The American Cleaning Institute (ACI)

ACI Expands Communications, Operations Teams

04/30/2025
  • Katie Sullivan Joins as Director, Issue Communications
  • Lindsey Mathis Welcomed as Project Manager, Operations

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, announces the appointment of Katie Sullivan as Director, Issue Communications and Lindsey Mathis as Project Manager, Operations.

In her role, Sullivan will manage communications efforts on key industry issues, building ACI’s messaging platforms to foster the growth and innovation of the U.S. cleaning products industry. She will also work with ACI’s Government Affairs Team, helping to communicate the association’s legislative and regulatory priorities, and serving as a spokesperson for the Institute. Previously, she served as an Account Director at Reingold. Sullivan graduated from Penn State University (University Park, PA) with a B.A. in journalism and a Master of Business Administration. Sullivan also received a Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute.

“Katie’s combined communications and project management expertise will be a valuable addition to ACI, increasing our ability to effectively advocate for key industry issues,” said Brian Sansoni, Senior Vice President, Communications, Outreach & Membership. “We are pleased to welcome Katie to our award-winning communications team.”

As Project Manager, Operations, Mathis will support ACI’s internal operations, coordinating projects across the Institute. She will also assist ACI’s Meetings Team in serving our membership at the Institute’s events and programs. Previously, she served as Project Manager at DCBI Manufacturing. Mathis graduated from Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, TX) with a B.A. in political science and Texas A&M University (College Station, TX) with a Master of Public Service and Administration.

“Lindsey’s project management experience will help to enhance ACI’s internal operations, and we look forward to working with her across the organization,” said Merla Zollinger, Associate Vice President, Meetings.


The American Cleaning Institute® (ACI – www.cleaninginstitute.org) is the Home of the U.S. Cleaning Products Industry® and represents the $60 billion U.S. cleaning product supply chain. ACI members include the manufacturers and formulators of soaps, detergents, and general cleaning products used in household, commercial, industrial and institutional settings; companies that supply ingredients and finished packaging for these products; and chemical distributors. ACI serves the growth and innovation of the U.S. cleaning products industry by advancing the health and quality of life of people and protecting our planet. ACI achieves this through a continuous commitment to sound science and being a credible voice for the cleaning products industry.

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