08.19.15
ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association appointed John Barrett executive director, effective Sept. 1, 2015. Barrett replaces John Garfinkel, who will work in a consultative capacity through 2016 to facilitate a smooth transition.
Under Garfinkel’s 25-years of leadership, ISSA evolved into the leading organization for the global cleaning industry, having grown from 3,000 to 7,200 member firms worldwide. Garfinkel leaves the organization in a position of strong financial strength with a board of directors and staff committed to accelerating growth and value for all member classes, it contends.
Barrett’s more than 35 years of experience includes serving as CEO, president, vice chair, trustee, and board director at some of the leading companies in the technology, manufacturing, distribution, private equity, and service industries.
Barrett has served as an ISSA Board member for the past six years, with the last three as an officer, serving this year as treasurer.
To fill the position, the ISSA Board of Directors sanctioned a search committee led and chaired by ISSA President Alan Tomblin.
Under Garfinkel’s 25-years of leadership, ISSA evolved into the leading organization for the global cleaning industry, having grown from 3,000 to 7,200 member firms worldwide. Garfinkel leaves the organization in a position of strong financial strength with a board of directors and staff committed to accelerating growth and value for all member classes, it contends.
Barrett’s more than 35 years of experience includes serving as CEO, president, vice chair, trustee, and board director at some of the leading companies in the technology, manufacturing, distribution, private equity, and service industries.
Barrett has served as an ISSA Board member for the past six years, with the last three as an officer, serving this year as treasurer.
To fill the position, the ISSA Board of Directors sanctioned a search committee led and chaired by ISSA President Alan Tomblin.