ISSA Will Install 2027 Board of Directors in November
The new leadership team will begin its term following an election at the association's annual meeting in Las Vegas.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Home Cleaning
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The ISSA has elected the members of its 2027 Board of Directors, who are scheduled to take office on November 19, 2026. The transition will occur during the General Business Meeting held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Why it matters
This election establishes the governance body for an organization representing 11,000 member companies worldwide. The new board will guide the association's operations and strategic initiatives throughout the 2027 calendar year.
The new board will take office on November 19, 2026, serving a term throughout 2027. This leadership group will represent a global network of 11,000 ISSA member organizations.
The players
John Swigart
He will serve as the ISSA President for the 2027 term.
Mercer Stanfield
He was elected to the position of Vice President and President-Elect.
Kim Price
She was elected to serve as an Executive Officer for the upcoming board.
Steve Mastin
He was elected to represent the board as the BSC Director.
ISSA
The organization is a global trade association based in Rosemont, Ill., that represents the cleaning industry.
The details
The induction of new board members will take place at the ISSA Show North America 2026 during the General Business Meeting, which is scheduled from 9:00-9:45 a.m. PT. While the incoming team assumes their roles, five outgoing board members will conclude their service at the end of 2026.
Timeline
Five board members will conclude their service in 2026.
The official transition occurs November 19, 2026.
The new board will serve its term throughout 2027.
Culture Shift
This transition marks a structural continuation of the association's governance model, which relies on rotating leadership to manage its massive global network. The shift reflects a wider movement toward formalized industry representation within the international cleaning and facility management sectors.
For members of the international cleaning industry, this election determines the leadership that will shape future standards and member resources. Businesses associated with the network can expect strategic shifts to align with the priorities of the new board throughout 2027.
The takeaway
Maintaining steady leadership is vital for managing the complex needs of an 11,000-member international organization. Industry professionals should monitor the incoming board's initiatives in 2027 to understand upcoming shifts in professional cleaning standards.
What happens next
The new Board of Directors will officially take office on November 19, 2026, at the ISSA Show North America held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ISSA | The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association.
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