What is the biggest misconception about the industry?
That it is easy and anyone can start a cleaning company.
What is your biggest current challenge at work?
Finding reliable work force.
What keeps you up at night?
Timely payments and making sure to keep all our employees busy and working safely.
What project is your company most proud of?
We are very proud of all our projects. However, we have a couple that stand out as a little extra special. Both towers of METS Park (Amazon HQ with Clark Construction). That was a combined 3 million square feet including the underground garage. At the same time, we turned over Baltimore Arena Stage (CFG Bank Arena with Clark Construction). Also, the beautiful new Marriott HQ in Bethesda MD with Hensel Phelps. To name a few.
How does your ABC membership help your company?
We participate in a lot of the educational programs and all the networking events allow us to stay connected to our friends in the industry.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Ana wanted to become a lawyer.
Illissa wanted to become a surgeon.
Tell us something no one in the industry knows about you.
Ana is a crazy animal lover and is a cat lady. Has fostered over 30 kittens and helped find them all homes.
Illissa is the only child and is not an animal lover.
What do you look forward to each day?
Being able to come into an office where we all are friends and have such a special bond and the same vision of growing PCC.
What are you like to work for?
We have an open-door policy and think we have provided a safe and healthy workspace for all our employees.
What is your favorite metro Washington hangout/restaurant?
We love any place that makes a great margarita or has a great wine selection.
Who would you trade places with for a day?
Ana and Illissa would both be Jeff Bezos.
What is your favorite movie or tv show?
We love murder mystery documentaries and Ana loves reality tv.
What do you do for fun?
We love to spend time with our family and friends. Also, lots of traveling.
What business/career advice do you wish you had when you began?
Always stop to celebrate all the victories, no matter how big or small. This will not always be fun or easy. So, taking time to reflect on what you have accomplished is a good reminder of why it is all worth it.
What book are you currently reading?
When Ana has the opportunity, she likes to catch's up on ghost and paranormal reading.
Illissa is part of a book club and is currently reading Island Love.
What was your first job?
Ana worked at The Rockville Pet Hotel in Rockville MD at 14 years old.
Illissa worked as a customer service representative for Verizon at 20 years old.