Office Pride of Savannah-Richmond Hill

Joe Forlenza is the owner of Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services of Savannah-Richmond Hill, an independently owned and operated commercial cleaning franchise that serves businesses throughout the Savannah metro in Georgia.

Prior to joining Office Pride, Forlenza obtained a degree in business administration from Troy University in Phenix City, Alabama and pursued a degree in education from the University of West Florida. He then served as United States Army intelligence officer for over 20 years. After his military career, he joined Bryan County Fire and Emergency Services in Richmond Hill, Georgia, where he currently serves at the rank of Lieutenant.

Forlenza found the Office Pride proven model, with supporting processes, equipment and systems for the human resources, legal, marketing and operational aspects of the business, to be a distinct advantage to anyone wanting to start their own business.

And, like many Office Pride franchisees, Forlenza was drawn to the company because of its values. He says, “Office Pride’s values align perfectly with my own. When He (God) is first, everything else falls in line.”

Office Pride of Savannah-Richmond Hill provides a full range of janitorial services to offices, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, medical facilities, schools, government buildings, churches, banks and other commercial properties. Services include sweeping and vacuuming, wet and dry mopping, secure trash removal, restroom sanitization, disinfection, dusting, blinds cleaning, restroom replenishment, glass cleaning and the cleaning of walls, ceilings and baseboards. Floor care, pressure washing and window cleaning services are also available.

Forlenza and his wife, Lee Ann, live and attend St. Anne Catholic Church in Richmond Hill, Georgia. They have three children and seven grandchildren.

It is no surprise that, as a former military officer and first responder, Forlenza keeps service to his family, church and community first and foremost in mind as he embarks on this next stage of his life’s journey.

“At the end of my career, I would like to establish and build a legacy for my family, give generously to my Church and be of help those who are struggling,” he says. “Owning an Office Pride franchise will enable me to spend more time with my family, be more involved with my church and continue to serve my community in a different way.”