Meet The Team
Meet the dedicated team at GreenEarth Cleaning! We are a passionate group of professionals committed to revolutionizing the dry cleaning industry with our innovative, environmentally-friendly solutions. Our experts in sustainable practices, customer service, and technical support work tirelessly to provide our Affiliates with the best tools and knowledge for success. Together, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the planet, ensuring a cleaner, greener future for everyone. Discover the faces behind the company trusted by industry leaders worldwide.
Tony Chvala, President
Tony is an accomplished global executive with more than twenty years of
P&L management with a focus on the customer in retail, spirits, private label, and eCommerce. He has driven substantial growth with enterprise Fortune 500 corporations (Amazon, Groupon & GE) and mid-size emerging brands.
He looks forward to bringing his brand marketing and operational experience to the organization.
Angela Harris, Business Development Manager
Angela Harris, as of March 2023, has joined the team as GreenEarth’s Business Development
Manager. If you are looking to join the movement and become a GreenEarth Affiliate, Angela
can help.
Angela was raised in Olathe, KS and has returned to the area after living in southern California
for many years. Angela brings to GreenEarth over 24 years of experience in the dry cleaning
industry, working as a General Manager with Steamer Cleaners in southern CA and as the
National Sales Manager for The Green Garmento, a green sector company marketing to many
of the GreenEarth Affiliates upon returning to Kansas City.
Angela enjoys being around family and friends since returning to Overland Park, KS. As a
University of Kansas grad, Angela has enjoyed being involved with her sorority, Alpha Delta Pi
and cheering on the KU Jayhawks. Angela also enjoys traveling (domestic and international),
exploring Kansas City and surrounding areas, volunteering, cooking, exercise and reading.
Mary Pham, Customer Service Manager
Mary joined the GreenEarth team in 2022 as an administrative assistant. She provides support as the bridge between our GreenEarth team and Affiliates.
Mary is from Kansas City and enjoys spending time with her rescue dog, Benny, at local dog parks and dog-friendly restaurants.
The Technical Team
Andy Lien, Technical Director
Andy Lien is GreenEarth’s Technical Operations Manager. Have a question about your dry cleaning machine, maintenance, programming, pre-spotting, or other day-to-day issues? He can help!
Andy is originally from Fargo, North Dakota, where he was the Operations Manager of Camelot Cleaners before moving to GreenEarth in 2013. Since then, he has visited hundreds of our Affiliates in the U.S. and over 30 different countries, ensuring they are using GreenEarth to the best of their equipment’s ability.
When he isn’t assisting our Affiliates, he gets his thrills out of backpacking, photography, and history podcasts.
alien@greenearthcleaning.com
Kevin Burditt, Technical Representative
Kevin brings a servant attitude to provide Affiliates with solutions and insight to meet today’s professional textile care challenges. You’ll find one of his favorite places is in the plant, sharing knowledge and training to build confidence in staff.
He’s backed by 31 years dedicated to continued education, serving in multi-plant and central plant management, capital goods sales in equipment and plant design, and large territory chemical sales. He also has held positions as a WFI board member and within numerous volunteer organizations.
He’s a native Wisconsin Cheesehead, dad to four and new grandpa to one.
kburditt@greenearthcleaning.com
Corey Prochaska, Technical Support Representative
Corey has a strong background in large-scale manufacturing with a focus on machine automation. He’s led maintenance teams and driven process improvements, combining hands-on expertise with knowledge gained through self-teaching and industry mentorship. As a Technical Support Representative, Corey helps Affiliates troubleshoot machine issues and optimize processes, bridging the gap between technical systems and daily operations.
Outside of work, he enjoys swimming, running in nature, flying as a private pilot, and watching local sports and Formula 1.
Michael Lee, Technical Support Representative
Mike has 10 years’ experience in mechanical positions from technician to shop foreman from large diesels to powersports. He studied Aerospace engineering at Wichita state university. Mike is a Technical Support Representative providing Expanded Support to Affiliates, as well as, video and phone meetings to assist with any issues our customers may be facing.
Mike loves to build and ride motorcycles, as well as, modify cars. Most importantly, he loves to travel and experience the world with his daughter. The light of his life.
The Marketing & Sustainability Team
Garry Knox, Sustainability Director
Garry Knox has been the Sustainability Director since 2014, following ten years service with U.K. GreenEarth affiliate, Johnson Cleaners.
Garry’s background has mainly been in Retail Marketing, including roles at leading U.K. retailers Marks and Spencer and Littlewoods. He became a Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing after graduating from the University of Central Lancashire.
Garry is also on the board of the Association of Suppliers to The British Clothing Industry (ASBCI).
Erin Horne, Marketing & Brand Manager
Erin is our Marketing & Brand Manager and a graduate of Ontario Tech University with a degree in Communications and Digital Media Studies. She works closely with Affiliates to help build, strengthen, and promote their brand presence across various platforms.
As the go-to for all things marketing, Erin leads efforts in brand development, communication strategy, and creative direction. She supports Affiliates with everything from social media and advertising to in-store materials and digital campaigns. In addition to Affiliate support, Erin manages the marketing for GreenEarth Cleaning —developing national campaigns, overseeing digital content, and driving brand awareness across the professional garment care industry.
Based in Toronto, Canada, Erin brings both creativity and strategy to every project. Outside of work, she enjoys shopping at thrift stores for vintage clothing and one-of-a-kind home goods.
Ayanna Russell, Social Media Accounts Manager
Ayanna joined the GreenEarth Marketing team in 2022, collaborating with Affiliates to provide social media support. With a degree in Communications & Digital Media Studies, she possesses a strong understanding of brand identity and a passion for all things creative. With nearly three years in the field, she assists Affiliates in navigating social media in a digitally driven world.
Ayanna is from Toronto, Canada, and enjoys collecting modern vinyl records and glass fruit. You can find her at a local thrift store or creating unique skateboard deck art.
arussell@greenearthcleaning.com
Licensing & Fulfillment
Scott Steele, Director of Licensing & Distribution
Scott has been with GreenEarth since 2006. He’s the man who wears many hats. He’s processing licenses, overseeing all incoming and outgoing product, and so much more. Not to mention, in his downtime, he’s our in-house interior designer.
He is an avid bowler with the smoothest release you’ve ever seen, but nothing is quite as enjoyable to him as a long ride in the countryside on his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Scott has been happily married to his wife Jennifer for 20 years, all while raising their three shih tzu children.
Colson Retherford, Warehouse Manager
Colson started GreenEarth in August of 2021, as our Freight and Fulfillment Specialist. He makes sure our Affiliates get what they need when they need it. In his spare time, he enjoys podcasts, art, and skateboarding. Within the past few years, he has also grown (pardon the pun) a love for houseplants. He is a renaissance man with many interests and hobbies. His motto is to “never stop creating and thinking”!
Joseph Huerta, Freight & Fulfillment Specialist
Joseph is dedicated to ensuring our Affiliates receive everything they need efficiently and on time. While balancing his studies, Joseph works diligently in our fulfillment warehouse, where his attention to detail and commitment shine. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, bringing the same enthusiasm to the field as he does to his work.
Zoey
Hails from the sunny beaches of Delray Beach in Florida and loves her GreenEarth branded shirts.
Ted
Like Zoey is a Delray insider and our first ever feline mascot.