The two new members of TRSA’s Board of Directors combine international and technical experience that they’re eager to share to help grow the linen, uniform and facility services industry.

Elected at TRSA’s Annual Conference in May 2025 were Xavier Martire, CEO of Elis, St. Cloud, France; and John Thomas, vice president of M&B Hangers, Leeds, AL., St. Cloud, France.

We’ll begin with Martire. He is the chairman of the Management Board and CEO of Elis, a multinational company specializing in textile, hygiene and facility services. Martire began his professional career in 1997 at SNCF, the French ...