How she shines: Lisa's impact extends far beyond business results. Through her leadership of the Set Aside Program, she has transformed a single partnership into a nationwide network of more than 12 State Use partners, creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals who are blind, vision impaired, or living with disabilities. Her vision has helped establish partnerships with organizations such as Austin Lighthouse for the Blind, Blind Industries & Services of Maryland, and numerous other State Use agencies across the country.
Under Lisa's leadership, these partners receive components of finished goods and employ individuals who might otherwise face significant barriers to finding meaningful work. The assembled products are then made available to federal, state, and local government entities in accordance with State Use laws, creating a sustainable model that delivers both economic and social impact. By bringing together public sector customers, nonprofit organizations, and manufacturing partners, Lisa has fostered a program that creates opportunities, strengthens communities, and provides customers with high-quality solutions.
What began as a single partnership has grown into a thriving program that continues to expand year after year. Lisa remains committed to identifying new partners and creating additional opportunities for individuals with disabilities to participate in meaningful employment. The success of the program is not only measured by its growth but by the lives it has changed and the communities it has enriched.
A defining characteristic of Lisa's leadership is her ability to inspire a "Partnership in Purpose" mindset among everyone she works with. Whether collaborating with customers, channel partners, nonprofit organizations, or internal teams, she consistently demonstrates that business success and social responsibility can go hand in hand. Her passion for building relationships and finding innovative ways to serve both customers and communities has become a hallmark of her leadership style.
Lisa's influence can be seen not only in the program's expansion but also in the culture of inclusion, collaboration, and purpose she has cultivated throughout her career. She has shown that creating opportunities for underserved populations is not just the right thing to do, but a powerful way to drive lasting value for organizations and communities alike.
For her commitment to advancing inclusive employment, her ability to build impactful partnerships, and her dedication to creating meaningful change across the country, Lisa exemplifies what it means to be an influential woman in the cleaning industry. Her leadership continues to leave a lasting legacy, proving that purpose-driven innovation can improve lives while delivering exceptional business results.
Lisa is an extremely strong leader who embodies the core values of the company and strives to bring a vision into the space that is unique and solution-oriented. She is approachable, knowledgeable, and ground-breaking.
Years in the industry: 17 years
Job responsibilities: Lisa Barry's impact extends far beyond business performance. Through her visionary leadership of the Set Aside Program, she has transformed what began as a single partnership into a nationally recognized network of more than 12 State Use organizations, creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals who are blind, vision impaired, or living with disabilities. Her commitment to building inclusive workforce solutions has established partnerships with respected organizations, such as Austin Lighthouse for the Blind, Blind Industries & Services of Maryland, and numerous State Use agencies across the United States. Under Lisa's leadership, these organizations receive product components for assembly and fulfillment, creating sustainable employment opportunities for individuals who often face significant barriers to entering the workforce. The finished products are then supplied to federal, state, and local government agencies in compliance with State Use requirements, creating a powerful ecosystem that delivers economic value while advancing meaningful social impact. By successfully bringing together public-sector customers, nonprofit organizations, manufacturing partners, and channel stakeholders, Lisa has developed a program that strengthens communities, empowers individuals, and consistently delivers high-quality solutions to customers nationwide. What began as a single initiative has evolved into a thriving and expanding national program. Through strategic vision, relentless advocacy, and a deep commitment to inclusion, Lisa continues to identify new partnerships and create additional opportunities for individuals with disabilities to build meaningful careers. The program's success is measured not only by its continued growth but also by the countless lives impacted, families supported, and communities strengthened through access to dignified employment.
A defining characteristic of Lisa's leadership is her unwavering belief in a true "Partnership in Purpose." Whether collaborating with customers, channel partners, nonprofit leaders, government agencies, or internal teams, she consistently demonstrates that exceptional business results and social responsibility are not competing priorities, but complementary objectives. Her ability to unite diverse stakeholders around a shared mission has become one of her most distinguishing leadership qualities. Lisa's influence extends well beyond the expansion of the Set Aside Program. She has cultivated a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and service that inspires those around her to think differently about how business can create positive change. Through her example, she has demonstrated that investing in underserved populations is not only the right thing to do but also a powerful driver of innovation, sustainable growth, and long-term value creation.
For her exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to inclusive employment, and ability to build partnerships that create lasting social and economic impact, Lisa exemplifies the very best of what it means to be an influential woman in the cleaning industry. Her legacy is reflected not only in the success of the program she built but in the opportunities she has created for others and the countless lives she continues to influence through purpose-driven leadership.
As Sales Vice President, Lisa leads the development and execution of market strategies across the Government and Education segments, while overseeing the Public Sector sales organization at Clorox Purell ProCare. She is responsible for driving growth, strengthening channel partnerships, and delivering customer-focused solutions across federal, state, and local agencies, as well as K-12 and Higher Education institutions.
Career path: Since joining the organization in 2009, Lisa has held progressive leadership roles spanning contracts, operations, business development, and sales. This diverse experience enables her to connect strategy to execution and deliver measurable results in complex public-sector environments. As an action-oriented leader, Lisa is known for building trusted end-user relationships and designing programs that address unmet customer needs. She combines deep market expertise with a strong focus on execution, empowering her team and partners to deliver innovative, compliant, and cost-effective solutions that improve outcomes for the organizations and communities they serve.