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On way to success, CEO grappled with tough first year

Self-described policy wonk Ernie Rosenberg, of the American Cleaning Institute, faced internal politics, difficult relationship with chairman when he arrived Rosenberg Ernie Rosenberg tells his staff that the American Cleaning Institute must be heard. It has to be understood. And it has to be believed. "That last part for a trade association is the hardest thing to do," Rosenberg said. "So you have to have something that balances out the advocacy, which doesn't endear you to the environmental groups and others." For ACI, the tricky part is maintaining a progressive image while defending the industry at the same time. Rosenberg finds that balance through an education… Read More