ISSA Celebrates 2025 Class of Emerging Leaders in the Cleaning & Facility Solutions Industries

ISSA Members Invited to Select the Top Emerging Leader for the 2025 Rising Star Award, Honoring Jimmy Core, to be Announced at ISSA Show North America

ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, is proud to announce the second annual class of Emerging Leaders. This distinguished group of 30 rising professionals represents the next generation of visionaries in the global cleaning and facility solutions industry. Selected from more than 120 nominations of professionals under 40, honorees were recognized for their innovation, leadership, and contributions to advancing the industry.

The 2025 Emerging Leaders Class reflects broad representation from across the cleaning and facility solutions community and around the world—including manufacturers, manufacturer representatives, wholesalers, distributors, building service contractors, in-house service providers, and residential cleaners. Each has demonstrated excellence in leadership and a commitment to strengthening the industry.

“We are thrilled to introduce this dynamic group of global emerging leaders,” said ISSA Executive Director John Barrett. “Each of these individuals has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to excellence and innovation in their respective fields. We look forward to their continued contributions as they help shape the future of the cleaning and facility solutions industry.”

Vote to Select the Emerging Leader for the ISSA Rising Star Award in Honor of Jimmy Core

As part of the Emerging Leaders Program, one individual will be honored with the ISSA Rising Star Award in Honor of Jimmy Core. Individuals can vote now to select a winner from this impressive group to receive the prestigious title. The recipient of the Rising Star Award will be announced at ISSA Show North America on November 11.

The ISSA Emerging Leaders Program was created to recognize and support up-and-coming talent across the cleaning community. Participants gain access to valuable networking opportunities, leadership training, and exclusive resources to further their careers and contributions to the industry.

The 2025 Emerging Leaders Class includes:

Alex Bertuzzi, Owner, The Reliable Group;
Quincy Bland, Director of Custodial Services & Waste Management, Round Rock Independent School District;
Tim Bradley, VP Facility Solutions and Packaging, Lindenmeyr Munroe;
Dominick Buchholz, Director of Internal Operations, Buck Services;
Mark Bushey, Associate Director, Channel Management, Kimberly-Clark Professional;
Sarita Ceron S, Quality Control and Compliance Manager, CCMS - Custom Cleaning and Management Services, Corp;
Dominique Cheatham, Supervisor of Day Porter and General Maintenance, Continuum Services;
Maggie Gottardi, R&D, Director of Technology, State Industrial Products;
Tyler Hands, Executive Vice President, C&C Cleaning Services;
Brin Hill, VP Engineering and Operations, Cobotiq;
Donnell Hines, Regional Operations Manager, Integrity National Corporation;
Caden Hutchens, CEO, Otuvy;
Cristhian Inzunza, Territory Manager, Western Maintenance Sales;
Jaanika Kasemets, Development Manager, Puhastusekspert OÜ;
Caleb Lindsey, Branch Manager, Imperial Dade;
Sean Lynch, Director, Custodial Services, UBC Facilities of Canada;
Vince Maione, Director of Sales and Marketing, Smart Inspect;
Alessandra Massetti, Technical Sales Specialist, Barentz, N.A.;
Madison McEnroe, Subject Matter Expert, Genesan;
Kelly Orchard, Category Manager, Network Distribution;
Joseph Papayanatos, Senior Manager of Projects and Human Resources/HR & Quality, Ethics, Sustainability & Innovation, CBS Maintenance Ltd.;
Mpule Carol Phophi, Director, Tagline Group (Pty) Ltd;
Phillip Recchia, Brand Manager, Reckitt | Lysol Pro Solutions;
Jacqueline Redlitz, Senior Digital & Channel Marketing Manager, Dial Professional, Henkel Corporation;
Tomeika Rice, Facility Services Supervisor, City of Austin/Department of Aviation;
Megan Russo, Director of Sales Operations, BradyPLUS;
Adam Stathakis, Chief Operating Officer, Stathakis, Inc;
Michael Staver, Chief Operating Officer/Chief Revenue Officer, KleenMark;
Brett Tarquin, Vice President of Sales – Chemicals, Hospeco Brands Group;
Jayesh Vekariya, Co-Founder, Chief Innovation Officer, joni.