Five Decades of Protecting People Through Better Cleaning & Training
I started in the hospitality industry at 15, washing dishes in a bustling Midwest restaurant. Back then, I thought cleaning was just another task. Then, a Thanksgiving meal served at the restaurant made more than 40 people violently ill, and one person passed away. I witnessed the panic, the pain, and the consequences of improper sanitation. That moment stayed with me for life.
It taught me a truth I have carried for five decades:
Cleaning isn’t a chore. It’s a responsibility. And it protects lives.
FROM DISHWASHER TO TRAIN-THE-TRAINER LEADER
That experience started a career that has spanned 50 years across the Midwest and, for the last 11 years, across New England. I’ve worked with:
Highlights Experience
I’ve trained thousands of people — from dishwashers to supervisors, from line cooks to distributor reps.What I learned is simple:People don’t fail because they’re careless.They fail because no one taught them the why behind the what.That’s why today I focus heavily on train-the-trainer development — helping leaders, managers, and reps teach cleaning processes the right way, so they can impact hundreds of people over their careers.
WHAT I DO TODAY
I help leaders, supervisors, and distributor reps become confident, effective trainers. My programs simplify complex sanitation processes into clear, teachable steps so trainers can develop stronger teams, reduce mistakes, and positively impact every person they lead.
Train-the-Trainer Programs
Develop Stronger Trainers Who Build Stronger Teams
Sanitation Training
Sanitation training that prevents the mistakes that changed my life
Speaking & Education
Speaking & education for conferences and associations
Process Reviews & Facility Walk-Throughs
Process reviews and facility walk-throughs
Sales Alignment
Sales alignment for manufacturers & distributors
MY APPROACH
Cleaning should be:
Clear
The cleaning process should be easy to understand, with no confusion about what needs to be done.
Consistent
Tasks should be performed the same way every time, ensuring reliable and repeatable results.
Teachable
The steps must be simple enough for anyone to learn, apply, and pass on to others without complexity.
Understandable
Teams should know not just how to do something, but why it matters, so they make better decisions.
I break complicated chemistry into simple steps that teams can repeat day after day. I teach responsibility without fear, confidence without confusion, and processes that actually work in the field.
WHY I STILL DO THIS
Because I remember that Thanksgiving.
Because I know what happens when sanitation is ignored.
Because five decades later, I still believe every cleaning professional deserves proper training — and every customer deserves safe food, safe facilities, and safe environments.
And because:
I don’t sell chemicals.
My clients purchase confidence in how they clean.
LET’S CONNECT
If you want safer results, better training, and stronger processes — for your team or the trainers who lead them — I’d be honored to help.
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