Team

Frontline facility teams are essential. That is why every member is chosen with care.

 

On-premises experts take responsibility for keeping spaces clean, healthy & protected. Dedicated leadership ensures cost-effective solutions, timely service & 24/7 support. That means top-notch communication, continuous technology upgrades & precise workplace care. Every detail matters because a well-maintained facility is essential to success.

 

Success Starts with the Team

Hard work, dedication & a commitment to excellence set the standard for exceptional facility services & a successful commercial cleaning company. While our team of skilled professionals from diverse backgrounds bring unique strengths, working together to achieve common goals is our promise for top-tier service.

Collaboration fuels performance. Every team member plays a vital role in daily operations. Open communication, shared ideas & mutual respect create an environment where efficiency & innovation thrive.

Leadership shapes the culture. Integrity, accountability & a strong work ethic drive a productive, results-oriented team. Empowered professionals deliver excellence when given the right support, training & growth opportunities.

Investing in people ensures long-term success. Professional development, recognition & a balanced work environment help employees perform at their best. When the team thrives, the service excels.

Facility service professionals provide our the foundation of frontline care for safe, clean & efficient spaces. Their dedication makes all the difference.

Leadership Team

Experienced. Skilled. Adaptable. Resilient. Strong leadership enables business growth & ensures responsiveness to client standards in a rapidly changing & challenging environment.

Erin Meehan President & Chief Executive Officer

Erin Meehan is leading Pritchard with a unique vision, focused on innovation, wellness & sustainability, underpinned by operational excellence. Prior to joining Pritchard, Erin held the position of Division President for Compass One Healthcare. Her successes there & a noteworthy tenure of over 25 years with the Compass Group, is a testament to her dedication & prowess in the world of business.

Erin’s keen focus on client retention, associate development & organic growth has cemented her position as a stalwart in the industry. Under her esteemed leadership, Pritchard looks forward to a future of growth & pioneering transformations.

Erin earned her master’s degree in taxation from University of Denver, a Master of Science, with a concentration in Business Administration, from Revans University, & her bachelor’s degree in accounting from University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Trent Bowers Chief Commercial Officer

With more than 30 years of experience leading customer-focused commercial organizations & driving sustainable growth, Trent Bowers is Chief Commercial Officer at Pritchard Industries. He has a proven record of aligning sales, marketing, revenue operations & customer success to accelerate market adoption, improve client retention & deliver consistent EBITDA expansion.

Trent previously served as CCO of USIC, where he transformed a $1.5B organization through a new sales & revenue ops framework. He also served as EVP of Sales & Marketing at Clean Harbors, overseeing a $5.6B revenue portfolio & as CCO of Enbala Power Networks (now Generac Grid Services), where he helped lead the company’s sale & integration.

At Pritchard, Trent oversees the company’s commercial strategy, expanding regulated verticals, strengthening bundled services & supporting M&A initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from James Madison University.

Thorsten Koch Chief Financial Officer

Thorsten brings his exceptional global background in corporate finance & operational leadership to our team, having built & led financial teams across North America, Europe & South America. With deep expertise in mergers & acquisitions, ERP implementations (notably SAP & NetSuite), strategic planning & financial infrastructure, Thorsten has consistently delivered transformative results for organizations navigating complex growth & acquisition journeys.

Beyond his technical capabilities, Thorsten is recognized for his thoughtful, agile leadership style & his ability to drive results while building strong, people-centered teams. Fluent in English, German & French, he brings a global mindset with local execution.

Ty Mericle President

Ty brings more than 25 years of leadership experience growing service organizations in the U.S. and around the world. He is also a proud U.S. Army veteran and is known for being both results-driven & people-focused.

Ty is passionate about building strong teams and helping them deliver great service every day. His work keeps Pritchard growing strong.

Alex Suklall Chief Information Officer

Alex is a trailblazer in the world of technology, bringing a dynamic & forward-thinking approach to Pritchard. With a focus on innovation, modernization & transformation, he consistently delivers pragmatic solutions that provide concrete business value. His problem-solving approach, centered on human design thinking, emphasizes empathy, ensuring that every solution meets the genuine needs of its users. A firm believer in the power of teamwork, Alex understands the importance of team building & fosters an environment that emphasizes collaboration & engagement.

Boasting over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Alex’s expertise stretches from hardware infrastructure to software solutions, making him an invaluable asset to Pritchard. Having led numerous digital transformations in both service & product industries, Alex is hands-on in his approach, working closely with businesses to ensure the delivery of genuine benefits. Alex is well-equipped to navigate the evolving tech landscape. His extensive background spans across systems architecture, computer programming, data analytics, artificial intelligence & business processes.

Alex earned his undergraduate degree in computer information systems & an executive MBA from the prestigious Steven’s Institute of Technology.

Christopher Nowak Senior Vice President, Human Resources & General Counsel

Chris is a 25-year senior executive who brings a wealth of legal & human resources expertise to Pritchard Industries. He began his career as an Associate at Hogan Lovells LLP in Washington, DC, before joining Cendant Corporation, where he managed domestic & international franchise matters. Chris’s legal acumen & leadership skills led him to serve as General Counsel of Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC.

Following his tenure at Wyndham, Chris collaborated with several startup businesses, leveraging his multifaceted expertise in legal, HR & operational strategies. Most recently, Chris served as General Counsel & Head of HR at Landing, a national leader in fully furnished apartment rentals.

At Pritchard, Chris’s focus is on strengthening the company’s legal & HR frameworks, fostering innovation & supporting the growth of its dynamic workforce.

Chris earned his Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, with a focus on negotiation & holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University at Albany. He resides in New Jersey with his wife Maureen & their three Portuguese Water Dogs. Together, they enjoy spending time with their six children—Aidan (& Jordynn), Declan, Maeve (& Dan), Cian, Eilis & Tiarnan—& eagerly await the arrival of their first grandchild. In his free time, Chris enjoys cooking, outdoor adventures & golfing.

Jason Brock President, Pritchard Sports & Entertainment Group

Jason Brock serves as President of the Pritchard Sports & Entertainment Group, a role he has held for more than six years. An experienced executive in the facilities services industry, Jason brings a strong leadership presence and a proven ability to guide large, high‑profile environments with precision and excellence.

With deep expertise in business development, negotiation, business planning, operations management, sales and retail, Jason has built a reputation for driving growth and strengthening client relationships across major sports and entertainment venues. His strategic approach and commitment to service quality continue to elevate Pritchard’s impact in the industry.

Rob Curto President, Pritchard Facility Services

Rob is an innovative executive leader known for setting high standards and delivering uncompromising results. As President of Pritchard’s route-based service branch, Pritchard Facility Services, he consistently drives revenue growth, profitability and operational excellence through a clear focus on key expectations and strategic execution.

With a proven ability to align people, processes and performance, Rob has built a strong track record of year-over-year success. His commitment to quality, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction continues to shape the future of Pritchard’s route-based platform and strengthen its position as an industry leader.

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