“We at General Building Maintenance are committed to providing our customers with consistent, quality services, which are recognized as contributing factors towards the operational successes of our customers’ organizations. We will continuously strive to improve our processes through customer input, workforce development, and self-evaluation. With these commitments, we will seek to develop, maintain, and enhance our recognition in the building service industry as an invaluable partner, thereby leading to growth opportunities and an improved marketplace position.”
General Building Maintenance was founded in 1983 with the understanding that our company’s success would depend upon our ability to produce a consistently high quality product day-in and day-out. We provide complete Janitorial and Handyman services. Currently, we are servicing over 60 million square feet at facility and office space throughout the United States.
Sunny K. Park, Founder
Sunny K. Park, founded General Building Maintenance, LLC in 1983. Adhering to the motto “Zero Defects is Our Goal,” the devotion of hard-working cleaning professionals and the support of satisfied clients, GBM became one of the top private commercial cleaning service providers in the United States. Consistently putting into practice the Golden Rule of “Treat Others The Way you Want To Be Treated”, GBM’s customers naturally became our partners promoting company growth. This practice helped GBM stand as one of the top janitorial services providers with locations in 27 major US cities. GBM was recognized as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in Atlanta and by numerous clients and professional organizations due to our proactive efforts to deliver quality services.
Sunny is an Atlanta Business Hall of Fame Laureate, USO Patriot Medal recipient. As a naturalized citizen, Sunny’s dedication and loyalty to the United States has been honored by receiving the Patrick Henry Trophy by The National Guard Association and the Americanism Medal by The Daughters of the American Revolution. Sunny is the former Vice Chairman of The Georgia Port Authority and has been named One of the Most influential Atlantans for multiple years. Sunny has been a volunteer at the national level for the Youth Challenge Academy Foundation, a boot camp system for high school dropouts.
Joe Woodson | Regional Vice President
Joe Woodson is a highly respected and trusted cleaning industry executive. Joe has over 30 years combined experience in the janitorial service and property management business. This vast experience ranges from being a President of a regional janitorial company, Vice-President of Marketing and Business Development for a national company, Executive Vice-President of a regional janitorial company and Building Manager of a national property management company. He has a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the janitorial industry and understands the importance of delivering world-class customer service.
Joe is committed to providing exceptional commercial cleaning services to new and existing clients which has led to numerous long-term relationships. Joe is responsible for the overall growth of GBM by satisfying and retaining current clients as well as developing new business. Joe, a former property manager for a national asset management firm, understands and is ready to satisfy property managers in a timely, proactive manner.
Joe earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Southern Institute of Technology.
Don Champion | Vice President
Don entered the commercial cleaning industry in early 1987. His proactive workmanship and “show and tell” leadership advanced his positions in national service providers such as Perimeter Maintenance, Building One Services Solutions, ABM, and Entire Maintenance Solutions. Strategic and experienced professional with 30+ years of proven success in manufacturing, pharmaceutical aviation, technical, medical, transportation, and industrial sectors. Comprehensive background including; quality control, financial review and reporting, job cost analysis, job contract negotiation, contract initial startup, project management, mapower distribution, top-notch customer service, union contracts, and efficiency programs. Proven ability to adapt and succeed in challenging business climates. Excels at building and leading teams to perform and drive for results.
Don obtained his BS degree at Tennessee Technological University. He is happily married and resides in Atlanta, Georgia with grown children.
Walter Villatoro | Vice President / General Manager Pritchard Atlanta Branch
Walter has over 19 years of janitorial experience in the Atlanta Market. He understands all aspects of the cleaning process and customer’s expectations. His hands on interaction and positive attitude with our clients and employees assures a proactive and positive results.Capable decision maker and multitasker, implementing analysis and critical thinking to evaluate cleaning performance and predict issues before they arise. Successful in preparing staffing schedules, providing on-the-job training, maintaining cooperative working relationships, and taking effective actions. Currently oversees cleaning portfolio of 40+ accounts, including commercial and medical office buildings, Associate Credit Union branches, and 20 schools in the Atlanta Public Schools district.Walter is bilingual and T-Chest Certified. He also oversees our day-to-day operation.
Dave Harper | Vice President/General Manager, Florida Northeast
A legendary janitor Dave Harper, General Manager, Florida Northeast including Jacksonville started his career with GBM in 1997 as Portfolio Manager for the state wide Barnett Bank (Bank of America) account with 400+ locations including 1 million SF headquarters complex. Dave, an award winning manager, was later promoted to General Manager and is responsible for the entire daily operations and marketing efforts in the Florida Northeast area. Prior to joining GBM, Dave worked 11 years for ServiceMaster Management Services. Starting as an Assistant Housekeeping Manager at Duke University Medical Center then later moved up in to positions as Housekeeping Manager at Roanoke College, Ferrum College, General Manager for ServiceMaster of Roanoke Valley, and Regional Custodial Manager for Duval County Public Schools. During his tenure with ServiceMaster, Dave learned and experienced most of all aspects of the janitorial industry including schedule writing, employee training, quality assurance, client relations, bid preparation and proposals, carpet and hard surface floor care, and OSHA standards and regulations. Dave is a graduate of Grace College and an active member of Jacksonville’s Building Owners and Managers Association
Tammy Scott | Controller
Tammy started working for GBM in February 1997 processing payroll. Over time she took over Accounts Receivable which included all billing for the company. In May 2007 Tammy was promoted to Controller handling all financial aspects of the Company including generating and analyzing P&L statements. Tammy have over 30 years working in all areas of the accounting field. Tammy is a rare native Atlantan and graduated from Mercer University with a B.S. in Accounting. Tammy enjoys being a part of the commitment GBM makes to our employees; ensuring they have the tools/training necessary to perform their daily jobs and ensuring our clients are satisfied with the results.