Most people do not like change in their routine, so introducing a new technology or product to your team can take some convincing and re-training. Learn how to research new technology and/or equipment and how to implement these changes with your team. Join our panel of experts and your peers to discuss how to get buy-in from your team to fully embrace the implementation of a new technology or product in their cleaning procedures. This interactive panel discussion allows you to ask questions directly to industry experts while gaining insight from peers.

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Learning Objectives:

  • How to evaluate new products and technologies in an oversaturated cleaning market
  • How the University of Washington gets frontline buy-in from the initial product/technology discovery phase
  • How to identify funding sources, document ROI and assist to make procurement easier
  • The importance of training to sucessfully implement new products and technology
  • Understand continuous process improvement strategies and how to create a feedback loop.

Your Panelists

Ben Walker

Ben Walker

Chief Strategy Officer
ManageMen, Inc.

Ben Walker is the Chief Strategy Officer for Management, Inc., a leading cleaning industry consultancy specializing in training, transitions, auditing and educational materials. In addition to his consulting work, Walker is the author of 612 Cleaning Times and Tasks. Ben Walker annually performs progress and baseline audits for several large cleaning operations. He has experience auditing the cleaning program for hundreds of buildings nationwide. He specializes in the (OS1) cleaning process, safety, green, source reduction, public relations, training and cleaning education.

Ben Walker

Gene Woodard, MCSCE

Director, University of Washington

Gene Woodard has been part of the University of Washington in Seattle since 1985. He serves as Director of the Building Services Department (BSD), which oversees Custodial Services and UW Recycling. The UW was one of the first higher education institutions to use Integrated Cleaning and Measurement (ICM) to validate cleaning procedures within its facility. BSD was recognized by American School and University Magazine and the Healthy School Campaign for the Grand Green Cleaning Award in 2007 and 2014, as well as the Co-Grand award in 2010. Gene is a Master Registered Executive Housekeeper (MREH) and member of International Executive Housekeepers Association (IEHA), International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA), and APPA: Leadership in Educational Facilities. .

Eli Harris

Eli Harris

President and Co-Founder
R-Zero

Eli Harris is the Co-founder and President of R-Zero, the first biosafety company dedicated to bringing hospital-grade infection prevention technologies to every organization and community. An entrepreneur passionate about democratizing access zones internationally, innovate drones for search-and-rescue efforts, and deploy hospital-grade sanitation tech to business during COVID-19 and beyond. His approach always hinges on innovating commercial tech to make it accessible, affordable, user-friendly and effective.

Tony Brandsford

Tony Brandsford

Regional Sales Manager
Unger Enterprises

Accomplished sales professional with 20+ years of progressive sales and sales management experience. (13) years managing Distributor and End User Accounts in the Jan/San Industry with a focus on driving revenue growth; evaluating people, processes, and structure to assist in implementing new policies and procedures for improved efficiencies.

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