Commercial cleaning firm names new COO

PALM HARBOR — Patrick Durkee has joined Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services, a Palm Harbor-based commercial cleaning franchisor, as chief operating officer. 

Durkee, according to a press release, is a U.S. Navy veteran and brings to his new role more than 25 years of experience in operations and team management. He comes to Office Pride from Cleveland-based Tradesmen International, where he served as vice president of operations. His background also includes stints with ServiceMaster and General Electric.