Emerald Textiles recently announced that Richard “Rich” Bott joined the company’s executive management team as CEO. As a result of Bott’s appointment, Greg Anderson will transition to executive chairman and continue to support the business in a daily role by overseeing the integration of recent acquisitions in San Diego and Los Angeles, as well as the development of a greenfield facility in Livingston, CA, according to a news release.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed a new Clean Water Rule, which would provide long overdue clarity to water protections, according to news reports. TRSA works closely on key regulatory issues with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), which applauded the rule at a recent announcement.

TRSA associate member JENSEN USA Inc., Panama City, FL, recently announced that it has promoted Blaine Tipton to regional sales manager for the Midwest territory. The territory encompasses Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin, according to a news release.

Mission Linen Supply, Santa Barbara, CA, recently named Mark Pfeiffer as its new purchasing director, according to a news release.

TRSA offices will remain closed on Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday commemoration.

TRSA’s 9th Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, DC, on March 27-28 is your best opportunity to establish relationships and help educate our nation’s policymakers on the issues that are important to you and your companies. The conference agenda includes an opening keynote, Hill Day issue briefing, TRSAPAC reception and Industry Awards dinner on March 27, plus a Hill Day and Congressional Lunch the following day.

TRSA’s printed guide with associate (supplier) members’ contact and product/service data will transform in March from a standalone publication to a new Linen, Uniform and Facility Services Buyers’ Guide appearing in Textile Services magazine.