Founded in 1996, Specialty Textile Services is a locally owned linen rental provider primarily serving hospitality clients in both Phoenix, AZ and Southern California. 

Specialty Textile Services uses a unique Predictive Service model to proactively prevent issues and ensure consistent service. With operations 365 days a year, they are committed to responsive, space-saving, and cost-effective linen solutions!

After graduating from Cal State University Hayward, CA, with a BA degree in Political Science, Don began his career at a regional textile supplier as a production worker.  During a 32-year career, he advanced to increasingly responsible positions in Operations, ultimately serving as District Manager at one of the company’s largest linen plants.  For the final 13 years Don served as Safety Director and Director of Risk Management earning an Associate in Risk Management in a company of 2500 employees.  During his tenure serving as Safety Director/Risk Manager, Don successfully led the organization in reducing the number of injuries and commensurate Workers Comp claims by over 70% in the first 5 years.  That reduction continued to improve over the final 8 years.  Since 2013 Don has provided Safety Consulting to a number of Textile Rental companies with an emphasis on improving employee performance to reduce risk as well as to guide organizations in achieving HLAC Accreditation and TRSA Certification for Hygienically Clean Programs.  

Don Bock has presented concepts and examples of cross functional teams in leading organizational change at several national safety and risk conferences, including RIMS (Risk and Insurance Management Society), Behavior Safety Now, and TRSA Clean Show. In addition, Don also presented at several Workers Comp conferences outlining strategies to reduce workplace injuries.  Don received the Liberty Mutual Vice President’s Award and was invited to serve on the Liberty Mutual Loss Prevention Advisory Board.  Don also served as one of the original members of the TRSA Safety Committee formed in 2008.  Recently, Don authored a comprehensive approach to plant safety inspections for the American Laundry News.

Don continues to provide Safety and Risk consulting to several organizations in the Textile Rental Industry by stressing the dignity of the individual as the driving force behind reducing worksite injuries.

Bernadette Nace leads the Strategic Advisors team at ADP, guiding the organization’s largest clients with expert insights in human capital management strategy. With 29 years of experience, she specializes in communications, organizational change, and workforce transformation.

Bernadette has successfully driven large-scale change initiatives, including 99% employee enrollment in a new HCM platform and multi-country rollouts of pay, time, and attendance systems. She also partners with sales teams to build strategic business cases that help clients transition to outsourcing services—delivering cost savings and solving complex staffing challenges.

She holds an MBA and a BA from La Salle University and is recognized for her ability to connect strategy with action to drive meaningful business outcomes.