Ernest Clark, Jr.

Ernest (Ernie) Clark, Jr., CBSE is President of Mister Kleen Maintenance Co., Inc. Active in the family business since its inception, Ernie has worked from the entry-level up.

Starting with the company as a general cleaner and later as a high-rise window washer, he has worked and learned all aspects of the business. He was promoted to Vice President in 1987 and to President in 1990.

Ernie has spent a great deal of time volunteering to enhance and improve the professionalism of the building service contracting industry. He is a Past President of the Capitol Association of Building Service Contractors (CABSC).

In 1993, the Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) presented Ernie the highest professional designation in the industry – Certified Building Service Executive (CBSE).

In 1998, he was inducted into The President’s Club of BSCAI for his commitment to the industry. Ernie served two terms on the board of BSCAI.

In 2005 he was elected as an Officer and in 2008 he served as President of BSCAI. In 2010, Ernie was the proud recipient of the James E. Purcell Leadership Award. This award is presented each year by BSCAI giving recognition of long-time service to the Association and the building service contracting industry. He was also the recipient of the prestigious Walter L. Cook Award. The Walter L. Cook Award is given to a BSCAI member who has made outstanding contributions in furthering the programs and image of the Association and the building service contracting industry.