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—from hygiene monitoring to smart reporting & strategic resource management. 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 succesful 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 are more than just workers—they are the foundation of 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, Erin’s journey 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. As she takes the reins at Pritchard, the company looks forward to a future of growth & pioneering transformations under her esteemed leadership.

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 and driving sustainable growth, Trent Bowers is Chief Commercial Officer at Pritchard Industries. He has a proven record of aligning sales, marketing, revenue operations and customer success to accelerate market adoption, improve client retention and deliver consistent EBITDA expansion.

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

At Pritchard, Trent oversees the company’s commercial strategy, expanding regulated verticals, strengthening bundled services and 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.

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, to name a few.

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.

James Norton Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing

James is a facility services executive with a 14-year successful track record in the industry. As the Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Pritchard, he is responsible for driving profitable, organic growth through the development of a diverse, solutions-oriented sales team. James comes to Pritchard with a background in operations, sales & marketing & has lead teams in a variety of roles within the industry.

In his previous role as Vice President of Sales, James was responsible for leading a team of business development managers focused on selling integrated facility services to higher education & K12 clients within in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic & Midwest regions.

James earned his Master of Arts in English from Portland State University & a Bachelor of Arts in English & Philosophy from the University of Oregon.

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