Chris Christie, CLLM, MHLM, System Linen Manager at Ascension Southeast Michigan, has been appointed by the Association for Linen Management (ALM) Board President Jim Mangini, MBA, RLLD, to fill the open Director position on ALM’s Board of Directors. Christie will hold the post through June 2026.

Are you experiencing unprecedented linen loss?  Rest assured; you are not alone. We've heard rumblings across the industry about the challenges and we've uncovered some tactics to combat it that have proven success.  Join ALM for the Virtual Workshop Series on Linen Management. This two-part series commences on August 30-31 with a deep dive into linen loss, then concludes on September 20-21 with topics in linen utilization and quality improvement.

 The American Reusable Textile Association (ARTA) Board of Directors has announced a change in leadership. After serving 16 years as executive director, Nancy Jenkins of Jenkins Integrated Methods is leaving the association to launch her retirement career as a licensed professional counselor (LPC). Craft, an association management firm based in South Carolina and led by Jim Ritchie, has been selected to lead ARTA effective August 1. Jenkins will help with the transfer and officially departs the end of September.
 
 

Did you know ALM maintains an online listing of product and service news offered by our vendor members?  Our Vendor Showcase is a great place to go to explore new developments and technologies offered by your vendor partners.  Check it out today to read new posts by Becks Classics and Tingue.   Vendors - don't pass on this opportunity to submit your news. 

Ascension Providence Southfield MI. is seeking an Office Assistant/Linen Lead.  Duties include managing/maintaining Ascension SE MI Linen Office as well as performing duties within the linen departments including front line duties and/or assisting with managerial duties.
 
The ideal candidate has a general knowledge of Microsoft and Google Email, Sheets, Docs and other Microsoft/Google products, the ability to compose clear and concise emails, handle general data input, has a working knowledge of Kronos, Peoplesoft & Linen Helper and has data analysis skills.