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Perspectives from an FM Innovator: Austin Sanders, CPMM, FMA
I First met Austin Sanders 20 years ago when he worked at Sprint as a facility manager. Over the years, our paths have continued to cross as we’ve worked together on various accounts. Austin brings a unique perspective to facilities management. He has worked both as an in-house FM (as he does currently), and as…
Read MoreAPEX Surface Care Names JR Galicha VP Operations for Western Region
(November, 2019 – Dallas, Texas) – APEX Surface Care, a national provider of commercial surface care solutions, has named JR Galicha as Vice President of Operations for its Western Region. JR brings nearly two decades of industry experience in successfully growing the operational infrastructure of companies in the commercial specialty surface care industry. For the…
Read MoreAPEX Surface Care Names VP Sales for Northern California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APEX Surface Care Names VP Sales for Northern California (November, 2019 – Dallas, Texas) – APEX Surface Care, a national provider of commercial surface care solutions, has named Roxanne Bell to lead sales for its Northern California region. Roxanne brings more than 20 years of experience in sales and account management with…
Read MoreKeep Your Employees Happy by Keeping Your Facility Healthy
There’s a lot of advice out there about how to improve employee retention. Allow flexible work schedules, experts say. Provide opportunities for advancement. Offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Establish a positive workplace culture. These are all great ways to entice your top performers to stay with your company. But there’s one often-overlooked strategy…
Read MoreInnovating in Facilities Management
As someone who is passionate about applying innovative solutions to my flooring businesses, I’m always intrigued to hear other innovators’ stories. I want to introduce you to the subject of one of those stories: Justin Pollard. At just 36 years old, Justin is changing the face of facilities management for one of the most well-respected…
Read MoreWhere are All the Women in Facilities Management? (Hint: look where leaders gather).
Did you know that, even today in our culturally diverse world, men outnumber women by a staggering nine to one in facilities management leadership roles? That’s according to a 2017 study by the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources. Women are gradually increasing their presence in leadership roles across the building management industry,…
Read MoreIn Customer Service, it’s not always sunshine and rainbows …when it’s time to be open and real
As the owner of a service company that performs thousands of complex, interior floor and surface care projects each year across North America, I’m immensely proud of the team we have, and the client’s we represent. We are passionate about doing the right things, are resilient and resourceful and approach each project as a team. …
Read MoreYour Janitorial Company Doesn’t Suck (and That’s the Problem)
When it comes to cleaning your carpets, all companies are not created equal. Sure, the carpets in your office might look clean at first glance after a visit from your janitorial company. You don’t see any noticeably dirty areas, and the neatly lined pattern shows someone vacuumed. But it’s fairly likely your carpets are still…
Read MoreAPEX Surface Care and ECOlogic LTD Form Partnership Nationally Recognized Companies Announce Strategic Alliance in Surface Care Solutions
(June 7, 2019 – Dallas, Texas) – APEX Surface Care, a national provider of commercial surface care solutions based in Texas, announced today its partnership with Boston-based ECOlogic LTD, a specialty surface care provider serving commercial clients in the New England region. Both organizations will maintain their current operations and brand. “Like APEX, ECOlogic is…
Read MoreAPEX Surface Care and Corporate Floors Inc. Now a Public Benefit Corporation
This spring, Corporate Floors Inc., the parent company of APEX Surface Care, became a public benefit corporation. In doing so, we’ve joined the ranks of other innovative companies like Plum Organics, Kickstarter and Patagonia that have publicly and officially declared their commitment to the greater social good. Public benefit corporations are relatively new to the…
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