Jim came to
Canada from Greece in 1966 after serving his compulsory military
tour of duty.
While taking a course in English, Jim commenced working for a small
janitorial company owned and operated by a friend. It was always
Jim's dream to own and operate his own office maintenance business.
In 1967 this dream became a reality when he opened Apollo 8 Maintenance
Services Limited and was awarded his first contract - the cleaning
of a National Trust office.
In 1969 Apollo 8 was the successful tenderer for the cleaning services
at the l.O.F., Apollo * building located at 789 Don Mills Road. Except for a short period
(six months) has provided the services for this location ever since.
The I.O.F. was Apollo 8's first major account and our success in the janitorial
business has evolved from the experience learned
at this site.
Jim prides himself in being personally involved in all aspects of
his company from dealing with Building Executives and Building Tenants,
to supervising as well as our cleaning staff.
Apollo 8 has grown over the years to become one of Toronto's major
players in the office cleaning business and our reputation is based
on Jim's constant overseeing of each and every detail. Property
Managers, as well as all others, know that when Jim promises something
will be done it will be done.
Ron joined Apollo
8 Maintenance Services Limited in December of 1990 as Sales Manager
responsible for acquisitions and customer service.
He has been in the maintenance business in excess of thirty (30)
years and has brought to Apollo 8 a great deal of experience in
sales, customer relations, trouble shooting and quality control.
Ron is knowledgeable in Government legislation, union agreements
and negotiations as well as other administrative areas within the
Company. Today, as Senior Vice President he is instrumental in all
aspects of the overall running of the Company.
During his employment with Apollo 8 he has dealt with our major
clients and cultivated a relationship with the various Property
Managers, Operations Managers and Tenants that is based on mutual
respect and the ability to deliver a service which is second
to none in the maintenance business.
Jim joined Apollo
8 Maintenance Services Limited in October of 1996 as Executive Vice
President responsible for Client Services/Quality Care and new business
acquisitions.
Jim's background in the Property Management Industry is a great
benefit to Apollo 8, adding a substantial depth
to our overall coverage.
Jim has thirty plus years, experienace managing commercial buildings such as
Confederation Life Insurance, Ontario Hospital Association/Ontario
Blue Cross etc.
He is well versed in all areas which concern Property Managers in
the cleaning/janitorial field. This expertise gives Apollo 8 the
added advantage of anticipating and eliminating problems before
they become major concerns.
