Corporate Office 206-243-7713
dave morrison
503-860-4500
Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Dave Morrison has been in the sanitary supply industry as a manufacturer’s rep for 32 years. He started working in the business with his father for a rep firm that his grandfather started in 1912. Dave merged his company with Wind Associates in 2000 and became an owner in 2007. Dave enjoys outdoor activities - snow skiing in the winter, hiking and backpacking in the summer. He lives in the Portland area and has been married to his wife Mindy for 27 years with two grown children, Ross and Kassie.
Mel Lavender
303-638-2390
Mel@windassoc.comColorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming
Mel Lavender joins the Wind Associates team from Denver Colorado. He is married to Maribeth Lavender and along with their three sons, have made Colorado their home for the last 17 years. He is a 14-year veteran of the United States Army and a 22-year veteran of the Janitorial Maintenance Industry. He began his sales journey in 1999 and has experience with Fort James/Georgia Pacific, Deb Skincare, Pioneer Eclipse and Filmop USA. He will be managing a territory that consists of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico. He enjoys hiking, fishing and hunting when he is not working his territory.
Sales Representatives
Office Staff
Alaska, WashingtonBrent brings over 15 years of experience in Facility Care and Refresh Solutions, with a strong focus on the Jan/San and Architectural markets. His career began in 2008 with the Jan San Industry, where he represented a wide range of product lines across South Texas and Louisiana. In 2015, he joined 3M Company, serving customers throughout Texas and Louisiana before relocating to Colorado in 2019 to manage a five-state region.
During his time at 3M, Brent was selected as a Sales Council participant, reflecting his commitment to strategic growth, collaboration, and customer success. At Wind, he’s excited to be part of a dynamic team and looks forward to contributing to the company’s future through strong relationships and industry expertise.
Kristin Rubin
253-656-3951
Kristin Rubin comes to us from Bobrick Washroom Equipment. Her experience ranges from Customer Service, Internal and External Sales, and Marketing. She has over 10 years combined experience.
sidi McNETT
206-575-7881
Sidi McNett has been in the Jan San industry for over 8 years working with Wind Associates as a pricing administrator. She has 17+ years of combined experience in customer service, account management and sales.
tad lambert
503-332-9250
Montana, Oregon, Utah
Tad Lambert has 22 years of experience with over 15 years as a manufacturer sales representative in the Jan/San Industry. His career has included work with Georgia Pacific, Royal Vacuums and the last three years with Wind Associates. His additional experience includes Retail Management, Marketing/Advertising, and Purchasing.
Carson Harnden
971-808-9502
Carson@windassoc.com
Idaho, WashingtonKurt came to us with an advertising and sales background. Kurt spent 10 years in the Advertising Industry and then moved to the Jan San Industry. He spent 6 ½ years working in facility sales. Kurt covers Western Washington along with Southern Idaho.. Kurt enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. His hobbies include camping and hiking.
Kurt Rosenfeld
206-351-1812
Kurt@windassoc.com
John Beers
206-605-0974
Hawaii, Washington
John Beers has been in the sanitary supply industry for 31 years. He started as a regional manager for Flo-Pac in 1990. He joined Wind Associates in 1998. He has been an owner of Wind Associates since 2003 and took over as President in 2009. He served on the YES Council from 1998-2003 and received the YES Industry Special Achievement Award in 2003 because of his dedication to the council. John has completed two tours with the ISSA Manufacturers Representative Council. He is currently serving on the ISSA Board of Directors as the Representative Director.
Mission Statement
- To develop relations with our customers and manufacturers that are based on HONESTY, INTEGRITY, and ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES.
- To provide long term profitable growth, both for the manufacturers we represent and the distribution channels we serve.
- We commit to each other an environment that fosters mutual respect, compassion and understanding, while never losing sight of our quest for excellence.
Brent Baker
832-221-4213
Brent@windassoc.com
OUR TEAM
OregonCarson Harnden brings 15 years of hands-on experience in floor care and facility services to the Wind Associates team. Over the years, he’s worked across a wide range of commercial and government buildings, making sure clients not only get the results they expect—but have what they need to keep things running smoothly. Carson’s background includes deep experience in carpet care, hard surface maintenance, and specialty cleaning, along with a strong focus on training crews and maintaining high quality standards. Known for reliability, with a solution-focused approach, he takes pride in being a trusted partner to both his team and his customers. Based in Portland, Oregon, Carson enjoys time with his son and getting outdoors whenever he can.
melissa briggs
206-243-7713
Melissa Briggs came to us bringing with her 24 years of healthcare and property management experience. She began her career in the Jan San Industry with Wind Associates 8 years ago and is now in charge of Customer Service, Inside Sales Support, Quotes and Bids. She has 27 years of combined experience.