David Huss Jr.

•Responsible for strategic & operational oversight of Environmental Services across a multi-location healthcare system, 305 beds, ensuring regulatory compliance, patient satisfaction, & cost efficiency.

• Provide leadership for a workforce of 90 employees, including 2 Assistant Directors & 5 Supervisors, driving operational excellence & accountability

• Oversee day-to-day EVS operations across multiple sites, ensuring adherence to infection prevention standards, safety protocols, & regulatory requirements (state, federal, and corporate)

• Spearheaded linen utilization reduction initiatives, achieving a 10% decrease in monthly costs without compromising service quality

• Led cost-containment strategies delivering $150,000 in annual savings through operational efficiencies & resource optimization

• Partner with cross-functional leaders (clinical, facilities, administration) to develop & sustain environmental programs & policies

• Direct vendor & contractor performance, ensuring compliance with service agreements, scopes of work, & quality expectations

• Maintain full budget accountability, including labor management, payroll, invoicing, & financial systems oversight

• Drive quality assurance programs through weekly, monthly, & quarterly audits, including HCAHPS performance, customer feedback, environmental inspections, & ATP testing

• Optimize staffing models & workforce planning to ensure appropriate coverage, productivity, & high-performance outcomes

• Lead talent development initiatives, including onboarding, training, competency validation, performance evaluations, & coaching

• Conduct routine facility inspections, proactively identifying & resolving cleanliness & safety concerns

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, regulatory readiness, & service excellence through policy implementation & staff education

•Multi-Site Hospital Operations: Winchester & Sewanee, Tennessee

• Manage daily operations for a 150-bed, multi-location hospital system, leading a team of 27 employees across multiple sites

• Develop and execute strategies to meet and exceed key performance indicators, including HCAHPS scores, patient throughput, HAI reduction, and employee retention

• Drive staff performance through structured evaluations, real-time coaching, and targeted performance improvement plans

• Oversee quality assurance for cleaning and sanitation across patient rooms, discharge units, and ancillary areas to ensure compliance with healthcare standards

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, patients, and external partners to support service excellence

• Manage weekly and monthly budgets, ensuring financial targets and operational efficiency goals are consistently achieved

• Lead recruitment efforts and workforce planning to maintain optimal staffing levels and uninterrupted service coverage

• Ensure full compliance with corporate policies, state regulations, and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission requirements

•750-bed healthcare facility | Aurora, CO

• Lead and manage a team of 25–40 employees on the PM shift, ensuring high performance, accountability, and adherence to hospital standards

• Drive operational improvements through data analysis, process optimization, and effective resource allocation

• Oversee budgeting initiatives and monitor financial performance to support cost efficiency and departmental goals

• Coordinate daily floor care, ceramic tile maintenance, and bi-weekly project plans across 12 hospital departments

• Maintain strong customer relationships by responding promptly to inquiries and ensuring consistent follow-up and resolution

• Investigate and resolve patient and customer complaints, implementing corrective actions to uphold service excellence

• Manage ATP testing data for primary facility and five additional regional accounts, ensuring compliance with cleanliness and infection prevention standards

• Prepare and deliver timely reports, metrics, and performance insights to support leadership decision-making

• Implement a proactive, hands-on management approach to enhance workflow, improve team productivity, and drive key hospital metrics