The Wisconsin Association of Textile Services (WATS) recently met at Huebsch Services in Eau Claire, WI, to plan a long-term path to success and growth for the association. TRSA President & CEO Joseph Ricci and Vice President of Government Relations Kevin Schwalb led the meeting.

The members of the WATS Strategic Planning Committee, which includes both independent and national operators as well as supplier partners, developed a plan that focuses on the following tenets: advocacy, communications and membership growth. The group also developed a mission statement: “Advocate for and promote the interests of the commercial linen, uniform and facility services ...