Speakers
Vice President of Client Service - Infinite Laundry/LinenMaster
Steve Cooker
Dir of Project Management - Alsco Uniforms
Dir of Project Management - Alsco Uniforms
Dana Craig
Dir of Project Management - Alsco Uniforms
Dana is the Director of Project Management at Alsco, managing extensive projects and strategic initiatives that deliver effective solutions to bolster and advance businesses.
Dana hosts the 'It Pays to Keep Clean' Podcast presented by Alsco Uniforms and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from East Carolina University.
Managing Director Consulting - Ernst & Young LLP
Managing Director Consulting - Ernst & Young LLP
Tom Edwards
Managing Director Consulting - Ernst & Young LLP
Tom Edwards is a highly accomplished leader and Managing Director of AI at EY, specializing in integrating emerging technologies, digital transformation, and AI to drive business growth.
Recognized as a 2024 Top 50 Tech Professional, Tom has received numerous awards, including DFWIMA Marketer of the Year and OnCon Icon Top 10 Global Marketer.
With extensive experience across multiple industries, he has provided strategic consulting to Fortune 1000 organizations and is a sought-after keynote speaker at high-profile events like TEDx and Mobile World Congress. Tom’s innovative approach and thought leadership have significantly impacted the fields of marketing, advertising, and emerging technology.
National Director of Linen and Laundry
Prime Healthcare
National Director of Linen and Laundry
Prime Healthcare
Monica Hollo
National Director of Linen and Laundry
Prime Healthcare
Dir of Business Development - ARCO/Murray
Dir of Business Development - ARCO/Murray
Ed Kwasnick
Dir of Business Development - ARCO/Murray
Ed Kwasnick is Director of Business Development for ARCO/Murray, an industry-leading design/build construction firm that has completed over 4,000 projects across North America. He has 27 years of hands-on experience designing, constructing, and operating laundry facilities. Previously, Ed was founding Principal of Turn-Key Industrial Engineering, a laundry consulting firm, and started in the industry as a Division Engineer for Rental Uniform Service. His other career experience includes Project Engineer for Reynolds Metals Company and Vice President of Engineering for R. R. Simmons Construction. Ed has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech and has trained as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Director of Operations - Prudential Overall Supply
Director of Operations - Prudential Overall Supply
Jon Locke
Director of Operations - Prudential Overall Supply
Marketing Videographer - City Clean & Simple
Marketing Videographer - City Clean & Simple
Zach Ostendorf
Marketing Videographer - City Clean & Simple
Zach Ostendorf is a Marketing Videographer at City. He has a background in Journalism and Sports Studies from the University of Iowa and has diverse experience in video production and marketing, including Video Producer for Harvard University Athletics.
Director of Purchasing: Distribution & Sustainability - Ted's Montana Grill
Director of Purchasing: Distribution & Sustainability - Ted's Montana Grill
Paula Owens
Director of Purchasing: Distribution & Sustainability - Ted's Montana Grill
Paula Owens is Director of Purchasing: Distribution and Sustainability for Atlanta-based Ted’s Montana Grill. Ted’s was founded in 2002 on the belief that you could build a successful business while still preserving the natural world around us and Ted’s has been “going green” ever since. From recycling to energy efficient lighting and solar power, to waterless urinals, and conversion of spent grease to bio-fuels, Paula oversees these and the many other Sustainability efforts of the 38 Ted’s locations nationwide. Her dual role as Director of Purchasing helps support the company’s Sustainability efforts by selecting vendors and suppliers who share their passion for the environment and by selecting sustainable and ecologically friendly products. Owens started her career in the restaurant industry in 1993, working her way up the ranks from server to General Manager to Director of Operations. She joined Ted’s in 2011 bringing over 15 years of Operational experience to the Ted’s support team. She was inducted into Ted’s Big Sky Spirit Silver Dollar Society in 2014 designating her as one of the top 50 performers in the company.
Dir of Sales & Marketing - Alliant Systems
Dir of Sales & Marketing - Alliant Systems
Eric Smith
Dir of Sales & Marketing - Alliant Systems
ric Smith is the Director of Sales & Marketing at Alliant Systems and the host of the Laundry Talks podcast. With over 30 years of experience, Eric specializes in marketing strategy, sales growth, and digital marketing. He is passionate about helping textile rental operators optimize their business operations through technology and best practices.
Eric holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Director of Service Consulting - Performance Matters
Director of Service Consulting - Performance Matters
Ray Shabandarian
Director of Service Consulting - Performance Matters
Ray joined Performance Matters in November of 2022 as a Director of Service Consultant. Bringing 24 years of industry experience with Cintas, AmeriPride, and eventually Aramark as a Service Sales Rep, Certified Route Trainer, Service Training Coordinator, Sales Rep, Service Manager, and Branch Manager. He moved into Corporate Service Training to help develop, roll out, and manage numerous best practices and service programs across North America. Ray’s passion is to continue learning, developing, and contributing to the front-line and Management roles. He will take; a lead role in our Training Practice, as well as Circle of Excellence and Product Evaluation Process (PEP). His experience in successfully onboarding, training, and assisting the Service Departments he served will prove to be an excellent addition to the team. Ray and his wife, Carmen, live in Bakersfield, California, and they love to rescue and help various animals, from fur to feathers, and find time to be present when help is needed. Ray believes if you do the right thing, good things will happen.
Director of Sourcing
Sonic Automotive
Director of Sourcing
Sonic Automotive
Kevin Hensley
Director of Sourcing
Sonic Automotive