OUR STAFF

At Bay Area we understand that any organization succeeds with teamwork. Our managers and staff operate on the basis that everyone is important and plays a key role for our clients. Each is to do his part and is expected put forth his best possible work on each project. A byproduct is that we enjoy each other and have fun working together as friends and associates.

Though we can not list all our valued team members, here are some of the "coaches".


 




 
JOHN RICHESON - Founder
 
John began Bay Area in 1979.  After attending a bible college John moved to Tampa in pursuit of a degree in Engineering. With $10 and a prayer and no experience he began Bay Area to support himself through school.
Gaining the skills of a professional high rise window cleaner, John and his team turned Bay Area into one of Central Florida's best known companies in its field. In 2006 the St. Moritz Group purchased Bay Area from John who stayed on board to consult with St. Moritz. Bay Area continues to grow and diversify as one of Florida's premier service companies.





 

MICHAEL HEMPHILL  - Vice President
 
Michael has been with Bay Area Window Cleaning since 1996. Having successfully worked in all aspects of the business from sales and marketing to doing skillful and challenging window cleaning projects on the field.  Michael is well rounded in meeting the needs of our customers.  In addition Michael designs all our marketing materials and websites for both divisions.

 




 

BRETT HEMPHILL  - General Manager
 
Brett has been with Bay Area Since 1992. Brett is most noted for his abilities to handle nearly any large or challenging project with safety and quality of work. This is because of his years of hands on experience on the field . He has done it all in this industry. Brett resides in Tampa with his wife and their four children.

 

 





 

RICHARD HODGE - Territory Manager
 
Richard has worked for Bay Area for well over a decade and oversees the Pinellas County territory and nearby areas, including the beaches. Originally from Australia, by way of Canada, Richard and his family now live in St. Petersburg. In 2006 he completed a Bachelor’s degree in Professional and Technical Writing and is now pursuing a Master’s degree. Putting his degree to work, Richard constructed the Safety Manual used by Bay Area. Along with his education, Richard has more than two decades of hands-on experience in all aspects of window and pressure cleaning, from ground level to hi-rise towers.

 

 



 

KEVIN CASTLEBERRY - Territory Manager
 
Kevin handles the marketing and operations of Bay Area Window Cleaning clients in Sartasota, Bradenton, Cape Coral and the Orlando area.  Kevin, his wife and their two children live in Brandon.  Starting years ago with no experience in the window cleaning field was not a deterrent for Kevin. He has become proficient in most aspects of this industry. He has taken the time to learn on the field with his staff. Customers enjoy Kevin's attention to detail and pleasant personality. This is evidenced by our continued growth in his areas of oversight.
 

 

 





 

KAREN WEATHERFORD - Office Manager
 
Karen and her two associates, Tracey and Sariah take care of invoicing, insurance matters, incoming phone calls and a host of other responsibilities. Having worked for Bay Area since 1996 Karen has a well rounded knowledge of all office operations. This benefits our customers on a daily basis.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 


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