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The origins of personal cleanliness date back to prehistoric times. Since water is essential for life, the earliest people lived near water and knew something about its cleansing properties - at the very least that it rinsed mud off their hands! Fast forward to the Seventh Century when soap making was an established craft in Europe. Soap maker guilds guarded their trade secrets very closely. Vegetable and animal oils were used with ashes of plants, along with fragrances to enhance the …
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced the promotions of four staff members in its operations, human resources, and government affairs departments.
The promotions include:
Korie Traver to Chief Operating Officer. Korie’s many years of experience in the non-profit sector will assist her greatly as she assumes day-to-day leadership of ACI’s internal operations. Joining ACI in 2019, she previously served as ACI’s Chief Financial Officer and will continue to lead the…
Promotions Announced for Melissa Grande, Shawnté Furbush-Jones
Washington, D.C. – August 16, 2018 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) named veteran meeting planner Merla Zollinger as the association’s new Senior Director, Convention and Meetings.
Ms. Zollinger comes to ACI from American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, where she spent 27 years, most recently as Senior Manager, Convention Services.
"Merla brings extensive experience in meetings…
Katie Sullivan Joins as Director, Issue CommunicationsLindsey Mathis Welcomed as Project Manager, OperationsThe 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…
CMA, as part of National Association of Manufacturers, Brings Together Business Leaders Within the Trade Association Community
Melissa Hockstad, President & CEO of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), will serve as the Vice Chair of the National Association of Manufacturers’ (NAM) Council of Manufacturers Associations (CMA).
Made up of 260 industry-specific manufacturing associations representing 130,000 companies worldwide, the CMA creates powerful partnerships…
Melissa Hockstad joins ACI Jan. 1, 2017
Washington, D.C. – November 21, 2016 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Board of Directors has announced that Melissa Hockstad will become President and CEO of ACI, effective January 1, 2017.
Current President & CEO Ernie Rosenberg, who announced in May 2016 his decision to step down, will serve as advisor to ACI through January 2018.
Ms. Hockstad comes to ACI with extensive experience in the trade association and…
Honored by Association TRENDS, Traver hand-selected by committee for going above and beyond in the industryKorie Traver, Chief Operating Officer of the American Cleaning Institute (ACI), the trade association for the U.S. cleaning product supply chain, has been named a 2026 Association Trailblazer by Association TRENDS.Honorees were chosen by the selection committee for their leadership skills and contributions to advancing associations. For more than 40 years…
Longtime Saturday Night Live Producer to Focus on “Building Lasting Relationships in a Fast-Paced WorldACI Convention Set for January 27-31, 2025, Orlando, FLFormer Saturday Night Live producer Lindsay Shookus will give a keynote address at the 2025 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention.Shookus’s presentation, “The 48-Hour Best Friend: Building Lasting Relationships in a Fast-Paced World,” will take place January 31 during ACI’s Convention Week, which starts…
Feb. 1 Session: Transformation and Innovation: Driving the Cleaning Products Industry Forward
ACI Convention Set for Jan. 29-Feb. 2, Orlando, FL
Executives from BASF, Pilot Chemical and Procter & Gamble will discuss how resilience and adaptability are the keys to success in a world of ever-shifting economic landscapes and global uncertainties, during the Industry Leadership Panel at the 2024 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry…
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) announced the promotions of four staff members across its Government Affairs, Communications, Meetings and Information Technology departments.The promotions include:Catherine Anderson to Manager, Meetings. Catherine’s work provides support to the meetings and membership departments, enhancing the coordination of ACI’s member meetings including ACI’s annual Convention and Mid-Year Meeting. Joining ACI in 2022, she previously…