Beverly, with her son

Beverly Osterman helps spread the word about HAYS Cleaning through the social media outlets.

How did you find out about HAYS Cleaning?

One of my very best friends, Karen Hoogland, asked me to help with some advertising for one of her clients. I was out of a job and she knew I needed some extra money. That company was HAYS Cleaning and I have been with them since October 2013.

What is the best part about working with HAYS Cleaning?

The best part about working with HAYS Cleaning is the people. I work in the background doing computer work and advertising, so I do not see most of the cleaning staff on a daily basis, but when I do they are very friendly and fun to be around. Mary and Art are great bosses. They live by simple rules that are similar to my own, including trusting in God.

Do you have a favorite cleaning tip?

I have many and I post them on the HAYS website under the “15 Minutes & Done” part of the company blog. I am a person that likes it simple, quick, and easy. Check out HAYS Cleaning web site, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter for awesome ways for quick cleaning solutions.

Do you have any humorous stories about working with HAYS Cleaning that you would like to share?

I have to say it is all the cats and their people. Wherever I work there are always cats that want to help. It is funny when I pull out my computer; it attracts all of the cats in the vicinity. This happens even when I visit the HAYS Cleaning office or work with Karen at her office: the cats join the fun!  I spend at least 10 to 15 minutes trying to get them to go away, before I can get anything done. And yes my cats are no exception. I’m glad I work with so many cat lovers. Mary, Art and  Karen are great cat lovers, I’m glad I have the chance to work with these wonderful cat people.

Karen Hoogland

Karen Hoogland is the Marketing & Website Manager for HAYS Cleaning. 

How did you find out about HAYS Cleaning?

I found an ad for HAYS Cleaning through a local college job resource board. I was interested in bringing in another client or two for my freelance business and I responded to their ad for a webmaster.

How long have you been working with HAYS Cleaning?

I started working for the company in January 2009. I started out working on the company website and other marketing materials. Quite quickly, I was offered the opportunity to write contracts for the company as well as take over bookkeeping duties.

What is the best part about working with HAYS Cleaning?

The people. Mary and Art James, company owners, are a warm, friendly and honest couple. I liked them from the very first time we met. They are both hardworkers who appreciate others with a similar work ethic. Their team of workers are professional and genuine.

What has been your best experience while working with HAYS Cleaning?

The owners appreciate and recognize not only my talents, but also those of everyone who chooses to work for them. I also like that the owners are not only willing to share their knowledge but are also very willing to learn new things, too (such as computer skills).

When I first started doing projects for HAYS Cleaning, Mary and Art were not all that computer savvy. Mary used email and went online, but that was about it. Art, well, he still had a flip-phone that was about 8 years old. Through some convincing and cajoling, I’ve managed to bring both Mary and Art into the 21st Century; they both take advantage of many technological resources, including Facebook, Android devices, DropBox and Google applications.

Can you share any humorous stories about working with HAYS Cleaning?

There was one time when I was making some updates to the computer over in the HAYS Cleaning office. I did not realize that one of Mary and Art’s cats, Josie-Girl, just has to be in the office whenever anyone is working. Not all that unusual until I realized that she just has to sit on top of any papers I happen to be working with – even if they were on my lap!