cleanthoughts RESPECT Publisher Matt Gallinger mgallinger @ ntpmedia.com Associate Publisher Micah Ogburn mogburn @ ntpmedia.com Editorial Director Rich DiPaolo rdipaolo @ ntpmedia.com Managing Editor Aaron Baunee abaunee @ ntpmedia.com Assistant Editor Amanda Martini-Hughes [email protected] Account Executives Susan Pierce spierce @ ntpmedia.com Pat Harrington [email protected] ext. 3159 ext. 3179 Order I I am sure I am not the only one who feels this way, but JanSan professionals do not receive the level of respect and admiration they deserve. The occasional news story is published that details how a custodian or someone of the like received an employee of the month, quarter or year award, but the majority of those in the industry are rarely heralded as dedicated. Like the late comedian Rodney Dangerfield famously said, “I don’t get no respect.” It is quite unfortunate that scores of indi-viduals fail to see the importance of com-petent, hardworking custodial and mainte-nance professionals. While I was pursuing my educational desires, I always greeted the custodial and maintenance workers I saw and often engaged in conversation with the friendly-faced ones. However, it was not until I began learning the intricacies of the JanSan industry that I truly gained respect and admiration for what these folks do on a daily basis. For the longest time, I took for grated the fact that classrooms were always clean, floors and hallways were shiny and free of debris and restrooms were pleasant-smelling and tidy — at least from an appearance perspective. These silent knights and unseen heroes are rarely thanked for their efforts and are generally the first people to blame when something goes awry. I realize I am preaching to the choir and you are likely reading this thinking, “You’re right; very few people understand what I do to keep the built environment clean, let alone have respect for my actions.” Well, sir or madam, I respect you and commend you for your thankless services. I understand that, without you, we would be learning, working and playing in filth. It is high time that the rest of the popu-lace champions for your collective recogni-tion and begins respecting the work you perform. One day, this will be accomplished by your continued diligence in cleaning and maintaining surfaces. Though I never looked down on JanSan professionals, my experiences have taught me that others do — and it is unwarranted. Eventually, everyone will have that “ah-ha” moment when they realize that custodi-al and maintenance professionals are not uneducated and lazy, but rather are com-petent and trained to ensure the cleanli-ness of facilities and the health of building occupants. CM Is In (516) 404-4532 ext. 3157 ext. 3154 (256) 715-0342 ext. 3153 Art Director Marty Harris marty @ grandviewmedia.com Director of Business Operations Michael Perkins mperkins @ ntpmedia.com Ad Materials Manager Rebecca Wilson [email protected] CMI ® Administrative Manager Sharon Hillis shillis @ ntpmedia.com ext. 3133 ext. 3138 ext. 3165 Editorial, Advertising & Publishing Offices NTP Media, division of 19 British American Blvd West • Latham, NY 12110-6405 (518) 783-1281 FAX: (518) 783-1386 S u b s c r i p t i o n Q u e s t i o n s o r I n q u i r i e s T o l l F r e e ( 8 6 6 ) 7 2 1 -4 8 0 7 O u t s i d e U . S . ( 8 4 7 ) 7 6 3 -1 8 6 7 o r e m a i l c l e a n i n g m a i n t e n a n c e @ h a l l d a t a . c o m S u b s c r i b e / R e n e w / C h a n g e o f A d d r e s s : h t t p : / / w w w . c m m o n l i n e . c o m / s u b s c r i b e Canada Post: Publications Mail Agreement #40612608 Canada Returns to be sent to: Bleuchip International, P.O. Box 25542, London, ON N6C 6B2 Corporate General Manager Barry Lovette [email protected] Vice President of Operations Brent Kizzire [email protected] Chief Marketing Officer, Publishing Services Group Hank Brown [email protected] Vice President of Business Publishing Tracy Aston-Martin [email protected] Vice President of Finance Brad Youngblood [email protected] Director of Circulation & Fulfillment Delicia Poole [email protected] Associate Director of Circulation Brandy Pate [email protected] Honorary Advisory Board: Aaron Baunee, managing editor Send comments or thoughts on this topic or any other article that appears in CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® magazine, to [email protected]. Mike Adams, Greenfield, IN; Stephen Ashkin, Bloomington, IN; Jim Brewer, Arlington, TX; Laura Dellutri, Lenexa, KS; Ron Goerne, Bloomington, IL; Russell Kendzior, Southlake, TX; Don McNulty, Blue Springs, MO; Bob Merkt, West Bend, WI. CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management Online™ Service at www.cmmonline.com 4 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • September 2010
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