Team News

Meet the Team: Tyler Sharpe
Tyler Sharpe joined APEX Group, a Diverzify Company, as an account executive in March 2025. In his new position, Tyler will help grow the company’s business in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and nurture relationships with clients. “Tyler has a genuine desire to engage with clients and understand their needs,” said Thomas Holland, president of APEX…

Meet the Team: Vic Fotia
APEX Group, a Diverzify company, recently promoted Vic Fotia to the role of vice president, sales and operations, for RD Weis floor care, which serves the company’s East Coast locations. He previously served as regional operations manager. In his new role, Vic will be responsible for developing and managing sales strategies that drive operational excellence…

Meet the Team: Richey Houdek
Richey Houdek recently joined APEX Group, a Diverzify Company, as a regional client development executive. Richey got his start in the janitorial business and never looked back. In his new position, he will leverage his decades of experience in the commercial interiors industry to support clients across the state of Texas. “Richey has a well-deserved…

Meet the Team: Christy Earley
Christy Earley joined—or rejoined, rather—APEX Group in May 2024 as an account executive. Christy originally joined APEX Group in 2020 and made an immediate impact with her tremendous work ethic and contagious enthusiasm. Christy is responsible for supporting our clients and ensuring their surfaces receive the care and attention they deserve. “I am delighted to…

Meet the Team: Patrick Maez
Patrick Maez joined APEX Group, a Diverzify Company, in April 2024. Patrick has more than 20 years in the commercial interiors industry, most recently owning and operating a construction cleaning company. As vice president of sales and operations over the construction cleaning division, Patrick will provide strategic oversight and management of the division while expanding…

Meet the Team: Catherine Franzella
Catherine Franzella joined APEX Group, a Diverzify Company, in March 2024. Cat grew up learning about the commercial flooring industry from her father and has been working in the field for almost a decade. As client development executive for strategic accounts, she will build and nurture relationships with key contacts across the country. “Cat has…

Meet the Team: David Bremer
David Bremer joined APEX Group, a Diverzify Company, in February 2024. David brings more than a decade of experience in the commercial flooring and surface care industry to his new role. As vice president of sales and operations, he will lead the company’s strategic growth initiatives and overall operations in Northern California. “David’s industry expertise…

Kathy Edwards Celebrates 15 Years With APEX Group
Kathy Edwards joined APEX Surface Care, an APEX Group Company, as business development director for the Houston market in November 2007 and currently serves as senior account executive. We recently asked Kathy to reflect on the last 15 years and share some of her fondest memories and biggest lessons learned. 1. What do you remember…

Clint Rhoads Celebrates 15 Years with APEX Group
Clint Rhoads joined Whitman Global Carpet & Floor Care, now part of APEX Group, in June 2007. We recently asked Clint to reflect on the last 15 years and share some of his fondest memories and biggest lessons learned. 1. Can you tell us about your role and responsibilities? As field operations manager, I help…

Erik Lind Elected President of IFMA DFW Chapter
This summer, APEX Vice President of Strategic Accounts Erik Lind was elected president of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Chapter. A long-term member, Erik has previously served on the chapter’s board of directors as secretary, second vice president and first vice president. He also has served on the FMexpo, Awards, and…