Company History

 As a second-generation owner and operator of Innovative Facility Care (IFC), I am incredibly humbled to continue the legacy my parents began in 1973. What started as a small contracting business in the cleaning industry quickly became the livelihood that supported our family of eight.

After my father passed away when I was very young, my mother carried the business forward with remarkable determination, continuing to grow the company while raising our family. Her resilience, work ethic, and commitment to our clients laid the foundation for everything IFC is today.

As the second-youngest of my siblings, I spent much of my childhood inside the grocery stores and commercial facilities that my parents cleaned and maintained. Some of my fondest memories are from those late nights on job sites. It wasn't uncommon to find my brothers and me sitting in grocery store parcel pick-up baskets, riding atop the roller systems while our parents worked nearby. In those days, contractors were often entrusted with keys and alarm codes, and many retail locations would sit empty for extended periods due to reduced operating hours and Sunday closures.

Many of the clients we continue to serve today still remember those early years and the family-oriented approach that defined our company from the beginning.

At the age of 15, I officially began my own journey in the business, learning every aspect of the trade. I spent my evenings and nights cleaning facilities, stripping and waxing floors, and performing small engine repairs and equipment rebuilds. Through high school and university, I worked in a variety of commercial environments, including grocery stores, call centers, and automotive dealerships.

Those who worked alongside us during that time would likely recall seeing family members on job sites at night and helping manage operations during the day. Being hands-on wasn't a choice—it was simply how we operated.

In 2012, the company reached a pivotal moment. At the time, we were operating as a sole proprietorship with a small team and a limited client base. The industry was changing, client expectations were evolving, and it became clear that we needed to adapt quickly to remain competitive.

We transitioned from an era built largely on trust, verbal commitments, and a handshake to one requiring formal contracts, structured processes, and scalable operations. It was unfamiliar territory, but it was also necessary. The decision to evolve became the catalyst for significant growth and the foundation for the company we continue to build today.

Throughout this journey, my wife, Tanisha, has been an invaluable partner. From working on job sites to helping develop systems, processes, and operational strategies, she has played an important role in the growth and success of IFC. Her support and dedication have helped shape the organization we are proud to lead today.

While our story is rooted in family, hard work, and perseverance, our success ultimately belongs to the incredible people who have worked alongside us. We are deeply grateful to every employee, past and present, who has contributed to our journey.

As we look toward the future, we remain committed to the values that built this company over five decades ago: integrity, reliability, quality service, and respect for our clients and team members. We are excited for the opportunities ahead and look forward to continuing to serve our communities for generations to come.

-Jude Clish, CEO