AuSAE member and former Melbourne Chapter Committee Member, John Clohessy passed away on Saturday the 27 September after a three year battle with cancer, a fight fought well and unknown to many. John had been a long term member of AuSAE was a great contributor the Association and to the sector.

John was passionate about his vision for the betterment of cleaning and property services industry, and will be remembered through his companies Changing Directions, Better Managed Contracts and CiMAS technologies. He was dedicated to the time he gave to the Building Service Contractors Association of Australia (BSCAA) for more than 10 years, as well as four years as the Victorian association’s executive director. John is survived by dear friend Pat in Melbourne, his children and grandchildren in Perth.