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Leadership
Taking Facilities Management to a Higher Level
Our team of executives strives each day to navigate the entire OpenWorks team to make it all about you.
Meet the Leadership
Eric Roudi
Founder and CEO
Eric Roudi is a passionate entrepreneur at heart, Eric founded OpenWorks in 1983 as a recession-proof business for himself, franchise owners, partners, and employees...
Nick Tomashot
Chief Financial Officer
Nick is an operationally focused CFO with extensive public and private company experience. He is recognized for strategic thinking, analytical skills, and...
Matt Crego
Chief Information Officer
Matt, as our Chief Information Officer, is focused on technology strategy, culture and transformation. He is a consensus builder who coaches...
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Sylvestre Ayoh
SVP Sales and Strategic Relationships
Sylvestre is a proven sales leader with experience in building best-in-class sales teams, instilling a winning culture, and driving multi-million dollar revenue growth.
Gerald Sexton
VP People and Culture
With a background in Organizational Psychology and Human Resources, Gerald is committed to driving strategic HR initiatives that support OpenWorks' growth trajectory and foster employee engagement and development.
Kari Joyce
Corporate Counsel
A competitive athlete and marathoner, Kari serves as corporate counsel at OpenWorks. Prior to OpenWorks, Kari was corporate counsel at Kahala Brands and Partner at...
Meet the FAB
The Franchise Advisory Board (FAB) is comprised of distinguished OpenWorks franchisees who represent the needs of independent franchise owners. The FAB provides feedback on policies, services, and ways to improve the franchise and customer experience. The members are representative of geographic regions across the United States and meet with OpenWorks on a regular basis. We thank the FAB members for their time and commitment to OpenWorks!
Latest Articles and Insights
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Meow! Ruff! Bark! Is Bringing Fido and Kitty to Work Too Much to Handle?
Should a company in your corporate facility decide to become "pet friendly," there are things you can do as a facility manager to help! Find out why you should, outside of the fact that animals are awesome!
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Top 5 Reasons to Franchise with OpenWorks
Starting and operating a business is no small feat. The journey is fraught with challenges and uncertainties, as reflected in daunting statistics. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly one in four new businesses fail within their first year. Franchising, especially in a recession-proof industry, can be a solid choice.
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Reinforcing Fundraising for Nonprofits with Vendor Management
In the nonprofit world, every decision can significantly impact your ability to fundraise effectively. This is particularly true when it comes to vendor management. Nonprofit leaders, operations directors, and facility managers need to understand that the way they manage their vendors can either bolster their fundraising efforts or undermine them.
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