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Our executive leadership

UniFirst’s leadership team comprises experienced business executives with expertise in uniforms and facility services, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, technology, finance, sales and marketing, legal and human resources.

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Meet our Leadership Team

Steven Sintros, President and CEO

Mr. Sintros, UniFirst President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), joined the Company in 2004, first serving as Finance Manager and Corporate Controller, then Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) before being promoted to his current position in 2017. Prior to joining UniFirst, Mr. Sintros worked as an Audit Manager at Ernst & Young and at Arthur Andersen before that.

Kelly Rooney, Chief Operating Officer

Kelly Rooney joined UniFirst in 2024 as the Chief Operating Officer. With over 25 years of experience, Kelly has served in operational and leadership roles at large-scale B2B route-based operations. At UniFirst, Kelly oversees the company’s day-to-day operations with a focus on driving growth, enhancing customer service experience, and overall operational excellence. Before joining UniFirst, Kelly served as Chief Human Resources Officer at Waste Management, a $20 billion public company. Prior to that, she held roles of increasing responsibilities in operations and collections. Her strong customer-centric philosophy, systematic approach, and her innovative leadership style have been instrumental in delivering exceptional results.

Shane F. O’Connor, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Mr. O’Connor is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for UniFirst Corporation, having accepted the position in 2018. He had been with the Company from 2005 to 2016, serving as UniFirst’s Finance Manager and then Corporate Controller, before leaving for a year to become the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Unidine Corporation, a national dining management services organization. Prior to joining UniFirst in 2005, Mr. O’Connor worked as an Audit Manager at Ernst & Young. He is responsible for all financial functions of UniFirst, as well as its Information Systems department.

David A. DiFillippo, Executive Vice President, Operations

Mr. DiFillippo became Executive Vice President of Operations for UniFirst Corporation in 2002. He joined the Company in 1979, starting out as a Service Manager, was promoted to General Manager in 1984, and to Regional Vice President for the Central Region in 1986. Mr. DiFillippo oversees specified laundry regions in the U.S. and Canada, as well as Product Management.

Bill M. Ross, Executive Vice President, Operations

Mr. Ross became Executive Vice President of Operations for UniFirst Corporation in 2016. He joined the company in 1990 and held several sales and operations management positions before being promoted to Regional Vice President in 2002. Mr. Ross oversees specified laundry regions in the East, Midwest, and Southeast U.S., as well as the Company’s overall Production and Service Operations.

David M. Katz, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing

Mr. Katz joined UniFirst Corporation as Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing in 2009. He has primary responsibility of and oversees the Sales and Marketing functions of the Company. Prior to joining UniFirst, Mr. Katz worked for DHL Express, where he served as the Northeast Vice President of Field Sales, the Northeast Vice President of National Account Sales, and Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Northeast Region.

Board of Directors

Steven Sintros

President and Chief Executive Officer

Cynthia Croatti

Former Executive Vice President and Treasurer of UniFirst Corporation and currently Special Consultant and Advisor to the CEO and the Senior Leadership of UniFirst Corporation

Phillip L. Cohen

Retired Partner of an international accounting firm; Former Certified Public Accountant

Michael Iandoli

Chief Executive Officer of PEAK Technical Staffing USA

Thomas S. Postek

Vice President, CIBC Private Wealth Management

Kathleen M. Camilli

Founder and Principal of Camilli Economics, LLC

Raymond C. Zemlin

Retired Partner of Goodwin Procter LLP

Joseph M. Nowicki

Former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Beacon Building Materials; Currently serves on the Board of Directors for Lumber Liquidators

Sergio Pupkin

Senior Vice President and Chief Growth and Strategy Officer at Sealed Air Corporation

Cecilia McKenney

Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Quest Diagnostics