What is the biggest misconception about the industry?
That anyone can clean, and this is an easy and cheap task that doesn’t require training and skills. Cleaning requires the proper training, tools, equipment, products and personnel. With the MILLIONS of dollars invested in commercial space today, cleaning is more critical to the longevity of finishes and furnishings. Lack of knowledge could damage products beyond repair.
What is your biggest current challenge at work?
Labor, finding individuals willing to work, clear eVerify, pass background checks and have a method of transportation. Most of this is driven by a lack of respect for the services these individuals perform as it relates to pay.
What keeps you up at night?
Making sure that we are providing a stable work environment that shows support for those getting buildings clean. The field team members are the greatest ASSET Sentral has!
What project is your company most proud of?
Residence on Pennsylvania Avenue, Mormon Temple, Kite Pharmaceutical, US Capitol, Watergate Hotel and numerous schools, churches, hospital, hotels, military installations, and restaurants.
How does your ABC membership help your company?
Creating industry professional relationships through networking events and committee work.
Tell us something no one in the industry knows about you.
I raised a a service dog for 2 years for a veteran.
What is your favorite movie or tv show?
13 going on 30 and Ted Lasso
What do you do for fun?
I enjoy traveling - hiking and going to the beach.
What business/career advice do you wish you had when you began?
You don't have to bid everything.
What book are you currently reading?
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
What was your first job?
Lifeguard at Tildenwoods Pool