Leading Executives in Dry Cleaning, Laundry Services, Laundromats
Michael (Mike) D. Schoeb
Chief Executive Officer, Alliance Laundry Systems (Speed Queen, UniMac, Huebsch, IPSO, Primus)
Longtime industry operator who became CEO after serving as president/COO; he leads the world’s largest commercial laundry OEM and is a visible voice at The Clean Show (2025) showcasing new tech like lint-capture systems.
Company site | LinkedIn (company) | Press/Media
Craig Kirchner
President, Dexter Laundry
Veteran equipment executive who leads employee‑owned Dexter; frequently quoted as president during the brand’s 125th anniversary, emphasizing lifetime technical support and U.S. manufacturing.
Company site | LinkedIn (company) | Events
Mike Floyd
President, Continental Laundry Solutions (formerly Girbau North America)
Guided GNA’s 2025 rebrand back to Continental, highlighting renewed focus on North American growth and support across laundromat, OPL and commercial markets.
Company site | LinkedIn (company) | News (name change)
John Sabino
Chief Executive Officer, Laundrylux (Electrolux Professional distributor; route/OPL/distribution)
Leads one of North America’s largest distributors/route operators; oversaw acquisitions such as Direct Machinery to expand commercial and OPL reach.
Company site | LinkedIn (company) | Newsroom
Jim Gimeson
Chief Executive Officer, WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems
Route-operator CEO focused on innovation and partnerships (e.g., Presso collaboration) across 20 U.S. states and all Canadian provinces.
Company site | LinkedIn (company) | Press
Deirdre Evens
Interim Chief Executive Officer, CSC ServiceWorks (shared laundry & air services)
Appointed Interim CEO on May 19, 2025; long‑time services exec steering CSC’s large‑scale transformation and operations for multifamily and institutional laundry.
Company site | LinkedIn (company) | Leadership page
Brian Wallace
President & Chief Executive Officer, CLA, The Laundry Association (formerly Coin Laundry Association)
Long‑serving association chief and industry advocate; leads the rebranded CLA and co‑founded the LaundryCares Foundation to support communities through laundromats.
Association site | LinkedIn (association) | LaundryCares Foundation
Joseph Ricci
President & Chief Executive Officer, TRSA (Textile Rental Services Association)
Heads the leading U.S. association for linen, uniform and facility services, driving certifications like Hygienically Clean and Clean Green and national advocacy.
Association site | LinkedIn (association) | Staff page
Kevin DuBois
Chief Executive Officer, Clean Brands (Lapels, Martinizing, 1‑800‑DryClean, Pressed4Time, Dry Cleaning Station, Bizziebox)
Franchising veteran and co‑author who built the largest dry‑cleaning franchisor via acquisitions; continues to scale legacy brands like Martinizing.
Company site | LinkedIn (company) | Brand (Martinizing) news
Bob Barry
President & Chief Executive Officer, ZIPS Cleaners
Franchise growth leader who took the helm in 2021 after serving on the board, modernizing tech and expansion for the value-priced national dry‑cleaning brand.
Company site | LinkedIn (company) | Leadership page
Christa Hagearty
President & Chief Executive Officer, Dependable Cleaners (Boston)
Fourth‑generation owner‑operator and certified women‑owned business leader known for scaling one of New England’s best‑known premium cleaners.
Company site | LinkedIn (company) | About/Heritage
Ajay Prakash
Co‑Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Rinse
Co‑founder guiding the tech‑enabled pickup/delivery brand through 2025 Series D (led by LG) and first international launch in Toronto, expanding a national clothing‑care platform.
Company site | LinkedIn (company) | News (Series D)
Alex Smereczniak
Co‑Founder & Chief Executive Officer, 2ULaundry / LaundroLab
Founder of 2ULaundry and co‑creator of LaundroLab; led the acquisition of The Folde to accelerate a national pickup‑and‑delivery plus franchise laundromat model.
Company site | LaundroLab franchising | News (acquisition)
Phillip Holloman
Interim Executive Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Vestis (spun off from Aramark Uniform Services)
Former Cintas president/COO appointed Interim Executive Chairman, President & CEO of Vestis in March 2025 to steer the uniforms and workplace‑supplies leader’s next phase.
Company site | Investor relations | News (leadership)
Todd M. Schneider
President & Chief Executive Officer, Cintas
Heads the largest North American uniforms and facility services firm; as CEO signed the 2025 UniFirst proposal and continues to shape industry consolidation dynamics.
Company site | Investor relations | CEO letter (Jan 2025)
Steven S. Sintros
President & Chief Executive Officer, UniFirst
Public‑company chief leading a top U.S. uniform/laundry provider; regularly represents UniFirst to investors and customers as President & CEO.
Company site | Investor relations | Press (May 19, 2025)
Robert (Bob) Steiner
Chief Executive Officer, Alsco Uniforms
Fifth‑generation leader of the 135‑year‑old, family‑owned global uniform and linen powerhouse; continued expansion in 2025 with acquisitions in PA/NJ and Toronto.
Company site | LinkedIn (company) | News (2025 acquisitions)
Tony Chvala
President, GreenEarth Cleaning
Brand‑marketing and operations exec named President of the world’s largest environmentally friendly dry‑cleaning brand, supporting thousands of affiliates globally.
Company site | LinkedIn (company) | Team page
Alex Jekowsky
Chief Executive Officer & Co‑Founder, Cents (laundry POS/payments/dispatch platform)
Co‑founder/CEO of the leading all‑in‑one software powering thousands of garment‑care businesses; unveiled AI call‑center tools and major product expansions heading into Clean Show 2025.
Company site | LinkedIn (company) | Press (2025/2024)
John Buni
Chief Executive Officer & Co‑Founder, CleanCloud (laundry/drycleaning SaaS)
Co‑founder/CEO of a global POS and delivery platform used by cleaners in 100+ countries—the largest by customer base and reach in its category.
Company site | LinkedIn (company) | News (100+ countries)
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