Tim Maxwell
CEO
As a second-generation dry cleaner, Tim has served in numerous roles for GreenEarth since joining in 2000. He currently holds the position of President, and we’re lucky to have him steering the ship.
He’s been recognized by international regulatory agencies as a stakeholder representative in the reduction of perchloroethylene in the dry cleaning sector.
His family takes regular ski trips, and in the summer, you can find him exploring the waters. As a Canadian, he shares his nation’s passion for ice hockey and plays recreationally.
Tim holds a degree in Economics from the University of Windsor in Windsor, Canada.
Karen Maxwell
Customer Service Director
Karen joined the GreenEarth team in 2007, providing support to our Affiliates and assuring their needs are met. In addition to her role as Customer Service Director, Karen contributes in nearly every facet of the company. You could say she is the glue that keeps it all together.
Karen brings to GreenEarth over 25 years experience in retail and operations management, sales coaching, and customer service training.
She resides in Kansas City with her husband Tim and her two children. Her pleasures in life include exploring nature with her two dogs, kayaking, paddle boarding, skiing, golfing, reading, and cooking.
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.
Scott Steele
Licensing Manager
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 14 years, all while raising their three shih tzu children.
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).
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
Kevin Burditt
Technical Sales 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.
Steve Kno
Affiliate Support Specialist
In February 2016, Steve was given the opportunity to take the role of General Manager at One Hour Cleaners in Hawthorne, California. During his time there, he successfully transitioned the cleaners into a fully environmentally non-toxic dry cleaning operation using the GreenEarth G-Series machine. He also led the company through recessionary times and achieved a triple-digit increase in sales from 2016 to 2018 through the use of a search engine optimized website and a strong social media presence.
Moving forward, his role with GreenEarth is to establish and maintain growth in relationships with new prospects and existing Affiliates. He also tackles the prospecting challenges that face GreenEarth when assisting Korean-American Affiliates.
August Garcia
Marketing Manager
August brings over a decade of experience in marketing, organizational leadership, and operations management across diverse sectors, including fashion, retail, and technology. As the Marketing Manager at GreenEarth Cleaning, August leads the dynamic teams of social media, design, and digital marketing.
August holds certifications in multidisciplinary project management and digital marketing, showcasing a commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends. Known for creative and engaging work, August is dedicated to helping others achieve marketing strategies that resonate with their target audience.
With a passion for sustainability and continued growth, August is committed to driving GreenEarth Cleaning’s mission forward. Beyond the professional realm, August enjoys embracing diverse cultures, sampling new cuisines, and exploring new destinations.
Feel free to reach out anytime, whether you have questions, ideas for enhancements, or simply seek a friendly conversation. August is here to assist you on your marketing journey.
Erin Horne
Social Media Manager
Erin is a part of Green Earth’s social media team, working with Affiliates to build long-term relationships between people and brands through meaningful social interaction. She is a graduate of Ontario Tech University with a degree in Communications and Digital Media Studies. Erin possesses a strong understanding and ability to strengthen brand recognition while seamlessly integrating brands into people’s lives and conversations. Erin is from Toronto, Canada, and enjoys shopping at thrift stores for vintage clothing and unique home goods. She has recently taken an interest in houseplants, with 3 of her own.
Ayanna Russell
Social Media Specialist
Ayanna is a part of GreenEarth’s social media team and assists Affiliates through platform engagement while forming brand identity. With nearly 5 years of social media creation, she is able to identify opportunities to influence public perception to reach a brand’s desired target audience. Ayanna is from Toronto, Canada and enjoys creating visual art pieces, specifically paintings, for herself and close friends to display.
Colson Retherford
Freight and Fulfillment Specialist
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”!
Sara Prince
Graphic Designer and Email Marketing Specialist
Sara is our Email Marketing, Web, and Graphic Design Specialist, she builds our websites and creates unique content for GreenEarth and its affiliates. With her design specialization and web design focus, she has become an integral part of the GreenEarth team.
She majored in Graphic Design at Kansas State University and studied Web Design and Multimedia at the Art Institute of Seattle. Sara has an array of knowledge of the arts and helps to strengthen brand recognition through web and email marketing, coupon design, logo design, signage, decals, and other various design techniques upon request.
Sara currently resides in Manhattan, Kansas, but was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. She loves vintage and second-hand shopping. In her free time, she enjoys oil painting, sketching, and spending time with her daughter and Australian Shepherd, named Sage.
Mary Pham
Customer Service Specialist
Mary joined the GreenEarth team in 2022 as an administrative assistant. She provides support as the bridge between our GreenEarth team and Affiliates. On a usual day in the office, she can be found answering Affiliate calls, creating reports, and sending out emails.
Mary is from Kansas City and enjoys spending time with her rescue dog, Benny, at local dog parks and dog-friendly restaurants.
Gertie
GreenEarth Cleaning’s Beloved Mascot
