April 14, 2027
7:00 AM CT
Registration Open
7:00 AM
Breakfast
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
8 AM CT
Welcome & Opening Session
8:00 - 9:15 AM
9:15 AM CT
Networking Break
9:15 - 9:45 AM
9:45 AM CT
Local Workforce Update
9:45 - 10:45 AM
10:45 AM CT
Networking Break
10:45 - 11:15 AM
11:15 AM CT
Future Leader Identification & Development
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
SPEAKER:
President and Managing Partner - CLLean Facility Management Services
President and Managing Partner - CLLean Facility Management Services
Greg Cox is an operations and business leader with extensive experience across manufacturing, logistics, textile services, and facility management organizations. Throughout his career, he has held executive leadership roles spanning sales, marketing, operations, and general management, helping companies drive growth, improve performance, and build high-performing teams. He currently serves as President and Managing Partner of CLLean Facility Management Services and is recognized for his expertise in operational excellence and strategic business development.
Known for his focus on people development and continuous improvement, Greg has successfully led organizations through growth, transformation, and operational change. In addition to his industry leadership experience, he serves as a TRSA auditor, helping companies strengthen quality systems, operational performance, and best practices across the textile services industry.
April 14, 2027
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Strong organizations don’t wait until a leadership position opens to start developing their next generation of leaders. This session will explore practical strategies for identifying employees with leadership potential and creating intentional opportunities to prepare them for future roles. Attendees will learn how to recognize potential beyond job performance, provide meaningful development experiences, and build a stronger leadership pipeline that supports succession planning and long-term organizational success.
SPEAKER:
President and Managing Partner - CLLean Facility Management Services
12:15 PM CT
Lunch
12:15 - 1:15 PM
1:15 PM CT
Navigating Consolidation: Competitive Pressures and the Power of Valuation
1:15 - 2:15 PM
SPEAKER:
Managing Partner - Envise Partners, LLC
Managing Partner - Envise Partners, LLC
Mark Kowalski has spent the past 30 years in corporate finance, strategy, and mergers and acquisitions, including 19 years in the industrial laundry industry. From 2006 to 2018, he served as Vice President of Finance & Corporate Development at AmeriPride Services, where he played a key role in the company's financial and growth initiatives.
For the past seven years, Mark has been the Managing Partner of Envise Partners, LLC, an advisory firm focused exclusively on the industrial laundry industry. In this role, he works closely with industry stakeholders on strategic planning, transactions, and business growth opportunities, drawing on decades of experience in finance, corporate development, and industry operations.
April 14, 2027
1:15 - 2:15 PM
As consolidation continues to shape the business landscape, understanding company value has become increasingly important. This session will examine how industry consolidation and competitive pressures can influence business strategy, growth opportunities, and valuation.
SPEAKER:
Managing Partner - Envise Partners, LLC