Meet Our Team
The Core One Family
Zach Johnson
President
Zach began his career in the restoration industry in 2002, and now holds several industry certifications and over 700 hours of formal training. Zach is responsible for job coordination and organization for each Core One client.
Growing up, Zach was an avid golfer and still enjoys playing competitive rounds today. Zach is married to Allyson and has 3 children: Greyson, Peyton and Madeline.
Jason Faulkenberry
Restoration Technician in MB
Jason previously served 14 years with the City of Seneca Fire Department, 3yrs at the Salem Fire Department (part time), and 3yrs with the Walhalla Fire Department (part time).
He earned an Associates in Fire Science and Bachelors of Fire Administration from Columbia Southern University, along with many other national and state certifications from the South Carolina Fire Academy.
Jason enjoy gunsmithing, reading military history, jeeping and spending time with family and friends. He is married to Summer and has a yellow Labrador, Latti.
Brendan Wright
Restoration Technician in NC
Brendan Wright was the first full-time technician hired and trained by Core One, relocating from Myrtle Beach to Jacksonville to begin a new journey in the restoration industry.
Brendan’s expertise in the industrial coatings industry is an asset to his transition to Core One. He is now responsible for multiple tasks on each job through the entire process, including site inspections, demolition, materials delivery and coordinating with subcontractors.
Brendan enjoys creative outlets like photography, writing and filmmaking. He is a native of the Boston area and remains loyal to his hometown teams; the Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins.
Rick “Buck” Buckner
Buck is from Greensboro, NC and most of his family currently resides there. Buck now lives in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Buck has a wide variety of skills from his experience as a school teacher, bar owner, and salesman in the hotel/motel and foodservice industries for the past 20 years. Buck joined Core One Restoration in the Fall of 2019, and is Director of Business Development. This includes calling on insurance agents, insurance adjusters, and property managers, as well as employee search and hiring, vendor relations, and other tasks.
Buck is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and obtained his degree in Education. Buck enjoys running and golf in his spare time. He is an active member in Carolina Forest Community Church.