January 13, 2027
7:00 AM PST
Registration Open
7:00 AM
Breakfast
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
8:00 AM PST
Welcome & Opening Session
8:00 - 9:15 AM
9:15 AM PST
Networking Break
9:15 - 9:45 AM
9:45 AM PST
The Workforce Outlook: Employment Trends and Opportunities
9:45 - 10:45 AM
SPEAKER:
Branch Chief & Supervisory Economist - Bureau of Labor Statistics
Branch Chief & Supervisory Economist - Bureau of Labor Statistics
Matthew Insco is the Branch Chief of the BLS Western Information Office. He leads a team responsible for disseminating BLS data through press releases, analytical articles, and the BLS website. The office conducts outreach on behalf of BLS and supports data users by helping them access, understand, and interpret BLS statistics. Matt is a graduate of the University of California, Riverside, and has worked at BLS for over 25 years.
January 13, 2027
9:45 - 10:45 AM
Understanding the forces shaping today’s labor market is critical for organizations planning for the future. This session will explore employment trends and labor-market data to provide perspective on changing workforce conditions and the economic factors influencing employers. Attendees will gain insights into how labor-market information can help them better understand employment patterns, recognize workforce opportunities and challenges, and make more informed workforce planning decisions.
SPEAKER:
Branch Chief & Supervisory Economist - Bureau of Labor Statistics
10:45 AM PST
Networking Break
10:45 - 11:15 AM
11:15 AM PST
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.
January 13, 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 PST
Lunch
12:15 - 1:15 PM
1:15 PM PST
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.
January 13, 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
2:15 PM PST
Networking Break
2:15 - 2:45 PM
2:45 PM PST
CEO/Executive Panel
2:45 - 3:45 PM
SPEAKERS:
President & CEO - TRSA
President & CEO - TRSA
Joseph Ricci is President and CEO of TRSA. Under his leadership, TRSA has achieved record membership retention and growth, introduced industry certification programs including Hygienically Clean and Clean Green, and strengthened international relationships through the International Textile Services Alliance and World Textile Services Congress.
With more than 30 years of experience in association and business management, Joe is a Certified Association Executive and has testified before Congress on industry issues. He has also been recognized as a Top Association CEO by CEO Update. Joe holds an MBA from George Mason University and a bachelor’s degree in Communications from Virginia Tech.
President - Prudential Overall Supply
President - Prudential Overall Supply
Chris Welch is President of Prudential Overall Supply and has spent nearly 30 years with the company. He began his career as a management trainee and advanced through operational leadership roles before becoming Vice President of Operations and, in 2020, President. His career reflects Prudential’s longstanding commitment to developing and promoting leaders from within.
Chris brings extensive experience in operations and organizational leadership, with a focus on strong customer and employee relationships, effective communication, and long-term business performance. Today, he continues to lead Prudential’s operations and growth while maintaining the company’s core principles and commitment to operational excellence.
January 13, 2027
2:45 - 3:45 PM
This closing CEO/Executive panel will bring together industry leaders for a candid discussion of the trends, opportunities and challenges shaping the industry. Drawing from issues identified through TRSA’s CEO Discussions, the conversation will span automation, technology and AI, workforce trends, future leader development, consolidation, competitive pressures, valuation and other emerging priorities affecting today’s executives.
SPEAKERS:
President & CEO - TRSA
President - Prudential Overall Supply