Jani-King is known around the world as the number one commercial cleaning franchise for a reason. There has only been one name to turn to for quality and value in commercial cleaning services; Jani-King, The King of Clean.
Jani-King was founded in the US in 1969 and is dramatically changing the commercial cleaning industry. The Jani-King franchise model was introduced into New Zealand in 1998 and has enjoyed superior success and dynamic growth since that time to become one of the largest Jani-King regions in the world today. Hundreds of people have become Jani-King franchisees throughout New Zealand, handling the commercial cleaning requirements for a myriad of buildings from small offices to medical centres, supermarkets and five star hotels. Wherever you see a commercial building, you might just see Jani-King handling the commercial cleaning.
Vision
To be the New Zealand leader in the provision of commercial cleaning services; known for our professionalism and quality of training and commitment to ecologically-responsible practices.

Our Team

Roger Washbourne

Roger Washbourne

Managing Director

Roger has been a part of the Jani-King family for over 13 years and is currently based in Christchurch. He has excellent results building successful businesses from the ground up, assembling high performance teams and delivering consistently strong results across diverse markets.  Roger has specialist expertise in franchising start-ups, small business, sales and business operations; and broad-reaching experience across sales management, people leadership, training and development, operational management, financial management, marketing management and key account management. In his spare time, Roger enjoys time spent with family and friends, snow skiing and traveling.

    Roger Washbourne

    Managing Director

    Alistair Marsh

    Alistair Marsh

    Director

    Alistair is a Christchurch based Chartered Accountant with extensive experience and qualifications in finance, tax, and business transformation. A part owner of the business, Alistair helps keep our financial administration moving in the right direction and is an active member of our board of directors. Out of work hours, Alistair’s passions are both family time and a North Canterbury vineyard specialising in Syrah & Viognier wines. Alistair also is an accredited business mentor for Business Mentors NZ Ltd, a charitable organisation focussed on helping smaller NZ businesses and their owners.

      Alistair Marsh

      Director

      Lucy Chen

      Lucy Chen

      National Administration Manager

      Lucy has worked for Jani-King since 2004 and currently oversees the National administration accounts and business development. Born in China, Lucy has been in NZ for 20 years and has supported many of our Asian Franchisees. Outside of work Lucy enjoys reading, travel and discovering different cuisines.

        Lucy Chen

        National Administration Manager

        Quent Brown

        Quent Brown

        Regional Manager, Christchurch

        Quent has over sixteen years’ sales experience in B2B environment’s in Territory Management and New Business Development both Nationally and Internationally (NZ, UK & Australia). Quent set up and successfully ran the Graffiti Removal division for Jani-King Christchurch as a Franchisee. He has also worked for Jani-King in Operations, Sales and is now the Christchurch Branch Manager. Quent is an avid gym member and retired rugby player. He and his partner, having decided not to have human kids, instead play parents to two very interactive Cocker Spaniels! He also plays the acoustic and electric guitar (badly).

          Quent Brown

          Regional Manager, Christchurch

          Daryl Ellis

          Daryl Ellis

          Operations Manager, Christchurch

          Daryl Ellis brings vast areas of expertise in business development and relationship management of key accounts. With over 21 years in key accounts & portfolio management, Daryl is highly suited to ensuring communication processes and systems work seamlessly across all major projects. In his spare time, Daryl combines his passions of enjoying the outdoors in his motorhome, cruising up the Central Otago lakes in his boat, biking the rail trails and being a grandad.

            Daryl Ellis

            Operations Manager, Christchurch

            Tracy Brown

            Tracy Brown

            Executive Assistant to Roger Washbourne

            With over 10 years experience as an International Travel Agent, Executive Assistant and a background in design, Tracy is now based at Jani-King Christchurch. Currently Roger Washbourne’s Executive Assistant, Tracy also works on a National scale in marketing and brand development, business development and communications. Outside of work Tracy’s passions are travel, high adrenaline activities, music and her dog.

              Tracy Brown

              Executive Assistant to Roger Washbourne

              Jeff Groenewald

              Jeff Groenewald

              Regional Manager, Wellington and Napier

              Jeff was born and spent the first 25 years of his life in South Africa before immigrating to New Zealand in 2005. Jeff is currently the Wellington Regional Manager which encompasses franchise sales as well as leading the local sales, operations and administration teams. Jeff has led the team in Wellington to significant growth in the past 5 years by ensuring the highest level of integrity is maintained throughout all business dealings. Outside of business hours, Jeff can often be found on a local golf course or spending time with the family. Jeff may be considered by most to be extremely organised and shows significant attention to detail – this includes the garden, lawns and home environment.

                Jeff Groenewald

                Regional Manager, Wellington and Napier

                Richard Brain

                Richard Brain

                Operations Manager, Auckland

                Richard has been involved the cleaning industry dating back into the late nineties owning his own company based in Hibiscus Coast in Auckland. He joined Jani-King in September 2004 bringing many years of experience to our business. He is our Operations Manager based in the company’s largest office, Auckland. His team brings over 40 years combined industry experience to the table. When he is not at work he is a family man, a keen photographer and avid motorsport follower.

                  Richard Brain

                  Operations Manager, Auckland

                  Brian Valentine

                  Brian Valentine

                  Regional Manager, Auckland and Hamilton

                  Brian brings to our business thirty years of proven leadership skills and substantial personal contributions in business development, growth strategies, marketing and profit improvements in international service environments, including ten years based in the United States. Brian is a member of the chartered Institute of Transport, a former Rotarian (charter president of the Albany rotary club) and a Paul Harris fellow for his services to Rotary International. Brian enjoys his leisure time. He enjoys all sports (a former manager of the Auckland Aces), travel and his grandchildren.

                    Brian Valentine

                    Regional Manager, Auckland and Hamilton

                    Rebecca Bedwell

                    Rebecca Bedwell

                    Branch Manager, Otago/Southland West Coast

                    Rebecca has 17 years experience in b2b sales and account management across digital media communications and commercial cleaning industries. Communication and top customer satisfaction is Rebecca’s focused priority and she achieves this with her background in sales and operations. When not at work she enjoys time with friends, family and regular trips home to Australia.

                      Rebecca Bedwell

                      Branch Manager, Otago/Southland West Coast

                      Gail Wilson

                      Gail Wilson

                      Branch Manager, Hawkes Bay

                      Gail has extensive experience in the commercial world having worked in procurement, finance, customer service and sales roles over the past 20 years. Having been on the other side of the table as a client of Jani-King, Gail completely understands the issues around having a clean and healthy work place environment. Having been in Hawkes Bay for the past 3.5 years Gail can be seen cycling the many bike trails, walking or enjoying her other passions of travel and entertaining.

                        Gail Wilson

                        Branch Manager, Hawkes Bay