Author Bios
Bruce Beggs is editorial director of American Trade Magazines LLC, including American Coin-Op, American Drycleaner and American Laundry News. He was the editor of American Laundry News from November 1999 to May 2011. Beggs has worked as a newspaper reporter/editor and magazine editor since graduating from Kansas State University in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications. He and his wife, Sandy, have two children.
RICHMOND, Ky. — The Association for Linen Management (ALM) announced last week that executive director Jim Thacker has resigned.
“We thank Jim for his service and his recent chairmanship of the Clean committee,” ALM president Randy Wendland said in the press release. “Mr. Thacker served ALM over 10 years, and ALM wishes him the best in his new endeavors. Jim is currently exploring other professional opportunities.”
ATLANTA — For those who will be attending the Clean Show in Las Vegas this summer, planning ahead to maximize use of their time is easy, thanks to tools on the event’s website, www.cleanshow.com, says show manager Riddle & Associates.
