12/11/2025
Throwing it back for to give a well deserved shout-out to an awesome former member of the ACC family - John Gartrell! 👏🏻 John was a member of the team for 8 years. Scroll to see what he's up to now! 🏞️
"This month marks 10 years of being in the cleaning business. A job that started as a side gig turned into something I became passionate about. I could clean decently, so I figured it couldn't be so hard. While I did okay, I quickly learned that there was more to cleaning than just cleaning, especially at a commercial level. Thankfully, the company that hired me was Athens Cleaning Company. They made me see cleaning completely different. I saw how cleaning could benefit my community, I saw the way it made people feel, and opened doors I never thought possible. They supported my growth because I didn't do everything right at first. Everyone there always saw the potential in me and without their continued support for 8 years, I never would have become who I am today. After 8 years, I moved to Alaska and because everything I learned, I was able to transition smoothly as I set out on a new journey in a new state. Now, I clean and manage some of the most beautiful properties in town. I've been a cleaner, a trainer, team leader, regional manager, operations manager. I've cleaned banks, funeral homes, offices, neighborhood pool bathrooms, million dollar homes and everything in between. I've seen the relief it brings business owners and homeowners to have someone they can trust to take care for their property. It's not the most glamorous job at all, but its one I've come to love."
John's story is a perfect example of growing with intention, as well as pursuing excellence always - two of our core values here at Athens Cleaning Company. His journey proves that hard work, dedication and a commitment to excellence can open doors leading to incredible places. 💫
