I'm passionate about diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI), being a positive and productive part of the team, as well as, developing members of my team for greater performance whenever possible. Moreover, it's always my goal to maintain the highest level of integrity and be trustworthy in the solutions I offer to both my internal and external customers.ABOUT A1 AMERICANWith roots dating back to 1911, headquartered in Southern California, A1 American is a leading manufacturer, distributor, and single supply source of products for institutional business customers within the hospitality, healthcare, commercial laundry, educational, auto, and fitness industries. Our product categories expand across textile, OS&E, and FF&E/Design. These products include towels, sheets, blankets, pool towels, decorative bed coverings, bathroom amenities, wipes, small appliances, paper products, draperies, furniture case goods, design services, and more. We also have an in-house Golden Mills collection, as well as other globally recognized brands used for guest rooms, patient settings, gyms, laundry facilities, and more. With our eight stocking distribution centers across the USA and Canada, we are uniquely positioned in the marketplace to serve top-tier products with competitive pricing and the highest levels of customer satisfaction to our clientele, including custom-branded products, by utilizing our in-house R&D and design team. We have a dedicated sales team nationwide to provide our clients with one-on-one customer service support. We are a minority-owned business enterprise, and we encourage diversity and diverse thinking at every level of our organization and throughout our supply chain as an integral part of our company culture. Our website and e-commerce platform can be found at www.a1american.com.