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We're working to assemble a team of experts to share their personal insights and experience for our members to benefit from. Our experts come from various facets of the cleaning industry and each has years of experience in his or her field.

David Holly
David Holly David Holly has been involved in the cleaning industry for almost 30 years, working in virtually every facet of the business. He was the VP of a regional cleaning contractor, Director of Sales & Marketing for S.C. Johnson Professional, and Director of Marketing for Multi-Clean. He is now the President of Don't Panic Productions, Inc., a new media development company that produces training and marketing materials for companies and organizations in the cleaning industry. David is the co-author of the book Green Cleaning for Dummies published by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Green Sales Tips, published by The Green Cleaning University Press, and the recently published The Business of Green Cleaning published by the IFMA Foundation. He is the founder of Green Cleaning University (www.greencleaninguniversity.org.) He is also a member of The Ashkin Group, a consulting firm dedicated to Greening the cleaning industry. . . . keep reading
Ron Segura
Ron Segura Segura & Associates is a hands-on consulting company, whose strength is in the assistance given in the implementation of suggested changes. From the initial Company Analysis to the final phase of implementation, Segura & Associates is there to help you reach your goals. As President of Segura & Associates, Ron Segura brings over 40 years of experience in all segments of the cleaning industry. Ten of those years were spent as Manager of Janitorial /Document Services for Walt Disney Pictures and Television. . . . keep reading
Sharon Cowan
Sharon Cowan After a successful career in the fashion merchandising field working for national chain stores, Sharon left that industry to pursue her dream of owning her own business. Seeing a limitless opportunity, Sharon purchased a small local cleaning company grossing under 100K with 4 employees. Drawing on her expertise and business experience, Sharon grew the "little cleaning business" to a regional firm servicing both residential and commercial accounts along the Treasure Coast of Florida. Be sure to listen to the free interview with Sharon on how she got started and became successful in the industry. . . . keep reading
Dick Ollek CBSE
Dick Ollek CBSE Dick Ollek is a 45 year veteran of the cleaning industry. He owned his own building service contracting firm for over 30 years and served as president of BSCAI (Building Service Contractors Association International). Dick is also a member of Tripod Learning Associates a group made up of three of the top consulting firms in the Cleaning Industry. Dick now owns Consultants in Cleaning, LLC, and speaks at various industry conventions and seminars. . . . keep reading
Debbie Sardone
Debbie Sardone No problem is too big or too small for The Maid Service Coach to help you solve. Debbie Sardone has owned and operated a residential cleaning business for over 26 years. With more than 30 employees and a million dollars in annualized sales, this business coach offers hands on experience with a results-driven approach. . . . keep reading
Larry Hinckley
Larry Hinckley Larry Hinckley is Senior Technical Advisor for Delco Cleaning Systems of Fort Worth. He has 41 years experience in electro-mechanical design and maintenance with 20+ years experience in all aspects pressure washer maintenance, repair, design, and cleaning techniques. Several of Larry's articles have been published by Cleaner Times, Pavement Magazine and The Portland Cement Association. . . . keep reading
Rick Silber
Rick Silber Rick Silber is president of City Group, Inc., in Jessup, Maryland. City Group is a distributor of maintenance supplies and technical consultants in the field of building maintenance life-cycle analysis with the purpose of preserving property life. . . . keep reading
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