LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Tuchman Advisory Group (TAG) recently toured Highland Cleaners here, reports TAG President Ellen Tuchman Rothmann, with highlights including seeing reclaimed wood floors from a barn, water-permeable pavers, flat rooftop solar screens, and a rainwater harvesting system.
“We went to Highland Cleaners’ central plant and main plant offices, and a drop store that is a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified green building owned and developed by Michael Jones,” she says.
“The Tuchman Advisory Group meetings are always helpful and thought-provoking for Anne and myself, but there is nothing like hosting,” says Jones, who owns Highland Cleaners.
TAG members extended their visit in Louisville for some sightseeing.
“Our hosts arranged (for us to attend) horse racing at Churchill Downs, tours at Three Chimneys Horse Farm, Ashford Stud Horse Farm and Woodford Reserve Bourbon Distillery,” says Rothmann. “It was especially exciting to have our photo taken with a true celebrity, American Pharoah!”
Also as part of the “Fly-In” visit, TAG members toured United Parcel Service’s airline and air cargo service facility based in Louisville.
Rick Herndon, vice president of sales & marketing for Stry-Lenkoff Co., was guest speaker, presenting More Than Just a Tag Company.
“Our meeting also included critique of host dry cleaner stores, presentations by each member company, in-depth financial analysis, and open discussion,” Rothmann says.
“When you have 20 of the best in our industry descend on your operation and dissect every aspect of it, you get incredibly detailed and useful feedback,” says Jones. “We learned so much. It will make us a better operation.”
Triple Crown Visit! Legendary racehorse American Pharoah welcomed members of the Tuchman Advisory Group (TAG) who stopped by for a visit while in Louisville, Ky., recently as part of a “Fly-In” plant tour and meeting at Highland Cleaners.Front row, from left: David Makepeace, Medlin-Davis Cleaners/North; Anne Nash, Highland Cleaners; Jana Janssen, Martinizing Green Earth Cleaners; Ellen Tuchman Rothmann, Tuchman Advisory Group; and Terry Quinn, MW Cleaners.Back row, from left: Michael Jones, Highland Cleaners; Gary Futterman, Flair Cleaners; and Chuck Haddox (MW Cleaners). (Photos: Tuchman Advisory Group)
Stylish Gang! Members of the Tuchman Advisory Group (TAG) pose for a group photo in front of host Highland Cleaners’ delivery van.Front row, from left: Chuck Haddox, MW Cleaners; Anne Nash, Highland Cleaners; Todd Watkins, Martinizing; Ellen Tuchman Rothmann, Tuchman Advisory Group; Jana Janssen, Martinizing Green Earth Cleaners; and David Makepeace, Medlin-Davis Cleaners/North.Back row, from left: Keith Houston, Crest Cleaners; Drew Singer, Flair Cleaners; Kevin Houston, Crest Cleaners; Dave Coyle, In The Bag Cleaners; Brett Allen, Medlin-Davis/South; Gary Futterman, Flair Cleaners; Terry Quinn, MW Cleaners; and Michael Jones, Highland Cleaners.
Derby Day! Under the sign reading “The Most Exciting 2 Minutes In Sports,” TAG members pose for a group photo to memorialize their outing to Churchill Downs, the famous racetrack that hosts the Kentucky Derby.Front row, from left: Caitlyn; seated: Kari Quinn; Jana Janssen, Martinizing Green Earth Cleaners; Ellen Tuchman Rothmann, Tuchman Advisory Group; and Abby.Middle row, from left: Anne Nash, Highland Cleaners; Gage; Bev Futterman; and Erin.Back row, from left: Tom Nash; Chuck Haddox, MW Cleaners; Terry Quinn, MW Cleaners; Michael Jones, Highland Cleaners; Lee and David Makepeace, Medlin-Davis Cleaners/North; Gary Futterman, Flair Cleaners; and Zach Futterman.
