Scholarship Recipient Announced
“As a newer leader in the laundry industry, I am thrilled to
have been given the opportunity to attend the Laundry and Linen College this
year and for the wonderful scholarship opportunity from Encompass,” said Amy.
“I have been fortunate to encounter knowledgeable and skilled peers through ALM
and am looking forward to meeting and collaborating with others in the future.”
Amy has worked in linen production for 13 years, and was
promoted to management in 2016. She has been a member of ALM since April
of 2016 and used the resources of her membership and the relationships she
built through membership to change and renovate their facility. She is
also very active in her chapter, the ALM Upper Mississippi Valley.
“Amy exemplifies how an ALM membership can be leveraged,”
said Linda Fairbanks, executive director of ALM. “We are proud to be the
textile industry’s best resource, and work hard to help our members connect
with others and provide the educational tools to ensure all textile care
service professionals are able to advance in their career.”
Encompass Inc. named this scholarship in memory of Tony
Hanson, a beloved and indispensable member of their staff that was taken too
soon by cancer.
“I’m proud that we can continue Tony’s legacy through the
work of other linen professionals,” said Janice Larson, Vice President of
Clinical Resources and Consulting for Encompass Inc. “He’s sure to be smiling,
knowing someone is moving ahead through the knowledge and resources ALM
provides. He would be especially thrilled that she is a fellow
Minnesotan!”
Scholarships to ALM’s Laundry & Linen College are
available on an application basis. The Laundry & Linen College is the
foundation of the Registered Laundry & Linen Director (RLLD) certification
exam. Directors, general managers, or those with experience in middle
management of a laundry with an aptitude for higher levels of responsibility
are candidates for the RLLD exam.
“While attendance at the Laundry & Linen College isn’t
required for the RLLD, we know it is a powerful tool for those in textile care
to gain the knowledge they need to advance in the industry,” said Christina
Horsley, professional development manager for ALM. “We stay on top of all
industry and regulatory changes and pass that information along to help our
members serve their customers efficiently and effectively.”
More information about the Laundry & Linen College,
including the scholarship application, is available on ALM’s website, under
Education, Laundry & Linen College.
www.brentlinenhire.co.uk