Leadership Team
Experienced. Skilled. Adaptable. Resilient. Pritchard selects leaders who enable business growth & responsiveness to client standards in a rapidly changing & challenging environment.
Erin Meehan is leading Pritchard with a unique vision, focused on innovation, wellness & sustainability, underpinned by operational excellence. Prior to joining Pritchard, Erin held the position of Division President for Compass One Healthcare. Her successes there & a noteworthy tenure of over 25 years with the Compass Group, Erin’s journey is a testament to her dedication & prowess in the world of business.
Erin’s keen focus on client retention, associate development & organic growth has cemented her position as a stalwart in the industry. As she takes the reins at Pritchard, the company looks forward to a future of growth & pioneering transformations under her esteemed leadership.
Erin earned her Master’s degree in Taxation from University of Denver, a Master’s of Science, with a concentration in Business Administration, from Revans University, & her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Ray is a 20-year senior executive who brings a wealth of finance, technology & operational expertise to Prichard. He began his career at General Electric where he worked at multiple GE businesses & across multiple facets of finance, including: financial planning & analysis, commercial finance, operational finance & controllership. Post GE, Ray worked at BlueLine Rental & United Site Services. At both companies, in addition to all his corporate finance responsibilities, Ray’s primary focus was to drive Revenue & EBITDA growth by supporting sales & operations from a Finance, Pricing & Business Intelligence perspective.
At Pritchard, Ray will continue to focus on supporting the businesses’ growth, while ensuring the strong foundation of controllership & compliance remain in place.
Ray earned his bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University At Albany, SUNY & most recently earned two Executive Education Certifications from the MIT Sloan School of Management for Technology & Operations & Management & Leadership.
Joseph has spent over 30 years consistently delivering strong results at top companies within the facility management & business service sector. He has a successful track record of leading businesses by encouraging high performing teams that deliver operational excellence, strong client partnerships, increased revenue & growing profitability. Prior to joining Pritchard, Joe held positions at Advanced Pavement Group, BrightView Landscape Services Company & several executive positions during his tenure at Aramark. His goal at Pritchard is to help deliver consistent operational excellence, support the development & implementation of high yield initiatives that accelerate market growth & to help ensure organizational commitment to key pillars of the strategic plan that enable the overall success of the business.
Joe received a B.S. degree from The College of New Jersey & has a variety of certifications from multiple industry organizations.
Alex is a trailblazer in the world of technology, bringing a dynamic & forward-thinking approach to Pritchard. With a focus on innovation, modernization & transformation, he consistently delivers pragmatic solutions that provide concrete business value. His problem-solving approach, centered on human design thinking, emphasizes empathy, ensuring that every solution meets the genuine needs of its users. A firm believer in the power of teamwork, Alex understands the importance of team building & fosters an environment that emphasizes collaboration & engagement.
Boasting over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Alex’s expertise stretches from hardware infrastructure to software solutions, making him an invaluable asset to Pritchard. Having led numerous digital transformations in both service & product industries, Alex is hands-on in his approach, working closely with businesses to ensure the delivery of genuine benefits. Alex is well-equipped to navigate the evolving tech landscape. His extensive background spans across systems architecture, computer programming, data analytics, artificial intelligence & business processes, to name a few.
Alex earned his undergraduate degree in computer information systems & an executive MBA from the prestigious Steven’s Institute of Technology.
Tom has led business transformation initiatives & merger & acquisition strategies for a diverse group of companies & private equity firms over the last 15 years. Prior to joining Pritchard in 2013, he developed a natural resources investment strategy at Encourage Capital & facilitated new investments & managed portfolio companies at American Capital. Prior to American Capital, Mr. Melton worked in M&A investment banking for Lazard & Wachovia.
Tom earned his MBA from Yale University, his BA from Hampden-Sydney College, & he completed the General Course program at the London School of Economics.
Tom serves on the Boards of Pritchard, Hampden-Sydney College, The Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, Diversified Roofing & is a founding member of Tumaini, Inc., a non-profit supporting secondary education in east Africa.
Chris is a 25-year senior executive who brings a wealth of legal & human resources expertise to Pritchard Industries. He began his career as an Associate at Hogan Lovells LLP in Washington, DC, before joining Cendant Corporation, where he managed domestic & international franchise matters. Chris’s legal acumen & leadership skills led him to serve as General Counsel of Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC.
Following his tenure at Wyndham, Chris collaborated with several startup businesses, leveraging his multifaceted expertise in legal, HR & operational strategies. Most recently, Chris served as General Counsel & Head of HR at Landing, a national leader in fully furnished apartment rentals.
At Pritchard, Chris’s focus is on strengthening the company’s legal & HR frameworks, fostering innovation & supporting the growth of its dynamic workforce.
Chris earned his Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, with a focus on negotiation & holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University at Albany. He resides in New Jersey with his wife Maureen & their three Portuguese Water Dogs. Together, they enjoy spending time with their six children—Aidan (& Jordynn), Declan, Maeve (& Dan), Cian, Eilis & Tiarnan—& eagerly await the arrival of their first grandchild. In his free time, Chris enjoys cooking, outdoor adventures & golfing.
James is a facility services executive with a 14-year successful track record in the industry. As the Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Pritchard, he is responsible for driving profitable, organic growth through the development of a diverse, solutions-oriented sales team. James comes to Pritchard with a background in operations, sales & marketing & has lead teams in a variety of roles within the industry.
In his previous role as Vice President of Sales, James was responsible for leading a team of business development managers focused on selling integrated facility services to higher education & K12 clients within in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic & Midwest regions.
James earned his Master of Arts in English from Portland State University & a Bachelor of Arts in English & Philosophy from the University of Oregon.
Interested in joining the team?
Put some love into your work. Join a company that cares about teamwork, safety & professional results. Do you dream of managing people & processes, or like the hands-on side better? Pritchard adapts technological advancements in software, cleaning products, & protective finishes to meet clients’ needs. That specialized knowledge comes with commitment from the heart. That’s the value we place first, as we choose our teammates for our growing & thriving company.
Put some love into your work. Join a company that cares about teamwork, safety & professional results. Do you dream of managing people & processes, or like the hands-on side better? Pritchard adapts technological advancements in software, cleaning products, & protective finishes to meet clients’ needs. That specialized knowledge comes with commitment from the heart. That’s the value we place first, as we choose our teammates for our growing & thriving company.
At Pritchard, our team drives our success. We value hard work, dedication & a commitment to excellence. Our members come from diverse backgrounds, bringing unique skills & perspectives to the table. We work together to achieve our common goals & deliver the highest quality service to our clients.
We believe in the power of collaboration. Every team member plays a vital role in our operations. We encourage open communication & the sharing of ideas. We respect each other’s contributions & understand that our strength lies in our teamwork.
Pritchard leadership sets the tone for our company culture. They lead by example, demonstrating integrity, accountability & a strong work ethic. They are committed to fostering an environment where every member feels valued & empowered. We believe that great leadership inspires a productive team & great work.
At Pritchard, we invest in our people. We provide opportunities for growth & development, offering training & resources that help our members excel. Pritchard recognizes & rewards hard work when our team succeeds, our company succeeds.
The team’s success is our success. Competitive benefits along with a work environment that promotes balance are our success. We know that our team members are at their best when they feel supported, both personally & professionally.
Our team at Pritchard is more than just a group of employees; we are a family. We share a commitment to our clients & to each other. We take pride in the work we do & the impact we make. Together, we continue to build on our legacy of quality & reliability. We look forward to the future, knowing that our united team will lead the way.