Cleaning for a Reason

Our People

Board of Directors

We have 13 committed professionals serving on the Board of Directors for the Cleaning For A Reason foundation. Our Board meetings are held via teleconferencing as our Board members are scattered around the country.

The foundation's headquarters are located in the DFW Metroplex in Lewisville, TX. and has seven full-time employees and several part-time employees. Zane King is our Executive Director managing the foundation. Our staff handles patient applications, maid service partner development, and normal daily duties. We also use a host of volunteers in the office.

Board Member & Executive Director: Zane King has significant experience with nonprofits, including leadership roles in the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas and the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. With the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, he was responsible for significant growth in fundraising and for establishing the infrastructure of the Fund Development Department. With the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, he served as the Donor Services Manager and was also responsible for improving internal and external relations of the Finance Department. Before entering the nonprofit sector, Zane was a part of the expansion team for Children's Choice Learning Center, opening multiple corporate child-care centers that thrive successfully today. Zane has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Managerial Finance from The University of Mississippi and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology from Indiana Bible College.
Board Member & President/Founder: Debbie Sardone is a 29-year veteran of the residential cleaning industry and President of Buckets & Bows Maid Service, Inc., in Lewisville, TX. Debbie is an author, popular speaker, and maid service business consultant. She is well acquainted with the needs of women and is touched by both clients and employees experiencing the devastating affects of cancer. After being Inspired by fellow cleaning business owners while speaking at a national conference, she formed the foundation in May 2006.
Board Member & Vice President: Debbie Richter is the Director of Human Resources for RF Monolithics, Inc., a Dallas-based manufacturing company. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with an emphasis in Human Resources from the University of North Texas and has over 20 years of experience in the human resources field. “I feel very honored to be given the opportunity to serve on the Board of Cleaning For A Reason, and to be able to make a worthwhile contribution to women who are dealing with cancer,” says Debbie. Her love of working with people, as well as her business experience, make her a valuable asset to the Board and to the foundation.
Board Member & Treasurer: Sharon Cowan, CBSE is the former Chairman and CEO of a successful, regional commercial and residential cleaning company. Sharon’s commitment to the foundation takes on a special meaning as her mother was a victim of breast cancer. Sharon has a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Michigan University and brings a diversified background including education, teaching, retail merchandising and business management. She currently provides industry consulting for residential and commercial cleaning companies throughout the country. She has been a guest lecturer and two-time award winner for BSCAI and a workshop leader for ARCSI. Sharon has served on the Board of Directors for the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce and is also a faculty member at Indian River State College.
Board Member & Secretary: Steve Sardone has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from Florida Bible College and is a retired Police Officer from the City of Plano, TX. He served in the City's investigative division, SWAT unit, and Fire Arms Training. Steve currently owns and operates The Clean Team Catalog and the SpeedCleaning.com brand. Steve is also Chairman of the elder board at Grace Bible Church of Corinth, TX. Steve's objective and analytical perspective is a valuable asset to the Board.
Board Member: Carla Pruett is a seasoned veteran of the housecleaning industry having worked for Buckets & Bows Maid Service, Inc. in Lewisville, TX, for more than 16 years. Carla also serves on the Board of Directors for the Denton County Guinea Pig Rescue. Carla's field and administrative experience in the housecleaning industry makes her a perfect fit for serving the foundation’s partners and clients through her position on the Board.
Board Member: Kandace Farmer holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and is a 1996 graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency for Diagnostic Radiology at the University of Medicine Dentistry of New Jersey and served a fellowship for Breast Imaging & Intervention at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions for Baltimore. Today, Dr. Farmer is one of the primary practitioners at Solis Women’s Health, Denton, TX. She's a vibrant, knowledgeable addition to our Board of Directors.
Board Member: Nancy Bock has been passionate about her profession for nearly 30 years and has dedicated her life’s work to designing programs and partnerships to improve the lives of individuals and families. With her Master of Science degree in Education, she currently serves as Vice President, Consumer Education for the American Cleaning Institute. In this role, she provides leadership for all programs dedicated to educating the public about cleanliness and the vital link between health and hygiene. She has mastered the art of uniting the interests of multiple groups around common goals, which is why she is honored to serve on the Cleaning for a Reason Board.
Board Member: Michael Forman graduated from Baylor Law School in 1999 and is a 1994 graduate of The University of Texas at San Antonio. Michael is a Shareholder and Vice President of Brown Pruitt Peterson & Wambsganss, P.C. in Fort Worth, TX. His practice includes commercial litigation, various corporate matters and advising numerous small and medium-sized businesses throughout Texas. Michael also serves as the President of a regional education foundation and has represented various nonprofit organizations throughout his career.
Board Member: Colin Bishop currently serves as Executive Vice President of Development for The Maids Home Services. Mr. Bishop has been a member of The Maids Board of Directors since 1995 and has been actively involved with the start-up, development, and testing of the first The Maids Home Services franchise. He has owned a The Maids Home Services franchise in Omaha, NE, since 1983 and, as a regional owner, Bishop is involved in franchisee recruitment, development, supervision, and assistance.
Board Member: Jean Hanson is a long time veteran of the cleaning industry. She is the former owner of two cleaning companies and co-founder of two online communities devoted to the success of cleaning business owners worldwide: TheJanitorialStore.com and MyHouseCleaningBiz.com. Jean is a contributor to Services Magazine, Home Cleaner Magazine, BSCAI's Connections Newsletter, and the ISSA website. She has written and produced industry-related ebooks, training programs, and training videos, and is the host of the popular Web TV Show, CleaningBiz.TV.
Board Member: Bob Stahurski has been actively involved in the sanitary supply industry for the past 25 years. Since 1986, Bob has served as President of NYCO Products Company, a specialty chemical manufacturer. He is also the co-founding member and managing partner of ChemBlend International LLC, a strategic alliance of specialty chemical blenders in North America. From 1996 to present, he has served on ISSA’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors, serving as ISSA’s Vice President and President elect in 2008 and 2009.
Board Member: Deborah Cole is a senior manager in Deloitte Consulting's Human Capital practice, where she focuses on business transformation, strategy, and organizational change. Deborah brings more than 20 years of experience spanning internal corporate, external consulting, and senior leadership roles across a variety of companies and industries. She is frequently requested to facilitate strategic sessions and is a popular speaker. Deborah holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science, both from Santa Clara University.
Philanthropic Advisor: Jim Hodge, with more than 30 years of experience in inspiring gifts of significance from philanthropists, is best known for his work with donor-centric, values-based, and inquiry-driven philanthropy. He is responsible for the Principal Gifts Program at Mayo Clinic and works with benefactors who contribute gifts of $1 million and more to the clinic. He has been labeled as a “reflective practitioner” by the top-ranked Center of Philanthropy in Indianapolis, an individual who melds the latest theory and research on philanthropy with insightful and practical advice for today’s philanthropic practitioners. Jim is a frequent national lecturer, author, and award-winning professional in philanthropy who brings to his talks a deep sense of reverence for philanthropy and our profession. He has received the Mayo Excellence Award for outstanding service to patients and staff of Mayo Clinic, the Mae Berry Award for Service Excellence, and the Mayo Excellence Through Teamwork Award.