Mark Minasian

CEO & Co-Founder

Mark is a highly regarded industry executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience in facility services outsourcing. His entry into the market began in 1984 when, along with his brother and sister, he co-founded Bergensons Property Services Inc. in San Diego, California.

In 2000, he began the successful national expansion of the firm by focusing on retail service contract consolidations. By 2004, Bergensons was operating in 32 states. In 2005, Mark and management partnered with a Boston-based private equity firm and in 2007, he was named CEO. By 2010, Bergensons operated in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. In 2011, Mark partnered with Kohlberg and Company and Kellermeyer Building Services to form Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC (KBS). In 2014, after successfully leading the transformational KBS merger, Mark partnered with GI Partners, positioning KBS as the leading technology-enabled, multi-sector facility services platform in North America. After continued growth in both existing and new market sectors, in 2019, Mark led the company into a new chapter of development as KBS transitioned to an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L. P.

In 2020, as the COVID-19 crisis fundamentally changed entire business landscapes, Mark successfully led the KBS team in a major pivot for the company, deepening partnerships at scale, keeping essential services operating, and allowing for the reopening of many business sectors. Mark’s leadership continues to focus on delivering healthy operations that enable clients to stay ahead of the curve during these dynamic times.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Arts in international relations from The University of San Diego and served as a captain in the United States Army Reserve.

Christian Cornelius-Knudsen

President

Christian is a visionary leader with a proven track record for transforming domestic and global manufacturing and service businesses. He has more than 25 years of experience serving in leadership roles for prominent organizations focused on international manufacturing and service. Throughout his career, Christian has specialized in driving human capital and business strategy initiatives which have led to scaled growth and international development.

Prior to joining KBS, Christian served as Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Services for Brain Corp, a company with a focus on automated commercial cleaning technology. In that role, he was responsible for the company’s robotics technology, commercialization, market development, and global expansion. He was also responsible for the company’s OEM manufacturing, supplier, and customer partnerships around the world. Prior to Brain Corp he served as President and CEO of Nilfisk-Advance, Americas for 13 years.

He led the company’s successful turnaround to become the industry leader in design, manufacture, and marketing of professional cleaning equipment. He holds an MBA from the IMD Business School and a Master of Law from the University of Copenhagen.

Chris Studney

Chief Commercial Officer

Chris is a highly successful global real estate and facility services executive with more than 25 years of experience. He has an impressive track record of driving growth at scale with industry leading clients across a range of industries. Chris is known for his expertise in driving innovative solutions and enhanced value for Fortune 1000 clients, transforming operations and enablement processes, and creating successful account management teams.

Prior to joining KBS, Chris was with JLL, where he held numerous senior-level positions over a 12-year career, most recently as Global VP of Client & Growth. In that role, he was responsible for bringing the full scale and capabilities of JLL to its clients, while leading JLL’s Solutions, Proposals, Enablement, Sales Operations and Sales Compensation teams. Additionally, Chris led JLL’s Client Advisory Board and held multiple global strategic account leadership roles. Prior to JLL, Chris held various sales, business development and operational roles, and served as a board member for multiple organizations.

Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from Clemson University.

Norm Bishop

Chief Financial Officer

Norm is a seasoned financial executive with over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, strategy, and mergers and acquisitions. He has a proven track record of leading financial transformations in billion-dollar enterprises, driving value creation through data-driven decision making, and executing strategic initiatives that accelerate growth and operational excellence. Norm is known for his ability to align financial leadership with organizational goals, enabling long-term business success.

Before joining KBS, Norman served as Chief Financial Officer at J&J Worldwide Services, where he oversaw key financial operations and helped facilitate the company’s acquisition by CBRE Group. Prior to that, he held senior leadership positions at Cubic Corporation, Cubic Mission Solutions, and BB&T Capital Markets, where he managed mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, and financial operations across various sectors.

Norman holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and a Bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University.

Zulfiqar Rashid

CIO

Zulfiqar is responsible for all aspects of the company’s information technology functions. He joined KBS in 2015 and has nearly 30 years of experience in technology and general management across several industries, including government, defense, automotive, insurance, and facilities management. During his tenure at KBS, Zulfiqar has overseen the development of KBSForce™, the company’s proprietary technology platform that provides real-time information and tools to enable field managers to ensure high-quality service to customers. Prior to joining KBS, he was the Chief Database Officer at Solera, Inc. and held several executive leadership positions at Mitchell International. Zulfiqar has Six Sigma lean certifications and is a founding member of DICE Information and Enabling Technology, an initiative of DICE Foundation that mobilizes technology professionals of Pakistani origin around the world to use their expertise and experience to grow the Information Technology sector in Pakistan. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and an MBA with a minor in management information systems from Texas Tech University.

Deborah Mcfarlane

Chief Human Resources Officer

Deborah has more than 20 years of experience in executive human resource roles for domestic and global operations. She is known for her expertise in organizational transformation, attracting and developing talent, maximizing employee performance and engagement, and sustaining positive workplace cultures.

Prior to KBS, Deborah served as the Chief People Officer (CPO) for EmployBridge, the largest light industrial staffing firm, where she oversaw the centralization of the HR organization, while also driving individual performance and leadership accountability to accelerate company growth. Before EmployBridge, Deborah served as the Head of Human Resources for HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, where during an 18-year career she led the strategy and execution of human resources and business agendas that elevated service levels and top-line growth. She began her career at Home Depot Canada.

Deborah holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada.

Melissa Purcell

Chief Marketing Officer

Melissa has over 25 years of professional experience and a strong track record in building and leading global marketing and customer facing organizations in high-growth companies. Prior to joining KBS, Melissa held the position of Chief Customer Officer at Brain Corp, a company with a focus on robotic commercial cleaning technology. During her tenure, she was responsible for developing and executing the marketing strategy, product management, and leading the customer facing teams. Prior to Brain Corp, Melissa was Senior Vice President, Marketing and Customer Success at SmartDrive Systems, where she was responsible for developing the marketing strategy building the marketing team, creating the brand, and leading customer acquisition and retention, resulting in record growth and establishing the company as a leader in a new market category. Before SmartDrive, Melissa held senior positions at Accelrys, Inc. (now Biovia), WebSideStory Inc., a SaaS-based real-time analytics company acquired by Omniture/Adobe, and several San Diego venture-funded companies.

Melissa earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Georgetown University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of California, Irvine.