diseases from Mice and Rats: Health Risks, How Long Droppings Stay Dangerous, and When You Need a Professional

  Rodents can transmit more than 30 diseases to people. In the US, the biggest concerns remain Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) from deer mice, LCMV from house mice (serious in pregnancy and the immunocompromised), rat-borne illnesses like leptospirosis, rat-bite fever, and Seoul virus (a hantavirus linked to Norway/roof rats). Safe cleanup and ventilation are critical to…

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• Decontamination

  

  How to Clean a House After C. Diff Infection

  Proper cleanup procedures are crucial in preventing the spread of C. diff, a dangerous bacterium that can cause inflammation of the colon and life-threatening symptoms. C. diff can be spread through contact with contaminated surfaces, food, human or animal feces, or when infected individuals do not wash their hands. It is prevalent in healthcare settings…

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• Biohazard / Crime Scene

  

  What Is Bioremediation? Definition, Types, and Real-World Examples

  Bioremediation is the process of using biological microorganisms to breakdown hazardous materials and substances into less toxic or nontoxic products. There are several branches of bioremediation, including contaminated soil, oil spill cleanup, and crime scene cleanup. Bioremediation is an effective and cost-effective method for cleaning up pollutants and contaminants. Spaulding Decon is a leader in…

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