People on the Move


People on the Move spotlights trailblazers in standardization, highlighting their latest achievements, advancements, and contributions to the standards community.

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), a member and accredited standards developer of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has named Patrick Winters as its first full-time, paid president, effective August 1, 2009. A volunteer president and CEO has historically managed the organization, so the creation of this new position marks significant change and growth for the institute.

In addition to overseeing day-to-day operations, Mr. Winters will work with the organization's management team to on a long-range strategic plan to generate growth in current and new markets and strengthen relationships with allied industries, federal and state regulatory agencies, and elected officials.

Mr. Winters was executive director of the Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals for the past eight years. He has previously been president and chief executive officer of the Denver-area Better Business Bureau, the National Association of Credit Management and Chicago Midwest Service Corporation, and the Building Owners and Managers Association of Denver.

Mr. Winters holds a bachelor of science from Illinois State University and a master's of public administration studies from the University of Colorado, and is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame Institute of Organization Management - Center for Leadership Development.

All Topics