Leading Executives in Upholstery and Carpet Cleaning
Jonathan Barnett
Founder, President & CEO, Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning
Founder who championed fast-drying, eco-friendly carpet cleaning and scaled Oxi Fresh to hundreds of franchise locations across the U.S. and Canada.
Website | Franchising | LinkedIn
Justin Bates
President, Stanley Steemer International, Inc.
Second‑generation leader modernizing a legacy brand with in‑house equipment manufacturing and expanded whole‑home services.
Bob Beard
Chief Executive Officer, HydraMaster (Universal Cleaning Concepts, LLC)
Installed as CEO after new ownership to revitalize the HydraMaster brand—stabilizing supply chains and expanding distribution through New Source Network.
Mark J. Bissell
Chairman & CEO, BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
Long‑time head of North America’s top floor‑care company by sales; broadened the portfolio of carpet and upholstery cleaning machines and solutions.
Robert Botch
Chief Executive Officer, Mytee LLC
Brought in with new ownership to lead the next phase of growth at Mytee, emphasizing customer experience and a distributor‑led sales model.
Michael Dakduk
Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
Chief executive at the ANSI‑accredited standards and certification body that underpins best practices for professional carpet and upholstery cleaning worldwide.
Mark W. Davis
Chairman & CEO, PuroClean
Chairman & CEO steering PuroClean’s rapid growth alongside Signal Restoration; brand recognized for fast growth and franchise success.
Website | Leadership | LinkedIn
Russ DeLozier
President, The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI)
Industry veteran leading the U.S. carpet industry’s science‑based trade association, with deep credentials in sustainability and recycling initiatives.
Website | LinkedIn | Media/Press
Chris Forsberg
President & CEO, Rug Doctor, LLC
Leads Rug Doctor’s rental and retail expansion—serving tens of thousands of locations nationwide—after senior roles in retail services.
Cody Howard
Founder, Heaven’s Best Carpet Cleaning
Founder who popularized a low‑moisture process that leaves carpets clean and typically dry in about an hour, now a nationwide franchise system.
Website | LinkedIn | Franchise Info
Robert (Bob) Kearn
President & CEO, COIT Cleaning & Restoration
Decades‑long chief executive of a national multi‑service cleaning and restoration brand known for carpets, upholstery, air ducts and more.
Brian Mehnert
Chief Executive Officer, HOST Dry Extraction (Racine International, LLC)
CEO who led HOST’s return to the global floor and upholstery cleaning market with refreshed manufacturing, e‑commerce and R&D investment.
Josh Miller
Brand President, Rainbow Restoration (Neighborly)
Brand president guiding a 40‑year‑old restoration and carpet‑cleaning network across 400+ locations—spotlighting preparedness for active storm seasons.
Shawn D. Moon
Chairman & CEO, Zerorez Franchising Systems, Inc.
Chairman & CEO who has scaled Zerorez’s patented zero‑residue cleaning platform with private‑equity backing for accelerated expansion.
Website | Franchising | Phone (Franchising)
Jon Nobis
Chief Executive Officer, ServiceMaster Brands (ServiceMaster Clean, ServiceMaster Restore, Merry Maids, etc.)
Technology‑driven former TWO MEN AND A TRUCK CEO elevated to lead ServiceMaster’s multi‑brand home and commercial services portfolio.
John Ormsby
President, Legend Brands (Dri‑Eaz, Prochem, Sapphire Scientific, etc.)
President driving product innovation and compliance—e.g., early transition to low‑GWP R32 in dehumidifiers—to support restoration and cleaning pros.
Brett T. Ponton
Chief Executive Officer, SERVPRO Industries, LLC
CEO since 2023, steering franchise growth and partnerships; SERVPRO remains Entrepreneur’s #1 restoration brand in 2025.
Ed Quinlan
President, Chem‑Dry (BELFOR Franchise Group)
Chem‑Dry’s president focused on franchisee performance (e.g., QuickStart) and sustained category leadership with low‑moisture, fast‑dry technology.
Eric Royse
Chief Executive Officer, Jon‑Don
Distribution executive scaling a leading supplier to carpet cleaning and restoration pros, with continued growth via acquisitions and new leadership.
Austin Yoder
President, North America, ServiceMaster Clean (North America)
Operations‑driven brand leader elevating franchisee success and standards across ServiceMaster Clean after roles in Restore.
Website | Leadership | LinkedIn
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