Karl Keefer

Karl Keefer Email and Phone Number

Self-service laundry executive, experienced in design, layout and operation of card and coin-operated laundry facilities @
Karl Keefer's Location
Downers Grove, Illinois, United States, United States
About Karl Keefer

I have more than 25 years in the coin-laundry business. During my career I have been fortunate to have gained experience in virtually every aspect of the industry: manufacturer's representative, distributor's representative, route operator, serving the CLA Board of Directors and owner/operator of multiple self-service-coin-operated-laundry facilities. My career began as a National Sales Manager for a significant manufacturer in the industry and has culminated in being elected as President to the Illinois Coin Laundry Association (ILCLA) Board of Directors. (www.coinlaundry.org).Specialties: My chief specialty is turn around management and improving coin-laundry performance. I have the necessary real-world experience to identify the needs of existing vended-laundry operations and share that experience with ownership to maximize their laundry operation's potential. I have also created a comprehensive method for evaluating new coin-laundry site selection. My method applies statistical business norms to relevant demographic data for an optimal understanding of the market. One can then utilize that information to implement a more effective and profitable equipment layout for their vended-laundry operation.

Karl Keefer's Current Company Details
Laundry Services Company, Inc.

Laundry Services Company, Inc.

Self-service laundry executive, experienced in design, layout and operation of card and coin-operated laundry facilities
Karl Keefer Work Experience Details
  • Laundry Services Company, Inc.
    President And Ceo
    Laundry Services Company, Inc. Jan 2002 - Present
    As president, I manage the continual growth of the company through sales of: laundry equipment, accessories, supplies and service to vended-laundry operations. As CEO, I manage the company's overall operations, service personnel and logistical needs. In addition to managing company operations, I also perform its most critical accounting tasks. Most sales and company growth are achieved through direct sales and marketing to: apartment-building owners, building managers, existing coin-laundry owner/operators as well as new investors seeking a bold and honest assessment of their investment.
  • K&P Laundromat, Inc.
    Owner
    K&P Laundromat, Inc. May 2016 - Present
    A turn-around-management opportunity, whereby myself and another experienced vended-laundry operator involved ourselves in a 5,400 s.f. Laundromat after its failure a year prior. The appearance of the place has been updated and new high-speed, express-laundry equipment added. We also made some modifications to the equipment layout thereby enhancing revenues without compromising the customer experience.
  • Illinois Coin Laundry Assoc.
    Director And Board Of Director'S Secretary
    Illinois Coin Laundry Assoc. Aug 2013 - Jun 2016
    I performed administrative duties in support of the Board of Director's President and its directors in a team effort to further support association membership with: legislative activism, industry-enhancing education, and other laundry-business-operation enhancements.
  • Illinois Coin Laundry Assoc.
    President
    Illinois Coin Laundry Assoc. Oct 2007 - Aug 2013
    During my tenure as President, I utilized my experience in the military as a Training NCO (training and education senior manager) to organize regular education seminars and guest speakers to help vended-laundry operators improve their business' performance and profitability. Through extensive lobbying efforts, I was able to manage the defeat of a legislative threat being imposed on vended-laundry operations, saving Illinois operators millions in new taxes.
  • Haiges Machinery
    Sales Manager
    Haiges Machinery Apr 2005 - Jun 2016
    I developed sales and marketing for the coin-operated-laundry market in IN, IL and WI on behalf of Haiges Machinery, Inc.
  • Antioch Laundry Service, Llc
    Owner
    Antioch Laundry Service, Llc Oct 2000 - Sep 2015
    Self-service Laundromat owner and operator.
  • Coin Laundry Association (Cla) Board Of Directors
    Director
    Coin Laundry Association (Cla) Board Of Directors Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
    As director, I assisted in the determination of the organization's mission and purpose in support of its plans, goals and objectives. Because of my honesty, clear understanding of industry needs and willingness to dedicate myself fully to every endeavor, I was assigned to serve on multiple committees (Long-range Planning, Membership, Green, Store Owner and Utility committees - serving as chairman for the utility committee). During my full term on the board, I ensured effective organizational planning in devoted service to all Coin Laundry Association members across the nation.
  • Clean Vistas, Inc.
    Managing Partner
    Clean Vistas, Inc. Mar 2011 - Dec 2011
    Another turn-around management project whereby I managed a mismanaged coin-operated Laundromat through its re-opening. I qualified and hired staff, implemented marketing strategies, coordinated facility maintenance as well as service to inoperable washers and dryers.
  • Westfield Laundromat, Llc
    Owner
    Westfield Laundromat, Llc Oct 2004 - Dec 2011
    A turn-around management opportunity whereby an existing operation was obtained, retooled and services expanded. This self-service Laundromat when first obtained was failing to make money enough to pay the rent. Within 90 days, the store tripled its revenue and thereafter topped its earnings 600% from when it was originally acquired.
  • Laundry Concepts
    Distributor Representative
    Laundry Concepts Apr 2000 - Apr 2005
    I represented several coin laundry related products in the greater Chicago, tri-county region.
  • Family Pride Laundries
    Sales Manager
    Family Pride Laundries Aug 1997 - Aug 1999
    I established long-term, laundry equipment leases with multi-family-housing buildings, colleges and universities; personally landing contracts with: Northern Illinois University, Augustana College, Wheaton College, Trinity Christian College as well as several apartment-building complexes.
  • United States Army Reserve
    Master Sergeant (Retired)
    United States Army Reserve Jan 1995 - Jul 1998
    Fort Liberty, Nc, Us
    Army Reserve - performed duties as Senior Instructor.
  • United States Army Reserve
    First Sergeant
    United States Army Reserve 1990 - 1995
    Fort Liberty, Nc, Us
    Responsible for the supervision, training and administrative support of 250 Army Reserve soldiers.
  • Coin-O-Matic
    Distributor Representative
    Coin-O-Matic Aug 1995 - Aug 1997
    I represented the Speed Queen brand of laundry equipment and other ancillary products to Laundromat owner/operators.
  • Speed Queen
    Regional Sales Manager
    Speed Queen Dec 1994 - Aug 1995
    I represented the Speed Queen brand of laundry equipment to various equipment distributors located in the mid-west region of the United States of America: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and western Pennsylvania.
  • Bock Engineered Products
    National Sales Manager
    Bock Engineered Products 1992 - 1994
    I established and managed the sales of several laundry-equipment distributors located in many states of the continental United States of America as well as eastern Canada.
  • Us Army
    Staff Sergeant
    Us Army Dec 1976 - Jan 1990
    Arlington, Virginia, Us
    3rd Armored Division, Germany; 101st Airborne Division, Ft. Campbell, KY; 70th Division (Tng), Livonia, MI

Karl Keefer Skills

Sales Management Management Sales Direct Sales New Business Development Team Building Microsoft Office Strategic Planning Customer Service Accounting Marketing Strategy Contract Negotiation National Accounts Negotiation Leadership Budgets Account Management Business Development Direct Marketing Laundry Quickbooks Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Personnel Management Technical Leadership Autocad Blackberry General Contractor Turn Around Management

Karl Keefer Education Details

  • University Of Michigan
    University Of Michigan
    Biochemistry
  • Jackson College
    Jackson College

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Karl Keefer attended University Of Michigan, Jackson College.

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