ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is proud to announce the inaugural class of ISSA Emerging Leaders for 2024. This prestigious group of 30 industry professionals represents the next generation of visionaries in the global cleaning and facility solutions industry. They have been selected from a group of more than 100 nominations of industry professionals under the age of 40 for their outstanding contributions, leadership, and commitment to driving the industry forward.

The 2024 Emerging Leaders Class includes professionals from various sectors of the cleaning industry, including manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, distributors, building service contractors, in-house service providers, and residential cleaners. These individuals have demonstrated excellence in leadership, innovation, and a dedication to enhancing the cleaning and facility solutions industry worldwide.

“We are thrilled to introduce this dynamic group of global emerging leaders,” said ISSA Executive Director John Barrett.  “Each of these individuals has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to excellence and innovation in their respective fields. We look forward to their continued contributions as they help shape the future of the cleaning and facility solutions industry.”

Vote to Select the Emerging Leader for the ISSA Rising Star Award in Honor of Jimmy Core

As part of the Emerging Leaders Program, one individual will be honored with the ISSA Rising Star Award in Honor of Jimmy Core. Industry professionals can vote now to select a winner from this impressive group to receive the prestigious title. The recipient of the Rising Star Award will be announced at ISSA Show North America on November 19.

The ISSA Emerging Leaders Program was created to foster professional development and recognize up-and-coming talent within the cleaning community. As part of the program, these individuals will have access to networking opportunities, leadership training, and exclusive resources aimed at furthering their careers and contributions to the industry.

The 2024 Emerging Leaders Class includes:

• Jack Anderson, Business Development Manager, Robotics, Nilfisk, Inc.
• Patrick Bannon, Director of Industrial Sales, U.S and Canada, Tennant Co.
• Lauren Belskie, Marketing Operations Manager, Imperial Dade
• George Boutsalis, Vice President, Impact Cleaning
• David Bradley, Custodial Programs Supervisor, Penn State University
• Jacob Buchholz, Warehouse Coordinator, Buck Services, Inc.
• Ashley Butler, Vice President and General Manager, GP PRO
• Nate Calvert, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development, KCooper Brands, Inc.
• Juan Campos, Assistant Portfolio Manager, Servicon
• Ian Charlery, Chief Executive Officer, A1 Cleaning Services
• Alex Crowley, Chief People Officer, Vonachen Group
• Martine D’Amour, Director of Business Development, Ed/Gov, Diversey
• Nathalia De Oliveira, President, Partner Facility Solutions
• Konstantin Ekelman, Director of Sales, BradyPLUS
• Benjamin Fernandez, Operations Manager, Verde Clean
• Adam Fox, Vice President of Marketing, S.P. Richards Co.
• Andrew Gower, Field Sales Consultant, Avision
• Bethany Harrington, Principal, Western Maintenance Sales
• Carl Keil, Vice President of Consulting Operations, Core America
• Cheyn Knizeski, Director, HHS
• Jessica Laws, Custodial Crew Leader, New Hanover County Government
• Moshe Lewis, Corporate Account Director, GOJO Industries
• Daniel Lowery, Vice President, Corporate Services, CCS Facility Services
• Courtney Marcotte, Capability Development Manager, Kimberly-Clark Professional
• Alicia Navarro, Market Sales Leader, Sunbelt Rentals
• Sabine Rguig, Business Development Manager for HI&I North America, Brenntag
• Noah Scott, Director of Digital Solutions, Elite Building Services
• Lyana Spinner, Owner, All Seasons Cleaning
• Dinesh Wadhwani, CEO, ThinkLite Air
• Chase Yacko, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Canberra Corp.

For more information about the ISSA Emerging Leaders Program and the ISSA Rising Star Award in Honor of Jimmy Core Award, visit https://www.issa.com/emerging-leaders/class-of-2024/.

About ISSA
With more than 10,500 members—including distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, building service contractors, in-house service providers, residential cleaners, and associated service members—ISSA is the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry. The association is committed to changing the way the world views cleaning by providing its members with the business tools they need to promote cleaning as an investment in human health, the environment, and an improved bottom line. Headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., USA, the association has regional offices in Milan, Italy; Toronto, Canada; Sydney, Australia; Seoul, South Korea; and Shanghai, China. For more information about ISSA, visit www.issa.com or call 800-225-4772 (North America) or 847-982-0800. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

For more information, contact ISSA Director of Marketing & Communications Jill Nuppenau at [email protected].