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Chief Executive OfficerGulfstream Staffing • Chicago, IL
Chief Executive Officer

Chief Executive Officer

Gulfstream Staffing • Chicago, IL
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Gulfstream Staffing has been retained to identify the next Chief Executive Officer for a rapidly scaling facilities-maintenance platform — generating $M+ in revenue.

This platform sits at the intersection of manufacturing, industrials, logistics, and essential services — sectors where we have deep operating experience and proven success. The mission is to build the next-generation independent leader in a $B+ fragmented industry, spanning janitorial, engineering, HVAC, lighting, energy efficiency, pest control, sustainable/LEED cleaning, and other maintenance verticals.

The CEO will take the reins of a powerful foundation and lead the integration of three regional businesses into one national, institutional-quality operator — uniting teams, driving efficiencies, and positioning the platform for sustained growth through both organic initiatives and acquisitions.

Key ResponsibilitiesIntegration & Transformation
  • Lead the integration of three independent companies into a single, unified platform.

  • Build centralized functional infrastructure across finance, HR, procurement, IT, sales, and operations.

  • Capture and deliver synergies in SG&A, routing, and procurement, expanding EBITDA margin by + basis points.

  • Establish a performance-driven culture grounded in accountability, efficiency, and shared purpose.

Strategy & Growth
  • Design and execute a multi-year growth plan focused on market density, cross-selling, and M&A.

  • Source and integrate strategic add-on acquisitions to expand geographic reach and service breadth.

  • Architect the go-to-market strategy — brand platform, sales engine, KPIs, and customer retention model.

Leadership & Team Building
  • Recruit, develop, and inspire a world-class executive team across operations, finance, sales, and HR.

  • Blend entrepreneurial agility with institutional rigor to professionalize and scale the organization.

  • Be a visible, hands-on leader — credible to both frontline employees and investors.

Financial & Operational Discipline
  • Own full P&L accountability across all business units.

  • Drive data-driven management: contract profitability, utilization, safety, and customer satisfaction.

  • Optimize working capital, pricing, and cash conversion to maximize enterprise value.

  • Deliver board- and lender-ready reporting with transparency and precision.

Stakeholder & Board Management
  • Partner closely with the Executive Chairman and sponsor team on strategy and governance.

  • Engage directly with capital providers, understanding leverage dynamics and liquidity management.

  • Represent the company externally with customers, suppliers, regulators, and communities.

Ideal Profile
  • Experience: – years in facilities services, industrial services, logistics, or related operational industries.

  • P&L Scope: Has owned a $–$ million P&L or led a large regional division with full accountability.

  • Integration Skill Set: Proven success integrating acquisitions or managing complex multi-site operations.

  • Leadership Style: Direct, decisive, and execution-driven, with high emotional intelligence and team alignment.

  • Financial Acumen: Fluent in EBITDA dynamics, cash flow, and value creation in leveraged environments.

  • Mindset: Entrepreneurial, scrappy, and hungry — thrives amid complexity and opportunity.

  • Personal Qualities: Integrity, grit, and credibility across every level — from the front line to the boardroom.

Compensation & Structure
  • Competitive base salary and annual performance bonus.

  • Meaningful equity participation via a Management Incentive Plan (–% pool) tied to EBITDA and enterprise value growth.

  • Comprehensive benefits and relocation flexibility as appropriate.

  • Direct reporting to the Executive Chairman and sponsor team — real decision-making authority.

Interviewing immediately. Please send resume to for consideration.


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