Janet R. Ford: A Visionary Leader in Cleanroom Solutions
Janet R. Ford, CEO and founder of Advanced Cleanroom Microclean (ACM), holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with a focus on Business Administration from Oregon State University (OSU). She has contributed to academia as a member of OSU’s Board of Practitioners in the Department of Microbiology, shaping curriculum development.
Her career began in quality control for a food manufacturing company in Oregon and later in sales of cleanroom products for a distributorship in California. While working with cleanroom consumables, Janet recognized a gap in specialized cleanroom cleaning services. Encouraged by her industry peers, she founded ACM to address the unique needs of cleanroom environments.
Reflecting on ACM’s origins, Janet notes, “The average janitorial company lacked the expertise to manage the complex organizational and technical challenges of cleanroom cleaning and compliance with cGMP regulations.” This observation remains true today, as ACM continues to set the industry standard.
Pioneering Solutions for Cleanroom Industries
Under Janet’s leadership, ACM was the first U.S. company to specialize in cleanroom cleaning, servicing industries like Aerospace, Semiconductor, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Devices. ACM’s innovative solutions help clients achieve critical particle reduction and comply with FDA Title 21, which mandates clean and sanitized facilities for drug, food, medical device, and cosmetic production.
Janet is also the CEO of Ford Technologies, Inc., a leading manufacturer of cleanroom products, including:
- NovaClean Floor Cleaner
- Lab & Glass Cleaner
- NovaHol
- LoNa Hand Soap
- NovaClean AFX (a green cleanroom detergent)
- Protohol (Deionized water and Isopropyl Alcohol blends)
A Legacy of Industry Contributions
Janet’s contributions extend far beyond ACM. She co-chaired a committee for the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Testing (IEST), co-authoring the “Recommended Practice IES-RP-23, Microorganisms in Cleanrooms.” As one of eleven U.S. delegates, she helps review and recommend revisions to ISO standards for the cleanroom industry.
Her expertise has been featured in numerous publications, symposiums, and tutorials on cleanroom and microcontamination practices. A hands-on leader, Janet develops management teams, authors training materials, and creates protocol systems to ensure ACM’s clients achieve effortless compliance.
An Authority in Cleanroom Excellence
Widely recognized as a global authority in cleanroom microcleaning, cGMP compliance, and Clean-Build construction services, Janet R. Ford’s visionary leadership continues to drive innovation and excellence in the cleanroom industry.