text: CleanMark Group Inc. bolsters its business development team with a key appointment – CleanMark
  CleanMark, a North American facility services company announces the appointment of Gerry Loukatos and welcomes him to his new position managing Business Development.
  Loukatos brings an extensive background in business development, property management, and human capital to his role. As a Mechanical Engineering Technologist with an Energy Management diploma, Loukatos brings in-depth technical knowledge of building systems that will help clients realize long-term value from their sites. In addition, his two decades of experience in talent acquisition – where customer service, listening to client needs, and relationship building were critical – provides Loukatos with an ideal and highly sought-after skill set. Finally, as a former Board member Loukatos understands firsthand client needs and priorities when it comes to ensuring a property is maintained to a high standard. Having sat on both sides of the table, Loukatos has a deep understanding of the marketplace and what property and facility managers require in today's competitive marketplace.
  "I am excited about joining an organization that places a strong emphasis on customer service, its people, compliance and brand standards," says Loukatos. "I took the opportunity to work alongside the Central Canada field leadership team last spring and was impressed by the company culture and ethos – a collaborative team effort was placed on servicing the client without compromising standards and compliance. I am looking forward to introducing CleanMark to new potential clients and building new partnerships. "
  "Gerry has a unique skill set. His investigative personality, technical expertise, and follow through coupled with his strong customer-focuses approach ensures that every individual clients' customer service needs are exceeded; Loukatos is genuine and values relationships, which made him very successful in his previous roles." states John Vavitsas CEO.