MEET THE MODERN

FRANCHISE SUPPORT TEAM

Gavin Bajin joined Modern Cleaning in 2022, taking the role of VP, Territory Franchising. He became very excited at the prospect of building a franchise network of small business owners with the support of the GDI family of brands. Gavin refined his skills in franchising while working as the National Director of ServiceMaster Clean Canada where he worked for 12 years. Under his leadership and business influence, the franchise network became more innovative and tech-centric while growing from $60M to $130M in revenue from coast to coast. After completing his Mechanical Engineering degree, Gavin worked for a hydrogen generator manufacturer and subsequently, Xerox, where he honed his skills in process improvement and productivity. He then moved to the construction services industry in 2003 where he joined Stephenson’s Rental Services and was responsible for creating business processes and sales efforts to help streamline a business unit.

Thomas is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in franchise development and sales. He joined Modern in 2022 as Director, Franchise Business Development - West, with a clear mission to expand the business Western Canada and foster a robust network of Territory Franchise owners to complement the GDI group of companies. Bringing over 7 years of invaluable experience in franchise sales and customer acquisitions, Thomas previously served as the Regional Director at Jani-King of Northern Alberta. During his tenure, he spearheaded the successful sale and onboarding of over 45 franchise owners, showcasing his adeptness at cultivating strong partnerships. Notably, Thomas clinched the top contract sales position in Canada multiple years, underscoring his commitment to excellence and results-driven approach. Before his tenure at Jani-King, Thomas honed his management skills as a Project Manager at Allwest Commercial Furnishing, where he orchestrated large-scale furniture installations and moves for prominent national accounts across Western Canada. This background equipped him with a keen understanding of operational intricacies and the ability to navigate complex projects seamlessly.

Ike Ume joined Modern Cleaning in 2022 taking the role of Franchise Business Consultant. With over 8 years experience in the facility services and commercial cleaning industry, and over 20 years in B2B sales, Ike left Jani-King to join the Modern team and grow the Territory Franchise division. While working with over 400 franchisees, Ike helped to grow the Jani-King of Southwestern Ontario business from $8M to $14M in annual sales. He developed and implemented sales and marketing strategies focused on local B2B sales in the commercial cleaning industry. Prior to working at Jani-King, Ike worked at Cintas where managed the facility needs for a diverse portfolio of customers providing high levels of customer satisfaction and exceeding sales quotas every quarter.