John Crawford serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Jani-King International, Inc., bringing over 30 years of experience in sales and marketing leadership to the world’s leading commercial cleaning franchise company. Since joining Jani-King in 2021, John has been pivotal in driving the company’s growth, overseeing operations, and maintaining its commitment to delivering high-quality cleaning services through a vast network of franchisees. He is based at Jani-King’s global headquarters in Addison, TX.

John’s connection to Jani-King dates back to the mid-1990s when he co-owned and successfully operated the Jani-King Hampton Roads and Richmond regions. This firsthand experience gives him a unique perspective on the needs of regional franchisors, franchisees, and has made him an advocate for the franchising community.

Before joining Jani-King in his current position, John built a distinguished career in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, notably at Eli Lilly & Company. His expertise in leading sales teams and launching products has been invaluable in his role at Jani-King, where he continues to expand the company’s market presence with a strategic, growth-focused approach.

John holds a Pharmacy degree from the University of Oklahoma. He remains active with his alma mater and has served as a member of the Board of Alumni Advisors at the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy.