ISSA Celebrates Inaugural Class of Emerging Leaders in the Cleaning & Facility Solutions Industry

October 10, 2024—Cleanfax Staff

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is proud to announce the inaugural class of ISSA Emerging Leaders for 2024. This prestigious group of 30 industry professionals represents the next generation of visionaries in the global cleaning and facility solutions industry. They have been selected from a group of more than 100 nominations of industry professionals under the age of 40 for their outstanding contributions, leadership, and commitment to driving the industry forward.

The 2024 Emerging Leaders Class includes professionals from various sectors of the cleaning industry, including manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, distributors, building service contractors, in-house service providers, and residential cleaners. These individuals have demonstrated excellence in leadership, innovation, and a dedication to enhancing the cleaning and facility solutions industry worldwide.

“We are thrilled to introduce this dynamic group of global emerging leaders,” said ISSA Executive Director John Barrett. “Each of these individuals has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to excellence and innovation in their respective fields. We look forward to their continued contributions as they help shape the future of the cleaning and facility solutions industry.”

Vote to Select the Emerging Leader for the ISSA Rising Star Award in Honor of Jimmy Core

As part of the Emerging Leaders Program, one individual will be honored with the ISSA Rising Star Award in Honor of Jimmy Core. Industry professionals can vote now to select a winner from this impressive group to receive the prestigious title. The recipient of the Rising Star Award will be announced at ISSA Show North America on Nov. 19.

The ISSA Emerging Leaders Program was created to foster professional development and recognize up-and-coming talent within the cleaning community. As part of the program, these individuals will have access to networking opportunities, leadership training, and exclusive resources aimed at furthering their careers and contributions to the industry.

The 2024 Emerging Leaders class includes:

Jack Anderson, Nilfisk Inc.business development manager, robotics
Patrick Bannon, Tennant Co. director of industrial sales, U.S and Canada
Lauren Belskie, Imperial Dade marketing operations manager
George Boutsalis, Impact Cleaning vice president
David Bradley, Penn State University custodial programs supervisor
Jacob Buchholz, Buck Services Inc. warehouse coordinator
Ashley Butler, GP PRO vice president and general manager
Nate Calvert, KCooper Brands Inc. vice president of marketing and business development
Juan Campos, Servicon assistant portfolio manager
Ian Charlery, A1 Cleaning Services CEO
Alex Crowley, Vonachen Group chief people officer
Martine D’Amour, Diversey director of business development, ed/gov
Nathalia De Oliveira, Partner Facility Solutions president
Konstantin Ekelman, BradyPLUS director of sales
Benjamin Fernandez, Verde Clean operations manager
Adam Fox, S.P. Richards Co. vice president of marketing
Andrew Gower, Avision field sales consultant
Bethany Harrington, Western Maintenance Sales principal
Carl Keil, Core America vice president of consulting operations
Cheyn Knizeski, HHS director
Jessica Laws, New Hanover County Government custodial crew leader
Moshe Lewis, GOJO Industries corporate account director
Daniel Lowery, CCS Facility Services vice president, corporate services
Courtney Marcotte, Kimberly-Clark Professional capability development manager
Alicia Navarro, Sunbelt Rentals market sales leader
Sabine Rguig, Brenntag business development manager for HI&I North America
Noah Scott, Elite Building Services director of digital solutions
Lyana Spinner, All Seasons Cleaning owner
Dinesh Wadhwani, ThinkLite Air CEO
Chase Yacko, Canberra Corp. vice president of sales and marketing

For more information about the ISSA Emerging Leaders Program and the ISSA Rising Star Award in Honor of Jimmy Core Award, visit https://www.issa.com/emerging-leaders/class-of-2024/.