Annual Convention

Board of Directors

At the 2026 Annual Convention, Ed Heilman of Ace ImageWear KC was honored for his 14 years of service on the CSCNetwork Board.

The current Board leadership includes:

• Colin Wetlaufer, CITY Laundering Co. -- President

• Peter Brown, Mickey's Linen Service – Vice President

• P.J. Dempsey, Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply – Treasurer

• Greg Shames – Secretary

During the General Membership Meeting, the network voted in Martin Foster of Economy Linen & Towel Service as the newest director.

John Gallagher (Gallagher Uniform), Robert Raphael (Service Linen Supply & MediCleanse), Ben Warnecke (Plymate Inc.) and Scott Burke (Loop Linen Service) will continue their service as Directors.

We’re grateful for the continued commitment and leadership of all our Board Members as they help guide CSCNetwork forward.

2025 Supplier of the Year

We're proud to recognize our 2025 Supplier of the Year award winners—Calderon Textiles and Gurtler Industries.

Chosen by CSC members, this award reflects outstanding product quality, responsiveness, delivery timeliness, order completeness, and technical support. Calderon now holds an impressive 13 CSC Supplier of the Year titles, a testament to their consistency and commitment to the network. Gurtler takes home the award in their first year of eligibility—a strong start that speaks to the quality of their partnership.

Thank you, Calderon and Gurtler, for your continued dedication to excellence and for supporting independent operators across the network.

2025 Mat Promotion Winner

Congratulations to Ace ImageWear KC, based in Kansas City, MO, for earning the title of the 2025 CSC Mat Promotion Champions. Ace ImageWear KC achieved the highest average mat sales per route among all participating companies during their selected four-week period. Sponsored by M+A Matting, the annual promotion is designed to drive product growth, engage service and sales teams, and generate new revenue.

Member Engagement Awards

CSC recognized its most engaged member companies with Engagement Awards, highlighting those who are actively involved across the network. Participation was measured through a combination of Convention attendance, Training Group involvement, webinar registrations, and service on the Board of Directors or Supplier Relations Committee. We encourage all members to make the most of CSC’s training and networking opportunities in the year ahead.

Bronze

• Bay Towel, Inc.
• California Linen Services
• Liniform
• Maurer’s Textile Rental Services
• New System
• U.S. Linen & Uniform
• Virginia Linen Service, Inc.
• Wildman Uniform & Linen

Silver

• Ace ImageWear KC
• Ace ImageWear TX
• Gallagher Uniform
• General Linen Service LLC
• Mickey’s Linen
• Superior Linen Service, Inc.
• The Roscoe Company

Gold

• Continental Linen Services
• Loop Linen Service
• Miller’s Textile Services
• Plymate, Inc.
• Sohn Linen Service

Member Voices: The Value of CSC Training Groups

During this year’s General Membership Meeting, attendees heard directly from members who actively participate in CSC’s Training Groups. Paul Radley (SMART), Samantha Lesniak (SOAPP), Nate Dilley and Sarah Plymate (SECURE), Kristina Long (HR Management), Drew Snyder (Next Gen), and Kelly Brookins (WILL) each shared their perspective on how these sessions have impacted their teams and businesses. Their experiences brought to life the value of peer learning and collaboration—something we believe is at the heart of what makes CSC training so effective. If you’ve been thinking about joining a group, we’d love to help you get started. Reach out to the CSC team anytime.

Educational Content

This year's lineup delivered. Jon Taffer and Ford Saeks brought keynotes that hit home, and breakout sessions covered the topics you told us mattered most: growing route revenue, succession planning, plant expansion strategies, marketing, robotics, connecting across generations, and more. Our Supplier Expo provided direct access to suppliers, and the engagement awards recognized the members who go above and beyond.

See You in 2027

The conversations, connections, and momentum from this year's convention reminded us why gatherings like this matter-and why independent operators continue to compete and win against the nationals.

If you were there, thank you for bringing the energy. If you missed it, we hope you'll join us next year. We'll be back at Caesars Palace on March 24-25, 2027. Mark your calendars now. You won't want to miss it.