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Tom Friedl With Hospeco Brands Group Shares Insights on ISSA’s 100 Years

Categories: ISSA Member Spotlight, Straight Talk!

Not only is Tom Friedl the current president and CEO of Hospeco Brands Group, he is also an active and integral member of ISSA, serving as the executive officer on the association’s board of directors.

ISSA Media Director Jeff Cross sits down with Friedl to discuss his legacy with ISSA in this episode of Straight Talk!. Friedl originally began as a board member of ISSA’s Manufacturer Council. After witnessing the importance of his involvement in the association, he sought out even more leadership opportunities, becoming chairman of the ISSA Advocacy Committee in 2019.

With ISSA on the cusp of celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023, Friedl chimes in with his thoughts on the importance of that milestone, having just marked the centennial celebration of his own company Hospeco very recently. He shares with Cross how both organizations have kept the world cleaner and safe from germs and reflects on the evolution of the execution of bedrock ideals such as cleaning. Friedl also looks forward, discussing how ISSA and Hospeco can continue to partner together as beacons for future change.

Watch or listen to the complete episode below and find out how Friedl keeps motivated in his career and how ISSA can continue to elevate the industry. You can also download an MP3 of the episode here.

About the Author.

Jeff Cross is the ISSA media director, with media brands that include ISSA Today, Cleaning & Maintenance Management, and Cleanfax. He can be reached at [email protected] or 740-973-4236.