Canberra’s Expert Seminars – Booth #3531
Join Canberra Corporation for a series of fast, focused seminars tackling today’s most pressing cleaning industry challenges. Each 30-minute session delivers real-world strategies, expert insights, and a short Q&A, all hosted live at our booth.
Shutting Down Turnover
Tuesday, November 11 · 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Speaker: Konstantin Ekelman, Director of Sales, North American (Part of BradyPLUS)
Session Overview:
Staff turnover is one of the biggest drivers of operational cost and disruption in the cleaning industry. This session explores practical ways to recruit, retain, and build loyalty within cleaning teams, from onboarding and training to long-term motivation and engagement.
About the Speaker:
Konstantin Ekelman has spent the past eight years driving growth, mentoring emerging leaders, and strengthening client partnerships across the cleaning and facility industries. An accomplished sales strategist and community advocate, he channels his leadership to inspire teams and give back, hosting charity fundraisers and supporting causes such as Strides Against Breast Cancer and Wounded Warriors. A proud Chicagoan since immigrating in 1991, Konstantin is dedicated to fostering connection, professional development, and continuous improvement in every role he serves.
Dilution Dysfunction
Tuesday, November 11 · 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, November 12 · 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Speaker: Felicia Yacko, Product Director, Canberra Corporation
Session Overview:
When disinfectant dilution systems malfunction or go unchecked, results can be costly, from wasted chemistry to increased infection risk. This session breaks down the most common causes of dilution dysfunction and how to prevent them through proper maintenance, monitoring, and system design.
About the Speaker:
Felicia Yacko is the Product Manager at Canberra Corporation, where she leads innovation and product development from concept to launch. With over a decade of industry experience, she blends creative vision with data-driven decision making to bring meaningful solutions to market. A strong believer that great products start with great teams, Felicia thrives on collaboration and turning ideas into impact. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons, often cheering them on from the sidelines.
Meeting ESG & Green Cleaning Mandates
Tuesday, November 11 · 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM · Roger McFadden
Wednesday, November 12 · 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM · Clive Davies
Speakers: Roger McFadden, President / Senior Scientist, McFadden and Associates, LLC; Clive Davies, Senior Director, Environmental Working Group (EWG)
Session Overview:
With new sustainability mandates and ESG goals reshaping the industry, this session helps businesses align cleaning programs with regulatory standards while using green chemistry to win contracts and customer trust.
About the Speakers:
Roger McFadden is the President and Chief Science Officer at McFadden & Associates, LLC, with more than 35 years of experience in chemistry, product design, and sustainability. A recognized innovator and educator, Roger has held senior leadership roles at Staples, Corporate Express, and Coastwide Laboratories, where he advanced safer and more sustainable cleaning technologies. He is a strong advocate for green chemistry and environmental justice, serving on advisory panels for the EPA, ASTM, and Change Chemistry. Roger brings deep technical expertise, real-world insight, and a passion for helping organizations design safer, more sustainable solutions for the future.
Clive Davies is the Senior Director at the Environmental Working Group (EWG), where he leads a team of scientists advancing safer standards across personal care, cleaning, and household products through the EWG Verified® and EWG Reviewed for Science™ programs. His work promotes ingredient transparency, consumer trust, and healthier product innovation, continuing EWG’s mission to protect public health. Before joining EWG, Clive spent over two decades at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, where he founded and led the Safer Choice program, helping hundreds of companies develop and certify safer, high-performing products. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island and remains a leading voice for science-based sustainability and safer chemistry in the marketplace.
SKU Overload & Buying Group Advantages
Tuesday, November 11 · 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Speaker: Kevin Chow, President and CEO, Triple S
Session Overview:
When product lines balloon, operations slow. This session explores how distributors can simplify their catalogs without losing sales by leveraging buying group partnerships to improve margins, consistency, and customer satisfaction.
About the Speaker:
Kevin Chow is the President and CEO of Triple S, a national facility solutions group dedicated to helping independent businesses prosper. With over 30 years of sales leadership and consulting experience across Fortune 500 firms and entrepreneurial ventures, Kevin has coached more than 300 businesses nationwide. He is a Certified Predictive Index Practitioner and a passionate advocate for leadership development, team dynamics, and operational growth. Kevin brings real-world insights, high energy, and a commitment to inspiring others to take courageous action and lead more impactful lives.
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Space is limited for each session.
📧 Email: cathyquinto@canberracorp.com
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