About Us
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Our Story
Bee Line was originally founded in October of 1966 as an appliance repair shop, and has grown year-over-year ever since. Starting from 10 employees to over 800 employees, we now span across the nation. We’ve set ourselves apart from our competitors through our highly specialized medical grade cleaning, impeccable customer service, and an intense focus on hiring and training the best of the best.
Headquartered in the vibrant Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, we are proud to immersed in the community, and different from any cleaning company you’ve met before. We are one of the few certified, medical-grade cleaning companies in the nation, and are proud to provide the most efficient cleaning services, advanced technology, well-trained teams, and immediate customer service available.
When it’s all said and done, you can’t find a more innovative and all-inclusive professional cleaning company anywhere but with Bee Line.
Our mission
Bee Line is dedicated to improving the image and quality of our client’s facilities while providing our employees with safe, rewarding work and opportunity for advancement
Opportunity for advancement is the key at Bee Line. We live by promoting employees from within. Everyone on our top management team has worked their way up from the field to their current positions, and many have worked with us for over a decade. We are also highly committed to fostering a collaborative culture day in and day out.
Our People
Jamie Henry
CEO / Founder
CEO / Founder
Jamie founded Bee Line in 1997 with a mission to disrupt the $115 billion cleaning industry through certified medical-grade standards. Starting with a team of 8, she's grown Bee Line into a company serving clients across the nation with 800 employees.
Outside of work, Jamie can be found training for Hyrox, working on her golf game, or walking her dogs around the city of Chicago.
Julio Alvarez
Director of Operations, T-CHEST
Director of Operations
Julio is a true veteran to the industry, rising through the ranks of the cleaning business and finding a home at Bee Line since 2007. When he's not busy expertly leading his troops, you can find Julio playing soccer and spending time with his wife, 3 adorable boys, and a goldfish named Flipper! He has a soft spot in his heart for stuffed pizza with salad, and is a Cubs fan through and through. His favorite part of working at Bee Line is the strong teamwork.
Charles Young
Chief Operations Officer
COO
Charles is a Missouri native who brings an impressive background and extensive experience to our team. He is an Army Veteran who served as a logistics officer for over 20 years, where he developed exceptional skills in strategic operations and resource management. Following his military service, Charles spent over 14 years managing Federal Law Enforcement operations, demonstrating his ability to lead teams and drive results in high-pressure environments. Most recently, he successfully led Greenix as their Vice President of Operations. Charles holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and a master’s degree in Business Management, further solidifying his strong foundation in leadership and organizational excellence.
Christine Johnston
HR Generalist
HR Generalist
Christine is a master juggler of HR responsibilities, benefits, training, and support of our employees and new hires. She came to Bee Line from the sunny island of Puerto Rico, and now insists that she loves Chicago (despite its brutal winters), and spends much of her free time exploring the city with her son. Some of her favorite things include (verbatim): sparkles, the Cubbies, and Maroon 5. Her favorite part of working with Bee Line is how friendly and helpful her coworkers are. They always make sure the service we provide is above and beyond!
Human Resource Director
Human Resource Director
Renee Rogers
Director of Sales & Business Development
Director of Sales and Business Development
Renee Rogers is Director of Sales and Business Development with 25+ years of leadership in healthcare and facility services. She partners with executives across healthcare, education, and industrial sectors to deliver strategic solutions that improve operational performance and efficiency. Known for her relationship-driven approach, Renee also actively supports community-focused initiatives.
Laura Hernandez
HR Generalist
HR Generalist
Laura Hernandez is an HR Generalist supporting Bee Line’s team with expertise in payroll, benefits, and compliance. She previously worked in the agave spirits industry and in diversity, equity, and inclusion at Nissan North America. Laura holds a bachelor’s in psychology from Rhodes College and an M.Ed. in Organizational Development from Vanderbilt. A SHRM-CP, she loves movies, food festivals, and cheering on the Bears every NFL season.
Darryl Overstreet, MBA
Director of Client Success, T-CSCT | T-CHEST | CMIP
Director of Client Success
Darryl joins Bee Line as the Director of Client Success, overseeing our Advocate portfolio, bringing over 13 years of healthcare leadership experience. He has a proven track record of driving EVS initiatives and improving patient experiences at major hospitals like Advocate Lutheran General, Advocate Good Shepherd, and Advocate Condell. Darryl holds a master’s degree in Business Administration and is a CHEST and CSCT trainer. Outside of work, he enjoys coaching sports and spending time with his wife and four amazing kids.
Becky Sullivan
Internal Operations Manager
Internal Operations Manager
Becky is happiest when things run smoothly, and she’s always looking for a better way to get there. Away from work, she’s watching baseball, baking from scratch, or heading to California to visit family. Part organizer, part creative, she’s convinced there’s always something new to learn (or bake).
Michael Robinson
Contracts Officer
Contracts Officer
Michael Robinson is Bee Line’s Contracts Officer with experience in legal services and financial industries. He’s held roles in contract management, analysis, and technical writing. With a law degree from Loyola University Chicago, Michael brings strong skills in contract drafting, negotiation, and documentation. Outside of work, he enjoys volleyball, exploring Chicago’s parks and restaurants, and fishing, especially when it’s ice-fishing season.
Sierra Villarreal
Director of Operations, OSHA 10 Certified
Director of Operations
Sierra oversees operational performance, team development, and service excellence across the organization. Since joining Bee Line in September 2024 as an Area Manager, her strong leadership and commitment to operational excellence led to rapid advancement, first to Regional Manager and then to Director of Operations.
Sierra is passionate about developing high-performing teams, fostering accountability, and ensuring every client receives the highest standard of service.
Colleen Johnson
Marketing Manager
Marketing Manager
As Bee Line's Marketing Leader, Colleen Johnson leverages over 25 years of experience to accelerate business growth, increase market share, and elevate brand awareness. Known for her strategic approach to content creation and go-to-market execution, she specializes in building customer-centric campaigns and cultivating a workspace centered on continuous improvement and creativity.
Jamie Henry
CEO / Founder
CEO / Founder
Jamie founded Bee Line in 1997 with a mission to disrupt the $115 billion cleaning industry through certified medical-grade standards. Starting with a team of 8, she's grown Bee Line into a company serving clients across the nation with 800 employees.
Outside of work, Jamie can be found training for Hyrox, working on her golf game, or walking her dogs around the city of Chicago.
Julio Alvarez
Director of Operations, T-CHEST
Director of Operations
Julio is a true veteran to the industry, rising through the ranks of the cleaning business and finding a home at Bee Line for over 20 years. When he's not busy expertly leading his troops, you can find Julio playing soccer and spending time with his wife, 3 adorable boys, and a goldfish named Flipper! He has a soft spot in his heart for stuffed pizza with salad, and is a Cubs fan through and through. His favorite part of working at Bee Line is the strong teamwork.
Darryl Overstreet, MBA
Director of Client Success: T-CHEST, | T-CSCT | CMIP
Director of Client Success
Darryl is the Director of Client Success for Bee Line, overseeing our Advocate portfolio, bringing over 13 years of healthcare leadership experience. He has a proven track record of driving EVS initiatives and improving patient experiences at major hospitals like Advocate Lutheran General, Advocate Good Shepherd, and Advocate Condell. Darryl holds a master’s degree in Business Administration and is a CHEST and CSCT trainer. Outside of work, he enjoys coaching sports and spending time with his wife and four amazing kids.
Charles Young
Chief Operations Officer
COO
Charles is a Missouri native who brings an impressive background and extensive experience to our team. He is an Army Veteran who served as a logistics officer for over 20 years, where he developed exceptional skills in strategic operations and resource management. Following his military service, Charles spent over 14 years managing Federal Law Enforcement operations, demonstrating his ability to lead teams and drive results in high-pressure environments. Most recently, he successfully led Greenix as their Vice President of Operations. Charles holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and a master’s degree in Business Management, further solidifying his strong foundation in leadership and organizational excellence.
Renee Rogers
Director of Sales & Business Development
Director of Sales and Business Development
Renee Rogers is Director of Sales and Business Development with 25+ years of leadership in healthcare and facility services. She partners with executives across healthcare, education, and industrial sectors to deliver strategic solutions that improve operational performance and efficiency. Known for her relationship-driven approach, Renee also actively supports community-focused initiatives.
Colleen Johnson
Marketing Manager
Marketing Manager
Colleen leverages over 25 years of experience to accelerate business growth, increase market share, and elevate brand awareness. Known for her strategic approach to content creation and go-to-market execution, she specializes in building customer-centric campaigns and cultivating a workspace centered on continuous improvement and creativity.
Human Resource Director
Human Resource Director
Sierra Villarreal
Director of Operations, OSHA-10 Certified
Director of Operations
Sierra oversees operational performance, team development, and service excellence across the organization. Since joining Bee Line in September 2024 as an Area Manager, her strong leadership and commitment to operational excellence led to rapid advancement, first to Regional Manager and then to Director of Operations.
Sierra is passionate about developing high-performing teams, fostering accountability, and ensuring every client receives the highest standard of service.
Renee Rogers
Director of Sales & Business Development
Director of Sales and Business Development
Renee Rogers is Director of Sales and Business Development with 25+ years of leadership in healthcare and facility services. She partners with executives across healthcare, education, and industrial sectors to deliver strategic solutions that improve operational performance and efficiency. Known for her relationship-driven approach, Renee also actively supports community-focused initiatives.
Colleen Johnson
Marketing Manager
Marketing Manager
As Bee Line's Marketing Leader, Colleen Johnson leverages 25 years of experience to accelerate business growth, increase market share, and elevate brand awareness. Known for her strategic approach to content creation and go-to-market execution, she specializes in building customer-centric campaigns and cultivating a workspace centered on continuous improvement and creativity.
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Human Resource Director
Human Resources Director
Christine Johnston
HR Generalist
HR Generalist
Christine is a master juggler of HR responsibilities, benefits, training, and support of our 500+ employees and new hires. She came to Bee Line from the sunny island of Puerto Rico, and now insists that she loves Chicago (despite its brutal winters), and spends much of her free time exploring the city with her son. Some of her favorite things include (verbatim): sparkles, the Cubbies, and Maroon 5. Her favorite part of working with Bee Line is how friendly and helpful her coworkers are. They always make sure the service we provide is above and beyond!
Laura Hernandez
HR Generalist
HR Generalist
Laura Hernandez is an HR Generalist supporting Bee Line’s team with expertise in payroll, benefits, and compliance. She previously worked in the agave spirits industry and in diversity, equity, and inclusion at Nissan North America. Laura holds a bachelor’s in psychology from Rhodes College and an M.Ed. in Organizational Development from Vanderbilt. A SHRM-CP, she loves movies, food festivals, and cheering on the Bears every NFL season.
Charles Young
Chief Operations Officer
COO
Charles is a Missouri native who brings an impressive background and extensive experience to our team. He is an Army Veteran who served as a logistics officer for over 20 years, where he developed exceptional skills in strategic operations and resource management. Following his military service, Charles spent over 14 years managing Federal Law Enforcement operations, demonstrating his ability to lead teams and drive results in high-pressure environments. Most recently, he successfully led Greenix as their Vice President of Operations. Charles holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and a master’s degree in Business Management, further solidifying his strong foundation in leadership and organizational excellence.
Becky Sullivan
Internal Operations Manager
Internal Operations Manager
Becky's passion is keeping things running smoothly and finding better ways to get things done. Outside of work, you’ll usually find her watching baseball, baking something from scratch, or on a trip to California to see family. She likes balancing her organized side with her creative side, and she’s always up for learning something new (or baking it).
Julio Alvarez
Director of Operations, T-CHEST
Director of Operations
Julio is a true veteran to the industry, rising through the ranks of the cleaning business and finding a home at Bee Line for over 20 years. When he's not busy expertly leading his troops, you can find Julio playing soccer and spending time with his wife, 3 adorable boys, and a goldfish named Flipper! He has a soft spot in his heart for stuffed pizza with salad, and is a Cubs fan through and through. His favorite part of working at Bee Line is the strong teamwork.
Michael Robinson
Contracts Officer
Contracts Officer
Michael Robinson is Bee Line’s Contracts Officer with experience in legal services and financial industries. He’s held roles in contract management, analysis, and technical writing. With a law degree from Loyola University Chicago, Michael brings strong skills in contract drafting, negotiation, and documentation. Outside of work, he enjoys volleyball, exploring Chicago’s parks and restaurants, and fishing, especially when it’s ice-fishing season.
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Darryl Overstreet, MBA
Director of Client Success: T-CSCT | T-CHEST | CMIP
Director of Client Success
Darryl joins Bee Line as the Resident Regional Director overseeing our Advocate portfolio, bringing over 13 years of healthcare leadership experience. He has a proven track record of driving EVS initiatives and improving patient experiences at major hospitals like Advocate Lutheran General, Advocate Good Shepherd, and Advocate Condell. Darryl holds a master’s degree in Business Administration and is a CHEST and CSCT trainer. Outside of work, he enjoys coaching sports and spending time with his wife and four amazing kids.
Sierra Villarreal
Director of Operations, OSHA 10 Certified
Director of Operations
Sierra oversees operational performance, team development, and service excellence across the organization. Since joining Bee Line in September 2024 as an Area Manager, her strong leadership and commitment to operational excellence led to rapid advancement, first to Regional Manager and then to Director of Operations.
Sierra is passionate about developing high-performing teams, fostering accountability, and ensuring every client receives the highest standard of service.
Our Culture
At Bee Line, our workforce is not like most. Thanks to diligent hiring principles, we only hire the best out there, and have many long-tenured employees thanks to our supportive environment. We train everyone from the ground-up and always try to promote from within.
Our entire company follows the same guiding principles, our core values, to ensure a job well done, every time. Leading with a purpose and a mission sets the stage for every single decision we make, team member that we hire, and client that we protect.
OUR CORE VALUES
TAKE IT PERSONALLY.
START WITH KINDNESS.
EVERY CLIENT.
OUR ONLY CLIENT.
OUR ONLY CLIENT.
OUTPERFORM.
OVERDELIVER.
OVERDELIVER.
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