Leading Executives in Cleaning Services
Gary Bauer
Brand President, JAN-PRO Systems International
Brand president who has led JAN-PRO’s franchise growth and operational playbook across 10,000+ unit franchisees, and a frequent industry voice on franchising best practices.
Bio | Parent company (Empower Brands)
Justin Bates
President, Stanley Steemer International
Second‑generation leader credited with modernizing the 75‑year‑old deep‑cleaning brand; serves as company president and public spokesperson for brand refresh initiatives.
Sophie Bellon
Chairwoman & Chief Executive Officer, Sodexo
Chairwoman and CEO steering Sodexo’s global food and facilities services, with a focus on sustainable food and a 2024/25 North America turnaround plan.
LinkedIn | Sodexo announcement
Phil Bentley
Chief Executive Officer, Mitie Group plc
Turnaround CEO who has driven record revenue and contract wins at the UK’s largest facilities services firm.
Claude Bigras
President & Chief Executive Officer, GDI Integrated Facility Services
Long‑time leader who built GDI into one of North America’s largest janitorial and facility services companies through disciplined M&A and organic growth.
Dominic Blakemore
Group Chief Executive Officer, Compass Group plc
Global CEO overseeing the world’s largest contract foodservice and support services company, including significant cleaning operations within integrated FM.
CEO page | Executive Committee
Frank Costello
Chief Executive Officer, Enviro‑Master Services
Newly appointed CEO (September 2, 2025) tasked with scaling the hygiene and commercial cleaning franchisor’s North American footprint.
Afshin Cangarlu
Chief Executive Officer, Stratus Building Solutions
Franchise owner‑turned‑CEO who relaunched Stratus under new ownership in 2015 and positioned it as a top fast‑growing green commercial cleaning brand.
Company news | Industry association
Jerry Crawford
President & Chief Executive Officer, Jani‑King International
Veteran franchising leader and CEO who expanded one of the world’s largest commercial cleaning franchise networks and is an IFA Hall of Fame honoree.
Charlie Daniel
Chief Executive Officer, Coverall North America
Finance‑minded operator elevated from CFO to CEO to accelerate national growth for the health‑based commercial cleaning franchisor.
Mark W. Davis
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, PuroClean
Restoration sector dealmaker who serves as Chairman & CEO, guiding PuroClean’s franchise expansion alongside sister company Signal Restoration.
Kasper Fangel
Group Chief Executive Officer, ISS A/S
Finance‑oriented executive elevated to Group CEO to drive the OneISS strategy across the global facility management and cleaning giant.
Jon Nobis
Chief Executive Officer, ServiceMaster Brands (ServiceMaster Clean, ServiceMaster Restore, Merry Maids, etc.)
Portfolio CEO leading some of the most recognized residential and commercial cleaning and restoration franchises in North America.
Jeff Oddo
Chief Executive Officer & Owner, City Wide Facility Solutions
CEO/owner who transformed a family janitorial firm into a national facilities solutions franchisor known for its ‘ripple effect’ culture and rapid growth.
Company team | Franchise philosophy
Brett T. Ponton
Chief Executive Officer, SERVPRO Industries
Franchising veteran appointed CEO to lead the market‑leading disaster cleanup and restoration network of 2,200+ franchises.
Adam Povlitz
Chief Executive Officer & President, Anago Cleaning Systems
Tech‑forward CEO and president credited with scaling one of North America’s largest commercial cleaning franchisors and championing CIMS standards.
Leadership | Forbes Council profile
Scott Salmirs
President & Chief Executive Officer, ABM Industries
CEO since 2015 who led ABM’s transformation and margin expansion while growing revenue past $8B across janitorial, engineering and aviation services.
Todd Schneider
President & Chief Executive Officer, Cintas Corporation
Facilities services and hygiene leader serving as president & CEO, credited with sustained culture‑driven growth and industry recognition.
Regan Stokes
Brand President, Merry Maids (ServiceMaster Brands)
Franchise growth specialist tapped to lead the iconic residential cleaning brand and strengthen franchisee performance.
Sheldon Yellen
Chief Executive Officer, BELFOR Property Restoration
High‑profile CEO who built BELFOR into the world’s largest disaster recovery and property restoration company and cultural touchstone for the sector.
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