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Meet the Team: Chip Ebert
Chip Ebert joined APEX Group as client development executive in October 2023. Chip has more than 10 years’ experience in commercial sales and most recently served as national accounts executive for RD Weis, a fellow Diverzify company. In his new role, Chip will support national accounts for APEX Group, with a focus on the East…
APEX Group Makes Terrazzo Floors Shine Again for TechnipFMC
The Situation TechnipFMC is a global technology provider to the energy industry with more than 20,000 employees in 41 countries. Its state-of-the-art U.S. headquarters building in Houston contains 35,000 square feet of stunning terrazzo flooring. In early 2023, Facility Manager Sabrina Gomez noticed that after eight years of use, the floors no longer gleamed the…
Stacy Murphy Moves to APEX Group Team as VP of Client Development
Stacy Murphy first joined Corporate Floors, then part of APEX Group, as vice president of strategic sales in December 2021. She quickly demonstrated her skills and abilities and was promoted to lead the entire sales team for Corporate Floors less than a year later. In July 2023, following APEX Group’s merger with Diverzify, she moved…
APEX Group and Corporate Floors Join Diverzify
The addition of APEX Group and Corporate Floors marks a significant step forward in Diverzify’s efforts to build a premier platform that provides solutions at every stage of a customer’s flooring journey. ATLANTA, GA – JULY 10, 2023 Diverzify, the national leader in commercial flooring installation and interior services, announced today that APEX Group and…
Candy Madrigal Celebrates 10 Years With APEX Group
Candy Madrigal joined Corporate Floors, an APEX Group Company, as project manager in October 2012. We recently asked Candy to reflect on the last 10 years and share some of her fondest memories and biggest lessons learned. 1. What do you remember about your first day on the job? I remember how welcoming everyone was…
Meet the Team: Sidney George
Sidney George joined Corporate Floors as client development manager in May 2023. A recent graduate of Texas A&M University, Sidney has completed several sales internships. In her new role, she will nurture relationships with new and existing clients while helping the sales team meet its goals. “Sidney’s natural people skills and passion for helping others…
Why You Should Partner With Mission-Driven Companies
The days of doing business for the sake of doing business are gone. Many of today’s most successful companies are mission-driven, not business-driven. Mission-driven companies are making not only record profits, but also big impacts in their communities and the world. But what exactly does it mean to be “mission-driven”? It all comes down to…
Kathy Edwards Celebrates 15 Years With APEX Group
Kathy Edwards joined APEX Surface Care, an APEX Group Company, as business development director for the Houston market in November 2007 and currently serves as senior account executive. We recently asked Kathy to reflect on the last 15 years and share some of her fondest memories and biggest lessons learned. 1. What do you remember…
Meet the Team: Sierra Bishop
Sierra Bishop joined APEX Group as client development manager in April 2023. Sierra has more than a decade of experience in marketing and sales, including over six years in the construction industry. In her new role, Sierra will be developing new client relationships on behalf of APEX Group in the Houston market. “Sierra has a…
Beau Gajdica Celebrates 10 Years with APEX Group
Beau Gajdica joined Corporate Floors, an APEX Group Company, as a project manager in October 2012. We recently asked Beau to reflect on the last 10 years and share some of his fondest memories and biggest lessons learned. 1. What do you remember about your first day on the job? I was looking to make…
The Do’s and Don’ts When Hiring a Critical Space Cleaning Provider
Selecting the right critical space cleaning provider is, well, critical. Choose wisely, and you’ll prosper. Choose poorly, and you’ll be dealing with equipment failures, downtime and disruption. When it comes to hiring a critical space cleaning provider, there are things that facility managers should be doing—and then there are things they absolutely should not be…
APEX Group Recognizes Outstanding Team Members
Last month, APEX Group kicked off 2023 with its annual Town Hall Meeting. Employees from across the nation came together virtually to review last year’s successes, discuss this year’s goals, and celebrate some of the hardest-working members of this all-star team. “To say we have assembled the best team in the business is an understatement,”…
Meet the Team: Amy Vaughn
Amy Vaughn joined APEX Property Services (APS) as division president/brand leader in February 2023. Amy has almost two decades of experience in the commercial service industry, including 17 years in the janitorial field. In her new role, Amy will be responsible for developing, leading and achieving the strategic goals of the division. “Amy doesn’t just…
Meet the Team: Bud Dotson
Bud Dotson joined Corporate Floors, an APEX Group Company, in February 2023. Bud has over 15 years of experience in commercial flooring and has worked in nearly every role in the business, from installation to estimating to sales. In his new role, he will focus on building relationships in the K–12 sector. “Bud brings a…
Tips and Tricks: Carpet Care
At APEX Surface Care, we help our clients extend the life of their carpets through regular deep cleanings. But while our experienced carpet technicians do an excellent job, we will be the first to admit that quarterly, semi-annual or annual deep cleanings aren’t enough to protect your investment. To truly keep your carpet looking new…
APEX Group Celebrates 25 Years of Delivering Delight
When Thomas Holland opened the first location of what is now APEX Group in 1997, he didn’t know he was founding a company that would eventually offer a full suite of commercial interiors solutions. Neither did he know he was founding a company that would go on to serve some of the nation’s most well-known…
Employee Spotlight: Stacy Barron
With her background in accounting, Stacy Barron knows how important it is to dot your i’s and cross your t’s. That’s what makes her so successful in her current role as project manager with The Elevated Cab, where she ensures work is completed on time and on budget. We recently asked Stacy to share some…
Employee Spotlight: Stephanie Bohen
Stephanie Bohen is the epitome of a hard-working, dedicated employee. As corporate accounting manager at APEX Group, Stephanie helps ensure the company’s accounting and financial operations run smoothly. We recently asked her to share some thoughts about her job, her hobbies and her interests so we could get to know her a little better. 1.…
Join Us at the Church Facilities Expo 2022
Next week, religious facilities from across the nation will be converging on Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas for an expo like no other— and we’ll be right there with them! APEX Surface Care and Corporate Floors are proud exhibitors of the Church Facilities Conference and Expo. Please stop by booth 345 to meet our…
Join Us at the BOMA Greater Dallas 2022 Trade Show
In less than a week, commercial real estate professionals from across the Dallas–Fort Worth region will be converging on Dallas Market Center for a trade show like no other—and we’ll be right there with them! APEX Surface Care and The Elevated Cab are proud exhibitors of the 2022 BOMA Inferno. Please stop by booth 415…
Meet the Team: Jacob Glenn
Jacob Glenn joined the Austin branch of Corporate Floors, a member of the APEX Group family of companies, in September 2022. As sales executive, Jacob will be responsible for developing strong relationships with existing clients while building new business through strategic partnerships and initiatives. He has been in the flooring and construction industry for more…
Clint Rhoads Celebrates 15 Years with APEX Group
Clint Rhoads joined Whitman Global Carpet & Floor Care, now part of APEX Group, in June 2007. We recently asked Clint to reflect on the last 15 years and share some of his fondest memories and biggest lessons learned. 1. Can you tell us about your role and responsibilities? As field operations manager, I help…
Senior Living Community Turns to Corporate Floors for Safe, Efficient Installation
The Situation Watermere at Southlake is a luxury senior living community in northeast Texas. Established in 2008, the development offers custom villa and condominium homes, allowing residents to enjoy both the benefits of homeownership and the perks of resort-style amenities. A stunning four-story, 35,000-square-foot clubhouse is home to many of these amenities, including a dining…
Meet the Team: Jenny Phillips
Jenny Phillips joined The Elevated Cab as national OEM sales director in July 2022. Jenny has more than 15 years’ experience in the elevator industry, having helped countless clients find the perfect elevator solution for their facilities. In her new role, she will be integral to the launch of S.M.A.R.T. Line, the company’s new line…
Erik Lind Elected President of IFMA DFW Chapter
This summer, APEX Vice President of Strategic Accounts Erik Lind was elected president of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Chapter. A long-term member, Erik has previously served on the chapter’s board of directors as secretary, second vice president and first vice president. He also has served on the FMexpo, Awards, and…
Corporate Floors Family of Brands Now Known as APEX Group
Grapevine, Texas, August 4, 2022 – The Corporate Floors family of brands, a leading provider of commercial interiors services nationwide, has completed an extensive rebranding initiative in response to the company’s ongoing growth and long-term vision. As of June 1, 2022, the holding company will now be known as APEX Group and retain its existing…
Bass Performance Hall Gets a Makeover from APEX
The Situation Bass Performance Hall is often called the crown jewel of downtown Fort Worth. Owned and operated by Performing Arts Fort Worth, the 2,042-seat venue is home to the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, the Fort Worth Opera, the Texas Ballet Theater, and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and hosts national touring artists and…
APEX Surface Care Acquires GermWrap
Grapevine, Texas, May 3, 2022 – APEX Surface Care, the nation’s most reliable, experienced and sustainable commercial surface care company, today announced its acquisition of GermWrap, a leading disinfection and sanitization company based in Houston. As of April 1, 2022, the company’s existing customers and services transitioned to APEX Surface Care. GermWrap was founded in…
Meet the Team: Marcos Villarreal
Marcos Villarreal joined the APEX Group as business development executive in April 2022. Marcos has been helping companies maintain their physical assets and create healthier spaces for their employees and visitors for more than a decade. In his new role, he will focus on growing APEX’s business in the medical and education sectors. “Marcos shares…
Meet the Team: Manuel Gonzalez
Manuel Gonzalez joined the APEX Group as business development executive in April 2022. Manuel has a wide range of professional experience, having served as a combat medic, small-business owner and customer service representative, as well as in leadership roles at GermWrap and Stryker. In his new position, he will focus on growing APEX’s business in…
Meet the Team: Jen Greenfield
Jen Greenfield joined Square Care, an APEX Surface Care Company, as business development manager in March 2022. Jen is a natural entrepreneur who thrives on new experiences and challenges. In her new role, Jen will research, network and build relationships with potential clients in the commercial real estate and data center industries. “Jen’s enthusiasm and…
Meet the Team: Kevin Clark
Kevin Clark joined Whitman Global Carpet & Floor Care, an APEX Surface Care Company, as relationship manager in March 2022. Kevin is passionate about building rapport with clients and earning their trust, ultimately ensuring their overall satisfaction. In his new role, Kevin will advise clients on solutions that meet their needs and resolve any issues…
Public University Relies on APEX for Terrazzo Restoration
The Situation Terrazzo floors are elegant, timeless and extremely durable—which is critical when thousands of people walk on them. At one public university in Texas, almost 25,000 students, staff and visitors enter the student union every single day. The building, which houses restaurants, ballrooms, meeting space and administrative offices, contains about 65,000 square feet of…
Meet the Team: Keia Payne
Keia Payne joined the Corporate Floors family of brands, which includes APEX Surface Care, as director of marketing in February 2022. Keia has more than 15 years’ experience in strategy, process performance, branding, creative and partnerships, including almost five years in the construction industry. In her new role, Keia will oversee marketing and promotions initiatives…
Why We Support the Girl Scouts (and Hire Them, Too)
It’s loosen-your-belt time here at APEX Surface Care—otherwise known as Girl Scout Cookie season. APEX is a staunch supporter of both the Girl Scouts of the USA and the Boy Scouts of America. We believe these two organizations are instrumental in helping young people develop important leadership, community-building and life skills that set them up…
Brendan Wires Named Regional President, Pacific Northwest
Whitman Global Carpet & Floor Care, an APEX Surface Care Company, announced today the promotion of Brendan Wires to regional president, Pacific Northwest. In his new role, Wires will be responsible for leading the operations and growth strategy of the company, which serves some of the most prestigious companies in the Puget Sound region and…
5 Signs You Need a New Critical Space Cleaning Provider
Critical spaces such as data centers are full of sensitive electronic equipment, and like other sensitive assets, these environments must be handled with care. Regularly scheduled cleanings performed by trained and certified technicians can keep your data center running efficiently and effectively, while improper or inadequate cleaning can damage your equipment and ultimately your brand.…
Kathy Reed Named Strategic Accounts Relationship Manager
APEX Surface Care announced today the promotion of Kathy Reed to strategic accounts relationship manager. Reed manages the scheduling and logistics of the company’s strategic account clients throughout the United States and Canada. Reed joined APEX in 2011 as national account manager. She has been recognized for her work a number of times throughout her…
As Employees Return to the Office, First Impressions Matter
Call it the return of the return to the office. As one reopening date after another got pushed back in 2021 due to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, facility managers continuously updated their return-to-office (RTO) plans and readjusted their timelines. Now, with more and more companies looking to welcome back employees in the…
International Carmaker Turns to APEX for Floor-to-Ceiling Solutions
The Situation No matter how quickly you call out pest control, spiders are quicker. The average spider can spin a web in less than an hour, and those cobwebs stick around long after their creators have left the building. In 2019, a regional operations manager for an international carmaker called on APEX Surface Care after…
3 Reasons You Should Separate Floor Care From Janitorial Services
Your facility’s floors are an investment, and like any other investment, you want to protect them. But protecting your floors goes beyond vacuuming the carpet each night and mopping up spills as they occur. Too often, facility managers trust their janitorial staff with their floor care. To truly maintain the look—and value—of your floors, however,…
Meet the Team: Mark Ramey
Mark Ramey joined Whitman Global as vice president of client relationships in October 2021. A familiar face at Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) events in the Seattle area, Mark has extensive experience in the facilities services industry. He is responsible for building strong relationships with clients and ensuring their ongoing loyalty. “Mark and I…
Meet the Team: Mariesa Oxford
Mariesa Oxford joined APEX Surface Care in October 2021. Mariesa has more than 10 years’ experience in the corporate sector, including two years in facilities services. As vice president of strategic accounts for the Western region, Mariesa will help guide APEX’s ongoing growth and drive client success. “We are excited to have Mareisa join our…
APEX Surface Care and Square Care Announce Merger
Grapevine, Texas, September 28, 2021 – APEX Surface Care, the only national commercial surface care company that is B Corp, ISSA CIMS-GB and MBE certified, today announced its merger with Square Care Inc., a specialty maintenance firm specializing in data center and critical space cleaning. As of October 1, 2021, Square Care will become known…
APEX Surface Care Joins Starnet Floor Care
APEX Surface Care is pleased to announce it has joined the Starnet Floor Care network. APEX Surface Care has a 25-year history of high-quality work and continuous growth. The company’s ability to service all flooring types across the U.S. and Canada has allowed it to become one of the top commercial floor care providers in…
Meet the Team: Jon Begg
Jon Begg is the newest member of the team at Whitman Global, an APEX Surface Care Company. Jon has more than 10 years’ experience building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. As relationship manager, Jon will act as a liaison with new and existing clients and ensure their ultimate satisfaction. “We are excited to…
APEX Surface Care Partners with Inspirotec to Offer Airborne COVID-19 Testing Device
Grapevine, Texas, March 19, 2021 – APEX Surface Care, the nation’s most experienced, reliable and sustainable commercial surface care company, today announced a partnership with Inspirotec Inc. to offer AirAnswers®, an innovative device that measures indoor air quality and validates health and safety protocols. APEX is the first surface care company in the nation to…
APEX Surface Care and Whitman Global Carpet & Floor Care Complete Merger
Grapevine, Texas, March 1, 2021 – APEX Surface Care, the nation’s most experienced, reliable and sustainable commercial surface care company, today announced the merger with Whitman Global Carpet & Floor Care, a leader in commercial floor care in the Pacific Northwest. As of March 1, 2021, Whitman will become known as Whitman Global, an APEX…
Parkway Trusts APEX to Restore Marble Floors
The Situation When Parkway Property Investments renovated the main lobby in its Houston office, the company installed beautiful new marble flooring. The real estate investment firm, which operates commercial office assets throughout the Sun Belt region, knew marble floors made an elegant and lasting impression. They were the perfect match for a firm that prides…
We’re GBAC STAR Accredited, and You Should Be, Too
As employees start to return to the office, they’re understandably nervous. After all, the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over yet. We’re still wearing masks and staying six feet apart. We’re still ordering our groceries online and getting takeout from our favorite restaurants. And while vaccines are here, the rollout has been bumpy, to say the least. …
Holt Lunsford Turns to APEX for COVID Control
The Situation The Berkshire is a Class AA office building in Dallas featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, breathtaking city views and an electric car-charging station. The 188,920-square-foot building, which was built in 1984 and renovated in 2018, offers direct access to the Dallas North Tollway and is within a 10-minute walk of dozens of stores and restaurants.…
Community Giveback Program Supports Bay Area Nonprofits
The Situation When the COVID-19 pandemic forced East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC) to shut its doors in the spring of 2020, staff were stunned—and worried. The nonprofit, which is based in Oakland, California, but serves the entire San Francisco Bay Area, helps children and their families recover from trauma through community-based services, including counseling,…
The Myth of Spray and Wipe (and the Key to Effective Disinfection)
The end of the pandemic is finally in sight—if you turn your head sideways and squint your eyes. The promise of vaccines has given us long-awaited hope that life may return to some semblance of normal in the near future, but realistically, that vision is still months away. In other words, enhanced cleaning and regular…
Shore Up Your Skills During the COVID-19 Downtime
The COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionately affecting a number of professions. Waiters don’t have diners to wait on. Event coordinators don’t have events to coordinate. And facility managers don’t have facilities to manage. That’s not entirely true, of course. No matter how dire the situation may seem at times, industries continue to pivot in response to…
APEX Surface Care Honored as One of North Texas’ Most Inspiring Leaders of 2020
GRAPEVINE, Texas, Nov. 10, 2020 /WEBWIRE/ – APEX Surface Care, the nation’s most experienced, reliable and sustainable commercial surface care company, has been named one of the Most Inspiring Leaders of 2020 by the Dallas Business Journal. The new award honors six companies and 14 individuals who made extraordinary contributions to the North Texas region this…
APEX Surface Care Incorporates Latest ICE Robotics for High-Tech Commercial Maintenance
GRAPEVINE, Texas, Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – APEX Surface Care, the nation’s most experienced, reliable and sustainable surface care company, today announced it has integrated industry-leading ICE Robotics autonomous cleaning equipment and technology into its surface care solutions, delivering a more modern, efficient and data-driven maintenance approach. By incorporating the latest high-tech equipment, APEX Surface…
Improve Your Workspace Before Reopening in a COVID-19 World
4 things you can do to upgrade before reopening to provide peace of mind for your occupants and yourself 2020 has been a year unlike any other. Buildings and facilities are shut down across the country and throughout the world—even as many companies are keeping the ball rolling with employees working remotely. But there will…
COVID-19 is coming to your facility. Are you ready?
So you’ve had an outbreak of COVID-19 … now what? It’s only a matter of time before COVID-19 shows up in your facility. You’re ready. You’ve created and implemented your COVID-19 response plan. Workstations have been spread out; thermometers have been ordered; hand-sanitizer stations have been strategically placed throughout the building. You even have a…
Dallas County and APEX Keep Taxpayers—and Their Money—Safe
The Situation With more than 55 buildings spread out over 880 square miles, Dallas County Facilities Management oversees a lot of space—6.7 million square feet of space, in fact. That’s a lot of space to clean, maintain and keep healthy for employees and visitors. And there are a lot of visitors, too. The ninth-most populous…
APEX Community Giveback Program Featured in Denver Business Journal
The Denver Business Journal included APEX in an Aug. 17, 2020, article highlighting notable charitable actions happening in the Denver region: Texas-based Apex Surface Care, which has an office in Arvada, is providing free cleaning and disinfecting services to Colorado charities, women’s shelters, family crisis centers, homeless shelters and food banks. The company lists Denver…
Preparing for Facility Re-Entry & Beyond
A Practical Facility Disinfection Guide to Help You Prepare Your Building for Re-entry “It is critical that your plan includes how to maintain a cleaning and disinfecting strategy after reopening.” – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), April 28, 2020 As facility managers consider how to properly clean and disinfect their workspaces both before…
APEX Featured in Retail & Restaurant Facility Business Weekly Newsletter
Thomas Holland, CEO of APEX Surface Care, wrote the following article that was published in the 8/12/2020 edition of the Retail & Restaurant Facility Business Weekly Newsletter. Beware the Pandemic Profiteer When you need disinfection and you need it fast, you have to be careful. As restaurants, retailers and other businesses reopen across the country,…
Corporate Floors and Its Family of Facilities Maintenance Companies Become Certified B Corporations
DALLAS, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Corporate Floors Inc. and its affiliated brands, APEX Surface Care, Texas Carpet Recycling and APEX Property Services, announced today that they have become Certified B Corporations® (B Corps™) by meeting the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. B Corp Certification means each member of…
The secret to facility disinfection and not overpaying
“I want to overpay for facility disinfection & cleaning” … Said no one ever. When you are in crisis-mode, the profiteers start circling. Infection control, disinfection, viral mitigation, bio-hazard remediation services… no matter what it’s called, it feels like everyone is buying electrostatic sprayers, calling themselves experts and charging facility managers an arm, and a…
APEX Surface Care Providing Pro Bono Disinfecting Services For Nonprofits
DALLAS, July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — APEX Surface Care, a public benefit corporation and the nation's most experienced, reliable and sustainable specialty commercial maintenance company, today announced a new program providing free cleaning and disinfecting services to nonprofits including women's shelters, family and child crisis centers, homeless shelters and food banks in Texas, Colorado and California. The program is designed to provide…
How a Global Payments Technology Company Maintained a Healthy Workplace During the Pandemic With Help From APEX
The Situation A global payments technology company first partnered with APEX more than five years ago when it needed its restroom floors cleaned at one of its corporate offices. That partnership grew to include tile cleaning. Then the company asked APEX to start cleaning its carpets. “Today, they do all the floor care in our…
How a Leading Global Workspace Provider Helped Its Clients Breathe Easy During the COVID-19 Pandemic With Support from APEX
The Situation As a global workspace provider with locations in practically every city in the world, one APEX client is responsible for ensuring its facilities are comfortable, clean and healthy for its customers, who range from individuals to multibillion-dollar corporations. “We provide fit-out and fully serviced space,” said the organization’s regional facilities director. “Some are…
How Alorica Partnered with the APEX Infection Prevention Team to Keep Employees Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Situation One of the world’s largest business process outsourcing (BPO) providers, Alorica is a global leader in customer experience solutions with approximately 100,000 employees across the globe supporting the most respected brands in healthcare, technology and other industries through customer care, financial solutions and digital services. “If you call, email or chat for customer…
Why We’re CIMS-GB Certified (With Honors!) and What It Means for You
We recently received some good news: ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, announced that APEX Surface Care had achieved Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) and CIMS-Green Building (GB) certification with honors. We not only demonstrated that we are a professional, credible and customer-focused organization capable of delivering a comprehensive green cleaning program, but we did…
Do You Know What You’re Disinfecting Your Building With?
As we continue to adjust to life in the COVID-19 era, facility managers are learning that a clean facility is no longer enough. Gone are the days when employees were happy with a dust-free desk and floors so shiny they could see their reflection. Today, employees expect and deserve a healthy, disinfected workplace. Here’s some…
Confused by the Coronavirus Guidance? Remember: Better Safe Than Sorry.
Recently, some news sources claimed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) changed its guidance on how the coronavirus is spread. Many of the headlines went so far as to claim the CDC now believed the virus that causes COVID-19 doesn’t spread easily on surfaces. The CDC quickly intervened. “CDC actively reviews our website…
Protecting your most valuable assets – facility disinfection
Interested in cleaning for health? Choosing the right product for facility disinfection is just as important as choosing the right provider. Are you ready for re-entry? We are. In 2020 alone, we have disinfected more than 16 million square feet of space throughout the country. And with 10 years’ experience in infection control and over…
Lessons Learned (So Far): More Tips From the Facility Experts on the Front Lines
On May 14, Women in Facilities Management (WIFM) hosted the second part of its “Best Practices from the Front Lines: Decisions for Today and Tomorrow During COVID-19” webinar series. The panel of facility management experts returned to share what they have learned so far and what they are doing now to ready their facilities for…
Many Providers Are Touting Themselves as Cleaning Experts. We Talked to Real Ones.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, infection control wasn’t a priority for most service providers. In fact, many of them weren’t offering infection control services at all. Now that there’s a heightened awareness of the role of cleaning and disinfecting in preventing the spread of infectious diseases, however, these same providers are claiming they are the answer…
Cleaning vs. Sanitizing vs. Disinfecting: What’s the Difference?
Right now, if your facility is still open or you’re preparing to reopen, you probably have asked your janitorial company to clean a little more often and a lot more thoroughly. Maybe you’ve asked them to scour those toilets until they shine or leave no desk left unscrubbed. You’re hoping this extra elbow grease will…
Facility Tips From the Experts on the Front Lines: Doing Business During COVID-19
On April 9, Women in Facilities Management (WIFM) hosted a live webinar featuring a panel of facility managers discussing the actions they’re taking during the coronavirus shutdown. APEX was a proud sponsor of the event, titled “Best Practices from the Facility Front Lines: Decisions for Today, Upon Re-Entry, and Tomorrow During the Days of COVID-19.”…
APEX Announces Its Community Giveback Program
Dear friends and colleagues During the troubling times related to the COVID-19 pandemic, APEX Surface Care, a national specialty maintenance provider for the commercial office market, has created a Community Giveback Program. APEX Surface Care is a dba of Corporate Floors, a Public Benefit Corporation and this aligns with one of our social missions of…
The Robots Are Coming for Your Floors (and You Should Let Them)
APEX Partners with SoftBank Robotics to Offer Autonomous Vacuum Sweeping As part of our commitment to providing industry-leading innovations to our customers, APEX recently became a certified deployment and service company for Whiz, a fully autonomous and data-driven vacuum sweeper from SoftBank Robotics. APEX customers who pair daily use of Whiz with regular deep cleans…
COVID-19 Overload? Going Stir Crazy? It's time for a break! Join us for a virtual concert on Thursday April 9th at 3:15 CST with Singer/Songwriter Joe Crookston
APEX Surface Care will be hosting a free virtual concert with legendary singer/songwriter/storyteller Joe Crookston for our friends, family, vendors, clients, and peers. It seems all the news and discussions are revolving around infection and death rates, market and financial collapses and all-around depressing stuff…let's change our perspective and remember there is beauty in the…
Coronavirus Statement (updated 5-13-20)
In response to the global attention focused on COVID-19, APEX Surface Care, and its family of brands, Corporate Floors, and Texas Carpet Recycling, would like to reassure our clients that the product used in our infection control services is consistent with the Environmental Protection Agency’s emerging pathogen policy. It is also included on the EPA…
Perspectives from an FM Innovator: Austin Sanders, CPMM, FMA
I First met Austin Sanders 20 years ago when he worked at Sprint as a facility manager. Over the years, our paths have continued to cross as we’ve worked together on various accounts. Austin brings a unique perspective to facilities management. He has worked both as an in-house FM (as he does currently), and as…
APEX Surface Care Names JR Galicha VP Operations for Western Region
(November, 2019 – Dallas, Texas) – APEX Surface Care, a national provider of commercial surface care solutions, has named JR Galicha as Vice President of Operations for its Western Region. JR brings nearly two decades of industry experience in successfully growing the operational infrastructure of companies in the commercial specialty surface care industry. For the…
APEX Surface Care Names VP Sales for Northern California
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APEX Surface Care Names VP Sales for Northern California (November, 2019 – Dallas, Texas) – APEX Surface Care, a national provider of commercial surface care solutions, has named Roxanne Bell to lead sales for its Northern California region. Roxanne brings more than 20 years of experience in sales and account management with…
Keep Your Employees Happy by Keeping Your Facility Healthy
There’s a lot of advice out there about how to improve employee retention. Allow flexible work schedules, experts say. Provide opportunities for advancement. Offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Establish a positive workplace culture. These are all great ways to entice your top performers to stay with your company. But there’s one often-overlooked strategy…
Innovating in Facilities Management
As someone who is passionate about applying innovative solutions to my flooring businesses, I’m always intrigued to hear other innovators’ stories. I want to introduce you to the subject of one of those stories: Justin Pollard. At just 36 years old, Justin is changing the face of facilities management for one of the most well-respected…
Where are All the Women in Facilities Management? (Hint: look where leaders gather).
Did you know that, even today in our culturally diverse world, men outnumber women by a staggering nine to one in facilities management leadership roles? That’s according to a 2017 study by the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources. Women are gradually increasing their presence in leadership roles across the building management industry,…
In Customer Service, it’s not always sunshine and rainbows …when it’s time to be open and real
As the owner of a service company that performs thousands of complex, interior floor and surface care projects each year across North America, I’m immensely proud of the team we have, and the client’s we represent. We are passionate about doing the right things, are resilient and resourceful and approach each project as a team. …
When Choosing a Floor Care Vendor, People Are More Important Than Price (Really)
Choosing the right vendor for your floor maintenance needs is an important decision. Not only do you want your floors to last a long time, but you want your relationship with your flooring maintenance company to as well. Changing vendors is costly and disruptive. In fact, a recent industry study found that 7 in 10…
Your Janitorial Company Doesn’t Suck (and That’s the Problem)
When it comes to cleaning your carpets, all companies are not created equal. Sure, the carpets in your office might look clean at first glance after a visit from your janitorial company. You don’t see any noticeably dirty areas, and the neatly lined pattern shows someone vacuumed. But it’s fairly likely your carpets are still…
APEX Surface Care and ECOlogic LTD Form Partnership Nationally Recognized Companies Announce Strategic Alliance in Surface Care Solutions
(June 7, 2019 – Dallas, Texas) – APEX Surface Care, a national provider of commercial surface care solutions based in Texas, announced today its partnership with Boston-based ECOlogic LTD, a specialty surface care provider serving commercial clients in the New England region. Both organizations will maintain their current operations and brand. “Like APEX, ECOlogic is…
APEX Surface Care and Corporate Floors Inc. Now a Public Benefit Corporation
This spring, Corporate Floors Inc., the parent company of APEX Surface Care, became a public benefit corporation. In doing so, we’ve joined the ranks of other innovative companies like Plum Organics, Kickstarter and Patagonia that have publicly and officially declared their commitment to the greater social good. Public benefit corporations are relatively new to the…
Reaching the APEX in the Mile High City
APEX Surface Care is excited to announce the opening of our new branch in the Mile High City, Denver, CO. Lead by Branch Manager, Penny Johnson, and Operations Supervisor Noel Ponce, we are excited to be extending our footprint once again! Penny has had an entire career in Management and Account Management and has 14…
How to improve your company’s bottom line and find the right vendor partner
It’s an undeniable truth: flooring surfaces wear out. They get dirty, abused and scratched. And it is no wonder. How many thousands of people walk through your doors every day or week? Studies have found that, in just four weeks, 1,000 people can track in up to 24 pounds of dirt through your building entrance.…
Apex Surface Care Names New National Account Client Service Manager
(July 30, 2018 – Dallas, Texas) – APEX Surface Care announced today the promotion of Kathy Reed to national account client service manager. Reed has more than seven years of outstanding management in both our local and strategic accounts. Working with her team, Kathy has successfully managed clients across more than 800 locations and has built a strong, positive reputation with clients. In 2015, Reed was recognized for her…
Apex Surface Care Names New Regional Vice President
(July 30, 2018 – Dallas, Texas) – APEX Surface Care announced today the promotion of Erik Lind, LEED GA, to regional vice president of the Southwest Region which includes Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. Lind has been with the company since 2003 and has worked in the flooring industry for 20 years. Erik is a board member of DFW IFMA, and a key member of the APEX leadership team, most recently…
Keep the Flu at Bay with APEX Infection Control Services
This year’s flu season is the worst since the swine flu pandemic of 2009—and it’s not over yet. With flu season running through May, many more Americans could still contract the dangerous, and sometimes deadly, flu virus. Having a proper infection control process in place at your company is key to reducing sick days and…
APEX Restores the Floors for a DFW Non-Profit
For this DFW Non-Profit, Stained Carpet is a Non-Issue The Challenge: A major flooring manufacturer received a warranty claim from one of their national customers, stating that their carpet was not performing to expectations. The manufacturer immediately called APEX Surface Care to provide a site assessment and to make a professional recommendation. The Approach: After…
APEX Surface Care welcomes Claire Hilliard to our team!
APEX Surface Care is pleased to welcome Claire Hilliard as our newest Client Service Manager. Claire currently lives in Carrollton with her husband, Tyler, and their daughter Peyton, age 3. Claire attended Texas A&M University where she began working on her degree in Mathematics but was most recently employed as a Customer Service and Sales…
Congratulations to the Best of 2017 Award Winners
These Folks Rock! At the beginning of December, we held our annual gathering to celebrate the holidays and to honor standout APEX team members who consistently “Walk the Talk”, working hard to bring the Core Values of APEX Surface Care to life. These awards are our way of thanking those members of our team and vendors…
Announcing our Q3 2017 Core Award Winners!
Today, APEX Surface Care announced the winners of the 3rd quarter Core Awards. The Core Awards are peer-nominated and given to those who embody the Core Values of our company. APEX core values: We have a positive, “Can Do” Attitude We practice open, real communication We are passionate about doing the right thing We are resilient…
Join Us In Welcoming Brady Adams to APEX Surface Care
APEX Surface Care is pleased to announce the addition of Brady Adams to our Houston Sales team. Brady is an outstanding addition to the company and will be working as an APEX Account Executive. Brady's extensive career in sales has been predominately spent working for Konica Minolta, where he performed for the past 20 years in…
APEX is #HoustonStrong @IFMA
Nothing is more exciting than interacting with our industry colleagues across the globe. That’s exactly what we had the opportunity to do in mid-October, when the IFMA World Workplace came to the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. This event draws thousands of international facility managers to gather together for three days of continuing…
APEX Surface Care Proud to Stand up for Charity and Support the Gatehouse Grapevine
During the month of August, APEX Surface Care holds our Stand up for Charity event, and this year our amazing clients and team worked together to raise funds for the Gatehouse Grapevine. Today we were happy to present the Gatehouse with the proceeds from our 2017 Stand up for Charity event with Lisa Rose (Founder)…
August is Chair Care Month
APEX will donate $1 for every chair and $2 for every workstation cleaned* in the month of August. But we are not stopping there, we are going to double the final total by matching funds raised through this campaign. Dingy chairs and furniture panels damage more than just air quality—morale suffers and so does your…
Manage surface care across a region or all of the U.S. and Canada—with ease.
National Accounts. Wherever you go, there we are. When you’re juggling multiple facilities, teams, and budgets, finding a service provider that’s both reliable and scalable is essential. Consistently coordinating with different vendors to maintain clean, healthy and attractive facilities can be a timely and difficult task. Each facility has different surface types, all with unique…
Congratulations to our Core Award Winners!
Recently Corporate Floors and APEX Surface Care announced the winners of the 1st quarter Core Awards, which are peer nominated awards given to those that best reflect our company Core Values. APEX & Corporate Floors core values: We have a positive, “Can Do” Attitude We practice open, real communication We are passionate about doing the right…
Our Client’s #1 Complaint
Bathrooms. Bathrooms and the surfaces within are the source of more facility complaints than any other place in a commercial building. The reason for these complaints is usually related to the tile and grout being… gross. Improper nightly cleaning compound the problem by depositing dirty water below the floor line making it more difficult to…
2016 Presidents Award Winners
Real values, real people: celebrating our most dedicated team members. Every year, we are faced with a difficult decision: choosing which of our tireless employees to recognize in the form of our highest honor, the President’s Award. To make his choice, our president Thomas Holland works through a list of all of the peer-nominated Employee…
Corporate Floors Launches APEX Surface Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Corporate Floors Launches APEX Surface Care Nationally Acclaimed Flooring Installation and Maintenance Company Splits Maintenance Division Into Separate Brand GRAPEVINE, Texas – Jan. 10, 2017 – Corporate Floors Holdings Inc., a nationally acclaimed commercial flooring installation and maintenance company celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2017, today announced that its maintenance division is…
Kathy Edwards Awarded Associate of the Year by IFMA Houston
The Houston chapter executive committee decides on the professional and associate vendor members of the year that display the highest level of involvement, attitude and performance with the association and assisted the association to achieve their goals. Kathy Edwards, APEX Surface Care (formerly Corporate Floors), has been selected by the IFMA Houston chapter, as their…
Corporate Floors Opens Phoenix, Arizona Office
Corporate Floors, a national flooring product, and services company (Now Apex Surface Care) with offices in Houston, Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, and San Antonio, announced today its expansion into Arizona with the opening of its Phoenix metro area, CFStoneCare location. The new branch of CFStoneCare, a division of Corporate Floors, brings the company’s 20 years of…
Proud to celebrate Red Nose Day
On Thursday, May 26th, 2016, the Corporate Floors team celebrated Red Nose Day to raise awareness to help kids who need us most. Red Nose Day is on a mission to lift kids out of poverty and has raised over $1 billion globally in the last 25 years. About Red Nose Day Donate to Red…
Welcome back Ashley Herrman, Maintenance Solutionist for Houston!
We are pleased to welcome back Ashley Herrman, Maintenance Solutionist for our Houston market. Ashley worked for Corporate Floors in this position before and due to the growing Houston Market, we were thrilled she decided to re-join our team. Ashley will be working in a new business development role focused in Houston, working in…
Corporate Floors sponsors the 8th Annual WIFM Luncheon at World Workplace
Corporate Floors was proud to sponsor the 8th annual Women in Facilities Management Luncheon in beautiful Larimer Square in Denver. When a room of 18 professional and well educated Facilities Managers get in the room, powerful things happen. It was a great afternoon of networking and best practice sharing. Women In Facilities Management is…
Thomas Holland Shares Franchise Story with Entrepreneur and Fox News
Entrepreneur and Fox News have spotlighted Corporate Floors, a MilliCare franchise, in an interview with Chief Solutionist Thomas Holland. Find out what Thomas has learned as one of the MilliCare network's first members in the story, A Carpet Care Company's Unconventional Path to Franchising. Story in Entrepreneur Story on Fox News online
Celebrating a Successful Mid-Year Conference
Corporate Floors hosted its 2015 Mid-Year Team Conference last week at the Great Hall in Grapevine, Texas. The largest conference to date, more than 60 team members met over a three days for training and business planning. The event started with lunch and a bike build to benefit Together We Rise, a leading nonprofit for foster care innovation. More than 30 bikes…
Join Corporate Floors at IFMA DFW's FMexpo
With just two days until FMexpo 2015, we hope you're as excited as we are to attend the most anticipated facility management event in North Texas! Corporate Floors is a proud sponsor and exhibitor at this year's show. We invite you to visit us at Booth 201/301 during the expo to learn how you can support local children during our Summer of Care CHAIRity…
Erik Lind Named IFMA DFW's Associate Member of the Year
We're excited to announce our own Erik Lind has been awarded Associate Member of the Year by the Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of IFMA. Erik was nominated by several of the 450+ members of the local chapter representing the international organization of more than 24,000 members across 105 countries. The Associate Member of the Year Award is the highest form…
Clean a Chair, Show you Care this Summer!
Corporate Floors, your MilliCare provider for Texas, is participating in the MilliCare network's first CHAIRity event during the month of August and September to benefit Together We Rise. For every office chair cleaned (or approved to be cleaned) in August and September, we will donate $1 to support Together We Rise (TWR) efforts locally. TWR is an amazing…
MilliCare Benefits Together We Rise
Corporate Floors was privileged to join the rest of our MilliCare Partners at the MilliCare Annual Conference in April where we participated in an awareness creating event benefiting foster children through Together We Rise, an amazing organization. Send an email to tholland@corporatefloors.com if you can identify the two CF employees in the group video and…
Corporate Floors 2014 Annual Stewardship Report Published
Environmental and community stewardship isn’t a new concept at Corporate Floors – it’s been our way of life since we started in 1997. We pride ourselves on not just offering a breadth of responsible solutions for our clients, but by “walking the talk” when it comes to sustainability and community involvement. It is our goal…
Protected: Why Maintenance Matters or… OMG, that was just vacuumed yesterday!
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Corporate Floors Celebrates 2014
Corporate Floors held our annual kick off meeting for our entire staff last week at the Grapevine Convention Center, shutting down the offices across the state for three days of training, goal setting, financial reviews and awards. 2014 was our 17th consecutive year of growth and 14th year of double digit growth thanks to our amazing team…
Protected: A Geologist’s Guide to Maintaining Natural Stone Surfaces
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Celebrating Our Employees of the Month
Please join us in congratulating the outstanding work of our Employees of the Month in July, August, September and October! July – Omar Bonilla, Technician August – Jaime Hernandez, Technician September – Juan de la Rosa, Technician & Mark Krotzer, Sales October – Ruben Hernandez, Technician & Warren Atwater, Sales
Corporate Floors Named One of the Top 100 Places to Work in Dallas-Fort Worth!
We're excited to announce that Corporate Floors has been recognized by the Dallas Morning News as one of the Top 100 Places to Work in the Dallas-Forth Worth Metroplex! In our first appearance on the annual list, Corporate Floors ranked No. 13 out of 35 businesses in the Small Companies category and among the top one-third…
‘Tis the Season of Preparing and Caring for Your Space
Holiday parties, end-of-year meetings and employee sick days are coming… Is your space ready for the season? A clean interior looks its best while welcoming guests into a healthy, inviting space. The right maintenance program will refresh and prepare your facility – just in time for the holidays! Contact your Corporate Floors representative to find a…
Corporate Floors gets into the Halloween spirit
Happy Halloween from Corporate Floors! We hope you enjoy a few photos of creative costumes found around the office today. Our “Best Costume” winner, Melissa! Shane's masterpiece took home the “Best Carved Pumpkin” award!
Celebrating our recent Employees of the Month
Please join us in congratulating our Employees of the Month from the sales division for June, July and August! These individuals go above and beyond to support our team and deliver the highest quality service to our clients. June – Natalie Marstella July – Joan Kearney August – Barbara VanIngen
JLL Awards Corporate Floors with “Rising Star” Partner Distinction
JLL recently recognized Corporate Floors with a Rising Star Award, a distinction given to a new partner to JLL who has displayed excellence in customer satisfaction, operations, innovation and collaboration. As stated in the award nomination, “Corporate Floors has truly embraced the importance of partnership, leadership and accountability. They deliver innovative solutions through their care program, including sustainable cleaning…
Team members take on new roles at Corporate Floors
We're exciting to share several new position changes within the Corporate Floors team that will solidify our world class client service. Please join us in congratulating each of these individuals on their evolving roles with our organization! Tony Madrigal has transitioned to managing all of Corporate Floors’ maintenance estimating, supporting Tom Wagoner and Homer Cruz. Rush Kittle accepted…
Corporate Floors team members earn OSHA certification
As part of our ongoing effort to ensure all Corporate Floors field managers and supervisors earn an OSHA rating, we recently celebrated three new certified team members. Join us in congratulating these gentlemen! Rush Kittle Jon Carter Bayard Hill Rush, Jon and Bayard join James Krotzer and Kyle Davis as our team of OSHA 30 certified…
Join us at the ASHE Show with Schutz!
Attending the ASHE Show on August 3-6 in Chicago? Visit Corporate Floors, a proud provider of Schutz resilient floor care, in Booth 1312! Schutz services provided by Corporate Floors Inc.
A New Approach to Hard Surface Floor Care: CF StoneCare
Our CF StoneCare team has been hard at work renovating and restoring some of the most prominent hard surface floors in Texas! Led by division managers Jason and Eva Johonnessen, Corporate Floors' new, specialized approach to stone care is proven to transform granite, limestone, marble, travertine, terrazzo and other natural surfaces back to their original appearance.…
Announcing May's Employees of the Month
Join us in celebrating our Employees of the Month for May! These two individuals go above and beyond to serve the Corporate Floors team and our clients. Sales Support – Mica Martinez Technician – Mario Torres
Congratulations to April's Employees of the Month!
We're celebrating the hard work and dedication of two Corporate Floors team members. Congratulations to our Employees of the Month for April! Sales Support – April Pearce Technician – Bibiano Anguiano
Now Hiring: Flooring Service Solutionist in Houston
We're growing our Houston office! Corporate Floors is looking for a sharp, growth-oriented business development professional to join our existing team as a Flooring Service Solutionist. The right candidate must be comfortable calling on senior facilities management and real estate customers, while focused on business growth and client retainage. To learn more, check out the complete…
Corporate Floors celebrates March's Employees of the Month!
We are proud to recognize two individuals who have gone beyond the call of duty to support the Corporate Floors team and clients. Join us in congratulating March's Employees of the Month! Tom Wagoner – Sales Support Christian Tover – Technician
Announcing February's Employees of the Month!
Each month, we recognize two individuals who consistently go above and beyond to serve our clients and the Corporate Floors team. Join us in congratulating our Employees of the Month for March! Sales Support – Kathy Edwards Technician – Jose Rolon
Welcome Laurie Montgomery!
Corporate Floors is excited to welcome Laurie Montgomery to our San Antonio maintenance sales team! She will work closely with Peggy Arnold and the rest of the San Antonio team as our newest Solutionist. Laurie has spent the past four years in the commercial waste hauling and janitorial business, and is experienced working with facility…
Where did stone restoration come from? Not where you may think…
Yes, the Greeks and Italians/Romans were the first to use marble as a decorative and structural material. Yes, they showed us the way when it comes to quarrying, milling, and fabricating. Yes, they introduced us to the beauty of terrazzo. Restoration of polished stone flooring? Fugetaboutit! Until recently the term marble restoration, when spoken by…
Corporate Floors Celebrates Best and Brightest Associates
Last week, every member of the Corporate Floors team from our four Texas locations gathered together for our annual conference. The awards ceremony is always one of the most highly anticipated portions of the event when we recognize our company’s shining stars. During the ceremony we awarded 19 associates – and had a great time…
Corporate Floors gets serious with CFStoneCare. Welcome Jason and Eva Johonnesson.
Corporate Floors, one of the largest commercial flooring service companies in Texas recently expanded their stone restoration division with the addition of two of the industries leading experts in commercial stone and maintenance. Jason and Eva Johonnesson join Corporate Floors as the Brand Development Leaders for CFStoneCare, Corporate Floors hard surface division. “Hard surface care…
Erik Lind and John Davern promoted to Maintenance Sales Director for Corporate Floors
Congratulations to Erik Lind and John Davern, who were recently promoted to the joint position of Director of Maintenance Sales for Corporate Floors! Due to the size of our sales group and geographic spread, Erik and John will be leading our sales efforts as a team. “I've very excited to see both Erik and John…
Corporate Floors Hosting Halloween Blood Drive October 21st. Vampires not allowed.
Corporate Floors, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will be hosting a blood drive on October 21st at our Grapevine, TX office. You can go to the Red Cross website at HERE to schedule an appointment and check to see if you are eligible to donate. Pizza and sodas will be served along with lots of…
Corporate Floors Celebrates 16 Years
Corporate Floors and Texas Carpet Recycling recently celebrated 16 years in business in country style. Growing from one employee in Dallas over 95 team members in four cities across Texas, we have our friends, customers, vendors and the outstanding CF team to thank! We are looking forward to another sweet sixteen!
Corporate Floors Survives the Zombie Horde!
A team of brave Corporate Floors runners took place in the www.runforyourlives.com zombie 5K this weekend to benefit the Kennedy Krieger foundation. The sole focus of this foundation is the problems and injuries affecting a child’s developing brain. For decades, their dedicated researchers, physicians, therapists and educators have been helping children with brain injuries and disorders across the…
The Crystalline Myth….
Not all carpet cleaning processes are the same and many think that MilliCare and crystalline cleaning are the same. The fact is, crystalline cleaning leaves a lot to chance, such as relying on your housekeeping service to vacuum every day with dual motor upright vacuums….because that happens right? For the truth behind how MillliCare and…