Annual Executive Building Services Contractor Seminar
August 20th - 22nd, 2019
Due to popular demand, Spartan Chemical's Annual Executive BSC Seminar is sold out. 
 
Please click here to be added to the wait list. We will notify you if any openings become available. Please do not purchase any travel until Kristen Lisk confirms your attendance. For questions, Kristen can be reached at 800-537-8990, ext. 218
  
Do you want to play in the big leagues?  Join Spartan Chemical for a 2-day seminar in Maumee, OH where you will gain knowledge and experience that will make your team more competitive.

Spartan invites you to attend this, invite-only, Building Service Contractors Seminar. This year we're featuring advanced certification, leveraging technology for day-to-day operations, BSC trends, food processing opportunities for BSCs and tips to survive and succeed in commercial cleaning. You won't want to miss it, so RSVP early! 
LOGISTICS
  • Plan to arrive in Toledo by 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 20. Departure flights should be after 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 22.
  • Ground transportation will be provided by Spartan to and from either Toledo Express (TOL) or Detroit Wayne County Metropolitan (DTW) airports.
  • Complimentary ground transportation will be provided throughout the seminar.
  • Complimentary accommodations Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
  • Complimentary meals Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • Business or business casual attire.
  • Completed RSVP is the only guarantee of reservation for the seminar. Reservations will be confirmed by letter with additional details.
TOPICS

BSC Trends with David Frank, AICS President

In the session Dave Frank will review 10 key industry trends, the challenges of employee retention and the value of quality management standards that are reshaping the industry.  This can’t-miss presentation will help you see the industry as you probably haven’t seen it before.
 
Survive and Succeed in Commercial Cleaning with Troy Hopkins, CBSE
 
While compiling survey data for his book Making Cents of a Dirty Business, author and entrepreneur, Troy Hopkins discovered that the top two issues for Building Service Contractors were Increasing Employee Retention and Cultivating Consistent Sales Growth. In this energetic and impactful session, Hopkins will address these issues, and offer innovative solutions. So, whether you need help with staffing, or you are struggling in sales, Hopkins’s practical and helpful advice will help you get there.
 
CMI Advanced Designation Certification with John Schauff, 
CIMS, LEED, Spartan Director of Training and Government Programs; Becky Kaufold, Spartan Chemist; Frank Trevisani, Spartan Director of Building Service Contractor Program; Jerred Attanasio, Spartan Building Service Contractor Manager and Bill Stewart, Spartan West Coast Building Service Contractor Manager


All attendees will receive Advanced Designation Certification in:
  • Restroom Care
  • Hard Floor Care
  • Carpet Care
Value of Clean with Frank Trevisani, Jerred Attanasio, and Bill Stewart
In today’s environment of margin pressure and commoditization, Spartan's BSC team will show you how to quantify the value that you bring to your customers by delivering a clean, healthy building thus, enabling you to protect your profitability while blocking out the competition.
Food Processing Opportunities for  BSCs with Chris Celusta and Tom Parris, Spartan Food Processing Sanitation
 
Food Production Sanitation is a lucrative market for BSCs. Chris and Tom will you give you a playbook of how to successfully get into the food sanitation market. Topics include:
  • Identifying market segments
  • Understanding industry language
  • Gaining product and equipment knowledge
  • Looking live at the cleaning process
  • Entering the market
  • Using Spartan’s experience to support your efforts
Leveraging Spartan's Tools and Resources with Cali Sartor, Spartan VP of Marketing and Advertising

This presentation will walk you through the value-added tools that Spartan provides you. We will cover apps, and online services that enable you to work safe, efficiently, and effectively.

How to Utilize CompuClean with Mike Fabian, Spartan Manager of CompuClean
Learn how to improve your customer feedback and communication capabilities by leveraging the mobile Work Request Management and Quality Assurance capabilities of Spartan’s CompuClean facility management system.  Create great first impressions and develop ongoing relationships by keeping your customers in the know regarding work completion and your performance.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Jerred Attanasio, Manager of Building Service Contractors,
Spartan Chemical
Jerred holds a Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. With 19 years of experience in the janitorial/sanitation industry, Jerred has had extensive industry experience, most recently serving as the regional manager for Spartan's North Carolina region.
Chris Celusta, Manager of Food Processing Sanitation,
Spartan Chemical
Chris Celusta joined Spartan Chemical over 30 years ago as a regional manager. Today, Chris manages Spartan’s Food Sanitation program. His vast experience in the industry spans meat processing, bakeries, snack processing, produce, and egg farms. SQF 2000 Systems and ServSafe certified, Chris uses his broad knowledge of food sanitation to open new accounts for Spartan’s distribution network.
Mike Fabian, CompuClean Manager,
Spartan Chemical
Mike has ten years of management experience in the Jan San industry with a focus on workloading and quality assurance systems. Mike oversees all aspects of Spartan's CompuClean custodial management software, including development, training, and sales, and works closely with Spartan clients and distributors to help them implement and utilize CompuClean to its full potential.
David Frank, President,
AICS
David is the president of the American Institute for Cleaning Sciences (AICS), an independent, third-party accreditation organization that established standards to improve the professional performance of the cleaning industry. With more than 30 years of experience, David is the leading authority in the industry, service facility service providers, distributors, and manufacturers.
Becky Kaufold, Chemist,
Spartan Chemical Company
Rebecca holds an M.B.A. from Heidelberg University and a B.S. in Molecular Biology from Grove City College. She has been a member of the Spartan Chemical Research and Development team for over 15 years, specializing in the new product development of removable and permanent coatings for resilient and non-resilient substrates. She has added over 20 products to the Spartan line. She is a member of the Consumer Specialty Products Association Polishes & Floor Maintenance Products Division and an Advisory Board Member for the School of Green Chemistry and Engineering at the University of Toledo.
Tom Parris, Manager of Food Processing Sanitation,
Spartan Chemical Company
Tom brings extensive industry knowledge to his role, having served as regional sales manager of the Wisconsin region with Spartan for the past fourteen years. Prior to that, Tom spent more than ten years in janitorial distribution working at Vas-ko Company in the role of sales manager. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Toledo and also served in the Toledo Air National Guard for 23 years.
Cali Sartor, VP of Marketing and Advertising,
Spartan Chemical Company
Cali Sartor is the Director of Marketing for Spartan Chemical. Cali has over 20 years of experience helping companies design, develop, and implement product development, brand management, and strategic development programs. Cali holds a Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, where she studied marketing. She also holds a Masters of Business Administration degree from Portland State University in Portland, OR.
John Schauff, Director of Government Services & Training,
Spartan Chemical Company
An international speaker, John has over 27 years of industry experience. In addition to his duties as Director of Training, during his nearly 25 years with Spartan, John has held several other positions of responsibility including Director of Government Services, Bioaugmentation Manager, and Regional Manager. Together with his A.C.T. credentials, John is an ISSA CIMS Industry Certified Expert, a USGBC LEED Green Associate, and he sits on various industry advisory panels. 
Troy Hopkins, CBSE
Troy Hopkins has done it all. Everything from starting a business, running a business, selling a business, even operating multiple businesses at the same time. He has 14 years of leadership experience with a fortune 100 company and has spent the last 15 as a successful entrepreneur. Now, as a business coach he shares his wisdom with others. 
Bill Stewart, Manager of West Coast Building Service Contractors,
Spartan Chemical
Bill has been with Spartan since 1994, first serving as regional manager of the Arizona region. In November 2006, Stewart was appointed to the position of west coast divisional sales manager. Most recently, Bill has joined the Spartan Corporate Accounts team assisting with business development of Building Service Contractors.   
Frank Trevisani, Director of Building Service Contractors, 
Spartan Chemical Company
Frank has been in the BSC industry for over 39 years in various management positions with Oneida Chemical Company, ISS, Clarke Floor Machine, and One Source. Frank is an industry leader in the BSC market, most notably being selected by Cleaning & Maintenance Management Magazine as an Industry Leader Dream Team Member.
RSVP by August 9 to Ms. Kristen Lisk
Toll Free: 1-800-537-8990 Ext. 218
Email: klisk@spartanchemical.com
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