PJ Dempsey, President of Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply, has been elected the 69th TRSA Board Chair.

Founded in 1912, TRSA is the National Association of the Textile Rental Services Industry. The international organization builds and promotes a stronger, safer, and more environmentally conscious community within the industry through advocacy, education, certification, research, benchmarking, and information sharing. Members provide products and services that enhance the image of manufacturers, service providers, healthcare facilities, retailers, restaurants, hotels, and other businesses, while providing cleaner, safer environments for employees and customers.

PJ has served on TRSA’s Board of Directors for more than a decade and held numerous volunteer leadership positions, including Board Treasurer and Chair of the Government Relations, TRSAPAC, Strategic Planning, and Environmental Committees. Most recently, after the 2024 election, he served as Vice Chair of the Board. Regarding his new position, he says, “TRSA plays an important role in advancing and strengthening our industry, and I’m honored to serve. I look forward to working alongside the Board, staff, and members to build on TRSA’s strong momentum and help ensure our industry continues to thrive.”

His leadership roles with TRSA also carry forward his father’s legacy of service. Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply Founder Patrick J. Dempsey’s career in the textile services business was legendary, and in 2011, he was the recipient of the association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2012, Dempsey Uniform & Linen Supply earned national recognition as the first company in the United States to achieve certification in the TRSA Clean Green® Program, which recognizes companies that demonstrate responsible leadership in sustainability and conservation to protect the environment.

At Dempsey, a second-generation, family-owned and operated business, sustainability and green business practices include reducing the direct and indirect environmental impact of our company through leadership by example; reusing textiles; and conserving water, power, and other resources. In setting and achieving these goals, we have emerged as a leader in both the textile rental industry and our local community.

A hearty congratulations to PJ from the entire Dempsey team! We know you’ll do us proud!

Read TRSA’s press release: https://www.trsa.org/news/dempsey-elected-chair-of-trsa-board-of-directors.