Representative Rudy Yakym Honored with TRSA Legislator of the Year Award Following Nomination by Wildman CEO Josh Wildman

WARSAW, Ind. — Representative Rudy Yakym (IN-02) has been recognized by the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) with its prestigious Legislator of the Year Award, honoring his commitment to supporting American businesses and maintaining strong engagement with the textile services industry.

The award was presented during TRSA’s annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., where industry leaders from across the country gather to advocate for issues impacting the textile rental and facility services sector.

Representative Yakym was nominated by Josh Wildman, CEO of Wildman Business Group and a member of the TRSA Board of Directors, in recognition of his consistent support and accessibility to industry representatives.

Throughout his time in Congress, Yakym has demonstrated a genuine commitment to understanding the challenges and opportunities facing businesses in Indiana and across the nation.

During TRSA’s Annual Day on the Hill events, he has regularly met with industry members, engaged in meaningful discussions regarding legislative priorities, and made himself available to hear directly from employers and business leaders.

“Representative Yakym has always been willing to listen, engage, and learn about the issues affecting our industry,” said Josh Wildman, CEO of Wildman Business Group.

“Whether meeting with our team during Legislative Day, taking time for meaningful conversations, or helping arrange opportunities for industry leaders to better understand the legislative process, Rudy has consistently demonstrated a servant-leader mindset. He is deeply committed to the people and businesses he represents, and we’re proud to see him receive this well-deserved recognition.”

As a fourth-generation family-owned business headquartered in Indiana, Wildman Business Group has participated in TRSA advocacy efforts for many years, helping ensure the voice of independent textile service providers is represented in policy discussions affecting workforce development, manufacturing, business operations, and economic growth.

The Legislator of the Year Award recognizes elected officials who demonstrate exceptional leadership and engagement on issues important to the textile services industry.

Yakym’s accessibility, responsiveness, and ongoing partnership with industry stakeholders made him a standout candidate for the honor.

“Strong relationships between elected officials and local businesses are essential to building thriving communities and a healthy economy,” Wildman added. “Representative Yakym’s willingness to engage directly with employers and understand the real-world impact of policy decisions has made a meaningful difference.”

Wildman Business Group congratulates Representative Yakym on this achievement and thanks him for his continued service to Indiana’s Second Congressional District and support of the businesses and workers who drive the region’s economy.

About Wildman Business Group

Wildman Business Group is a fourth-generation family-owned and operated industrial laundry established in 1952.

The company supplies a variety of business solutions such as mats, uniforms, restroom programs, first aid, safety products, corporate apparel and promotional items, and restroom hygiene cleaning services known as CleanTeam through locations in Warsaw (headquarters), Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Griffith, Indiana; Holland and Detroit, Michigan; and Louisville and Springfield, Kentucky.

With more than 500 team members, Wildman is dedicated to its Purpose of Glorifying God by empowering people to flourish, its Vision to love and value people to wildly change lives, and its Mission to keep teams and facilities clean, safe, and looking great.

For more information, visit www.wildmanbg.com.

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