CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 15, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Swisher Hygiene Inc. ("Swisher Hygiene") (Nasdaq:SWSH) (TSX: SWI), a leading provider of essential hygiene and sanitation products and services, today announced the appointment of Thomas LaMartina as its new Senior Vice President – Operations. He will be responsible for overseeing Swisher Hygiene's national footprint and specifically its new regional operating structure.
"We are very excited to have Tom join the Swisher Hygiene team and play an integral role in our growth strategy," said Steven R. Berrard, Chief Executive Officer of Swisher Hygiene. "His vast experience in successfully managing service operations at several different billion-dollar corporations, with a long track record of increasing revenue and profitability, is an optimal fit for Swisher Hygiene as we continue expanding nationally and adding to our full service platform through acquisitions and organic growth."
Mr. LaMartina has nearly 30 years of experience in manufacturing and service operations. He joins Swisher Hygiene after ten years at ABM Industries, most recently as Senior Vice President for their Southeastern Region Engineering and Facilities Division, where he was responsible for the company's Southeastern operations. Prior to ABM, Mr. LaMartina served six years at Schindler Elevator as Regional Vice President for the Northeast. He has also held positions at Case Corporation and Illinois Tool Works. Throughout his career, Mr. LaMartina has consistently increased the annual revenue and profitability of his operations, and has consistently outperformed planned targets. Mr. LaMartina received a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Relations and Marketing from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri.
About Swisher Hygiene Inc.
Swisher Hygiene Inc. is a NASDAQ and TSX listed company that provides essential hygiene and sanitation solutions to customers throughout much of North America and internationally through its global network of company-owned operations, franchises and master licensees operating in countries across Europe and Asia. These essential solutions include cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, foodservice and laundry products, restroom hygiene programs and a full range of related products and services. The company's most recent program enhancement is its introduction of solid waste management services to commercial and residential customers in selected markets. Together, this broad set of offerings is designed to promote superior cleanliness and sanitation in all commercial environments from door to dumpster, enhancing the safety, satisfaction and well-being of employees and patrons. Swisher Hygiene's customers include a wide range of commercial enterprises, with a particular emphasis on the foodservice, hospitality, retail, industrial and healthcare industries.