L E A D E R S H I P
PATTI COLLINS
Managing Partner
Patti Collins co-founded The Escalade Group, Inc. in 1999 opening retail outlets in 5 major mid-west cities enjoying great success until changing focus to acquire AFC. Drawing on her background in human resources management and accounting at major healthcare and telecommunications companies, Patti manages AFC's business operations including accounting, marketing, and the commercial and residential carpet cleaning divisions. Patti works closely with the leader of the water mitigation, mold remediation and reconstruction divisions to ensure that quality is priority one. Under her leadership, AFC has grown to a multi-million-dollar concern that commands respect across the carpet cleaning and restoration industry.
Managing Partner
Patti Collins co-founded The Escalade Group, Inc. in 1999 opening retail outlets in 5 major mid-west cities enjoying great success until changing focus to acquire AFC. Drawing on her background in human resources management and accounting at major healthcare and telecommunications companies, Patti manages AFC's business operations including accounting, marketing, and the commercial and residential carpet cleaning divisions. Patti works closely with the leader of the water mitigation, mold remediation and reconstruction divisions to ensure that quality is priority one. Under her leadership, AFC has grown to a multi-million-dollar concern that commands respect across the carpet cleaning and restoration industry.
CRAIG COLLINS
President, AFC Cleaning and Restoration
Craig Collins spent 20 years in the automotive industry with focus on quality engineering and just-in-time logistics prior to forming AFC. In his former operations management role, he successfully managed large organizations with hundreds of employees. This experience along with Craig’s vision has resulted in AFC becoming the leading restoration and cleaning company in Kansas City. Craig now runs a multi-million-dollar enterprise recognized as one of the leaders in the industry. Craig’s hard work and dedication has built a company with an excellent reputation for reliability and rapid response to emergency situations.
President, AFC Cleaning and Restoration
Craig Collins spent 20 years in the automotive industry with focus on quality engineering and just-in-time logistics prior to forming AFC. In his former operations management role, he successfully managed large organizations with hundreds of employees. This experience along with Craig’s vision has resulted in AFC becoming the leading restoration and cleaning company in Kansas City. Craig now runs a multi-million-dollar enterprise recognized as one of the leaders in the industry. Craig’s hard work and dedication has built a company with an excellent reputation for reliability and rapid response to emergency situations.
MARK CHRISTIAN
Vice President of Operations
Mark Christian spent 25+ years in information technology and business operations management at several fortune 100 companies prior to joining AFC. In his former role, Mark successfully managed 20M+ business operations and saw margin increases of more than 250%. Mark has instituted formal business processes and policies that have helped AFC expand its operations. Mark has also expanded service offerings to increase gross revenue and increase profit margins. Mark helps drive overall company strategy while providing tactical support for the organization.
Vice President of Operations
Mark Christian spent 25+ years in information technology and business operations management at several fortune 100 companies prior to joining AFC. In his former role, Mark successfully managed 20M+ business operations and saw margin increases of more than 250%. Mark has instituted formal business processes and policies that have helped AFC expand its operations. Mark has also expanded service offerings to increase gross revenue and increase profit margins. Mark helps drive overall company strategy while providing tactical support for the organization.
