How she shines: Damaris combines nearly three decades of executive leadership with a passion for serving businesses, strengthening communities, and empowering women. Prior to becoming a business owner, Damaris spent 28 years with a Fortune 500 company, culminating in her role as Vice President of Service and Experience. Throughout her corporate career, she built expertise in leadership, operational excellence, customer experience, and developing high-performing teams—experience she now leverages to lead a thriving commercial cleaning company.
Damaris shines as a leader within the commercial cleaning industry and the business community. Just one example is her commitment as Chapter Leader for Business Networking International (BNI). Within Office Pride, she currently serves as the Franchise Advisory Council (FAC) Co-Chair and representative for the southern region of the U.S. In 2023, her franchise earned the Office Pride Standards of Excellence Award, recognizing outstanding operational performance and commitment to Office Pride’s core values. In 2024, she received Office Pride’s prestigious Beverly McQueen Brand Ambassador Award in recognition of her leadership and commitment to the brand. In 2025, her franchise was honored as an Office Pride Franchise of the Year nominee, recognizing the organization’s growth, service excellence, and leadership within the franchise system. Her continued success and leadership in franchising inspire women throughout the business community.
Damaris has been recognized by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) as a national member, which acknowledges her leadership and commitment to both diversity and empowering women. Most recently, Damaris was invited to deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Women in Construction event (hosted by the Construction Industry Education Foundation), where she inspired attendees with her message, “Built to Last,” encouraging women to embrace resilience, authenticity, and leadership in traditionally male-dominated industries.
Damaris is committed to building meaningful relationships throughout the San Antonio business community by delivering exceptional commercial cleaning services rooted in integrity, excellence, and customer care. She believes every client partnership is an opportunity to create healthier workplaces while making a lasting impact beyond the buildings her team serves. Additionally, community service remains at the heart of Damaris’ leadership philosophy. Under her guidance, Damaris’ Office Pride franchise actively supports initiatives such as Angel Tree; disaster relief efforts, including donating cleaning supplies to families affected by the 2025 Kerrville, Texas, floods; the Community for Life Foundation scholarship program; and numerous charitable initiatives alongside customers and community partners. She believes that successful businesses have a responsibility to invest in the communities they serve, creating lasting partnerships that extend far beyond commercial cleaning. Through servant leadership, business excellence, empowering women, and a steadfast commitment to people, Damaris continues to inspire others while helping organizations create cleaner, healthier, and more productive workplaces throughout South Texas.
Years in the industry: 5 years
Job responsibilities: Damaris is a Franchise Owner who is responsible for managing the business, employees, and client relationships.
Career path: Damaris is a former corporate professional with over 20 years of experience managing leaders, individual contributors, and high-performing teams in the retail and services industries. Through a career transition, she decided to embark on a new adventure and is now a Franchise Owner for Office Pride.
Best advice received: Seek out your calling and choose a career that aligns with your personal values and high standards for customer excellence—advice that led Damaris to select Office Pride after evaluating many franchise opportunities.
Fun fact: Damaris loves fashion and has owned an online women's fashion boutique. She is also a big Philadelphia Eagles fan, despite living in Texas, and participates in a Fantasy Football competition every year.