ISSA Appoints New Executive Director

Northbrook, IL, August 20, 2015—ISSA has appointed John Barrett executive director, effective September 1. Barrett replaces John Garfinkel, who will work in a consultative capacity through 2016 to facilitate a smooth transition.

Under Garfinkel’s 25 years of leadership, ISSA evolved into the leading organization for the global cleaning industry, having grown from 3,000 to 7,200 member firms worldwide.

Barrett’s more than 35 years of experience includes serving as CEO, president, vice chair, trustee, and board director at some of the leading companies in the technology, manufacturing, distribution, private equity, and service industries. His experience includes accepting increasing levels of responsibility at such well known companies as Frontenac, SMS Assist, Compass Group, Kimco Corp., York Management, Gemini Industries, Ogden Allied, and Xerox.

Barrett has served as an ISSA Board member for the past six years, with the last three as an officer, serving this year as treasurer.