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The Southwest Drycleaners Association (SDA), the largest regional affiliate of the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute International, has announced its leadership appointments for the 2025–2026 term. Fran Stone-Beale, owner of A-Town Cleaners in Abilene, Texas, has been named SDA President and will serve a two-year term.
“It is a true honour to serve alongside such a dedicated and talented group of board members. I’m genuinely looking forward to working with each of them in the year ahead as we continue making a positive impact together. I’m especially excited about exploring ways to connect the cleaning industry with our mission and strengthen ties within our industry,” said Stone-Beale.
Raymond Farrell of NuTone Cleaners in Waco, Texas, has been appointed Second Vice President after serving as a board member. John Rothrock of Yale Cleaners in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, advances to First Vice President. Continuing in their current roles on the SDA Executive Committee are: Chairman: Kyle Nesbit, Edit TX LLC & Tide Cleaners, Conroe, TX; Treasurer: Ron Caffey, Comet Cleaners, Lubbock, TX; and, Sergeant at Arms: Jeff Schwarz, A.L. Wilson Chemical Company,
SDA also welcomes three newly appointed board members, each bringing valuable experience and insight to support the association’s mission:
- Josh Caffey, Comet Cleaners, Lubbock, TX
- Mike Marshall, Legacy Cleaners & Laundry, Oklahoma City, OK
- Bill Rothrock, Yale Cleaners Inc., Broken Arrow, OK
These appointments reflect SDA’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its leadership and enhancing its service to drycleaning professionals across its 12-state region. For a complete list of SDA board and committee members, visit here.
