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Before becoming an ALL STAR: I was working various customer service jobs while studying geology/geophysics at CU Boulder.

Career Ambitions: Geology is the greatest! Someday I hope I can better the world with advancements in technology that not only are more efficient, but also more environmentally friendly. We only have one planet Earth !

Why she wanted to be an ALL STAR: Being a geologist I have made planet Earth not only where I keep all my stuff, but also my source of livelihood. I take the condition of the environment personally and I am proud to work for an all natural cleaning service. I love to be able to break down the myth that one has to choose between being environmentally friendly or effective. I have found that All Stars Cleaning regiment and products are not only is the most successful clean, but also clean you can feel fundamentally good about.

Favorite part of the job: My most favorite part of the job knowing that I can be proud of what I do. Knowing that the products we use are effective and do not harm children, pets, or anyone for that matter is something that is really important to me. Believing in yourself and endorsing your values on a regular basis without compromise is the greatest reward I can imagine. I also love meeting everyone’s pets, I love animals!

Something you may not know about Joyia: I hate sushi!

Everybody loves a stud with a scrub brush!

–Larry

(Not talking about himself here, but still hilarious!)

Before becoming an ALL STAR: I was in the security field. Did that for about a year. Before that I was doing HVACconstruction as well as tile installation.

Career Ambitions: I always knew I wanted to be in law enforcement but did not have the available funds for schooling. So my wife and I decided that I would make a career in the Air Force. I am now enrolled waiting to be shipped out for training.

Why he wanted to be an ALL STAR: I was working 3-11 shifts doing security so I rarely got to see my wife or family and friends. After almost a year of that I couldn’t take it anymore. I needed to be able to see my wife and have some human interaction again, especially since I will be shipped out for the Air Force soon. I found All Star Cleaning online and it provided the opportunity to basically get my life back in order. I applied and got the job. It has been one of the greatest decisions of my life. I work with awesome co-workers everyday, have one of the best bosses you could have, and I get to see my family and friends again.

Favorite part of the job: I would say my favorite part of the job is being able to work with other people and meeting new people at the houses we clean. It is always a joy to see how happy people become after we clean their house, it makes my job worthwhile.

Something you may not know about Larry: I was born and raised in Binghamton, NY. I moved to Colorado after I graduated high school in 2002. I have been here ever since and I absolutely love Colorado.

Before becoming an ALL STAR: Adella was a stay-at-home mom of three kids. She really enjoys helping people out andmaking a difference, so she went to school to become a CNA and is currently self-employed as a home health care worker.

Career Ambitions: Adella plans to go back to school to become an RN. Eventually she also plans to open her home up to do foster care for special needs infants.

Why she wanted to be an ALL STAR: While tending to her home healthcare clients she began to realize how neglected their homes can become, so since she has previous cleaning experience she decided to find a green cleaning company and start making a difference! (We’re glad you found us Adella!)

Favorite part of the job: Adella’s favorite part of the job is seeing the difference in people’s homes. To go into someone’s home and clean the whole house for them so they can come home to relax – it is the best feeling!

Something you may not know about Adella: Adella has lived in 4 states and 10 cities and it is not because of the military.

Before becoming an ALL STAR: I worked a lot of customer service jobs, Sam’s Club being the most recent. I held many positions at Sam’s including cashier, grocery department, clothing, and hardlines.

Career Ambitions: One day I would like to own my own cleaning company!

Why she wanted to be an ALL STAR: I wanted to be an All Star because I love to clean and I love getting to know people.

Favorite part of the job: My favorite part of the job is getting to do the Cleaning for a Reasons. It makes me feel so good being able to help people out who really need it.

Something you may not know about Christine: My favorite thing is cleaning the most absolutely dirtiest houses, because it is so awesome to see how clean it can look in the end!

Team Lead Laura

Before becoming an ALL STAR: I was working retail while going to school to become a physical therapist.

Career Ambitions: I plan to become a physical therapist, and hopes to someday work for a professional sports team as a trainer.

Why she wanted to be an ALL STAR: I had been very interested in the green movement. Working for a green company seemed to be a good career- before-my-career/ job change!

Favorite part of the job: My favorite part of the job is getting to know our clients. It is like becoming a part of many families all at once.

Something you may not know about Laura: I grew up on a beach and enjoy surfing and scuba diving.

Team Lead Amanda - A.K.A. Wonder Woman!

Before becoming an ALL STAR: Amanda worked at CSU in the Food Service Department for 7 years starting at the age of 14. She left CSU to be a stay-at-home mom to her 3 beautiful children – Malaki age 8, Octavia age 4, and Xavier age 3. She was a stay-at-home mom for 9 years before joining the ALL STAR team, during which she had a few part-time jobs, in-home care for the elderly being her favorite.

Career Ambitions: Amanda aspires to become a holistic massage therapist.

Why she wanted to be an ALL STAR: “Well to become the All Star Wonder Woman, of course! Actually, that is just a bonus. I really do believe in Laura’s dreams and goals for the All Star company and its employees. To be able to contribute to not just something I believe in, but to something bigger than myself. Thanks for all the opportunity Laura.”

Favorite Part of the Job: All the great people I get to meet, and getting to know my customers as time goes by.

Something you may not know about Amanda: Her name was supposed to be Amandalynn Marie Flores. Amanda after her great-grandmother, and Lynn from her mom’s favorite instrument the mandolin. Marie from her mother’s middle name. PVH made a mistake on the certificate though and printed her name as Amanda Lynn. So, that was that!

Meet our featured ALL STAR of the month – The King of Carpets – Jesse Owens!

Before becoming an ALL STAR: Jesse has been a cleaning professional since he graduated from Poudre High School in 2002. He started out cleaning student apartments at CSU while studying Computer Science and Electrical Engineering there. He then moved on to a different department within the University where he learned the fundamentals of Indoor Air Quality, Floor Care and Carpet Cleaning. After College, he spent 6 months at McMurdo Research Station in Antarctica. There he was in charge of the cleaning and floor maintenance of Albert Crary Science and Engineering Center, which, when divided by square feet, is the most expensive building the US Government has ever built.

Career Ambitions: Jesse recently founded All Star Total Floor Care, a natural eco-friendly carpet and floor cleaning division of All Star Cleaning Services.

Why he wanted to be an ALL STAR: After returning from Antarctica in March 2007, Jesse was excited to find an opportunity to re-learn the art of professional cleaning without the use of toxic chemicals from the expert herself, Laura.

Favorite Part of the Job: “The best part about my job at All Star is the opportunity to learn about Environmentalism, Natural Cleaning, Business and Life in general from Laura and all of the rest of the All Stars.”

Something you may not know about Jesse: Jesse was named after his maternal grandfather’s boyhood hero, Jesse Owens, as well as his paternal grandfather J.C. Owens. In actuality, the famous athlete’s name was never Jesse, but James Cleveland Owens. His fifth grade teacher misunderstood him when he introduced himself as J.C., and the name Jesse stuck for the rest of his life!