Owner Tom Monahan
Tom Monahan credits his Dad, Donald, for the lessons he learned about loyalty early in life. Tom remembers his dad as a hard worker and a faithful employee. Tom started his first company in 1972 and has continued to grow through the pursuit of his many business interests.
Although friends know him as ambitious and hardworking, he’s not a workaholic-he owns motorcycles, enjoys scuba diving, and travels around the world. Tom is proud to be a founding member of ARCS , Association of Rug Care Specialists.
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Tom Monahan in the News
Ann Arbor Observer – “Entrepreneur Tom Monahan: Making his own name in Ann Arbor”
“He picked the name Wolverine because he likes football. His choice paid off when he went to Metro Airport to drum up business cleaning airplanes.”
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Cleanfax Magazine – “Three Questions with Tom Monahan”
“In 1977, the carpet cleaning profession came into my life. This was triggered when I observed what was being done with portables.”
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Certifications
Certified Rug Cleaner
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), #181.
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Master Rug Cleaning Certification
“On March 34, 2007, Oriental Rug Cleaning, of Dallas, Texas, through its training and testing program, attests that Tom Monahan has completed the training course and demonstrated through examination and experience, the ability to inspect and clean Oriental and specialty rugs and is the first in Michigan to receive this prestigious certification.” From the MasterRugCleaner.net.
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Qualified Wool Care Specialist
Restoration Industry Association Certificate of Instructional Completion
