Doylestown, PA – February 2025 – CleanSpace is pleased to announce the promotion of two key executives, Nicholas Vermont and Brian Bennett, to leadership roles that will further accelerate our company’s expansion and innovation in the modular cleanroom industry.
Nicholas Vermont Named Chief Operating Officer (COO)
In recognition of his leadership and deep industry expertise, Nick Vermont has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Previously serving as Vice President of Estimating and Preconstruction, Nick has been instrumental in developing the processes and methodologies that have enabled CleanSpace to scale efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality and precision.
Glenn VandeGrift, President of CleanSpace
“With over two decades in the manufacturing and design-build cleanroom sector, Nick has built the operational backbone of CleanSpace. His ability to drive process innovation, optimize project execution, and align cross-functional teams has been critical to our success. As COO, Nick will ensure that our operational strategies continue to set new industry benchmarks.”
Nick, a Drexel University engineering graduate, will oversee company-wide operations, focusing on execution, scalability, and ensuring CleanSpace remains the industry leader in high-performance modular cleanroom solutions.
Brian Bennett Promoted to Executive Vice President (EVP)
Brian Bennett has been elevated to Executive Vice President (EVP), expanding his role from VP of Sales to a more comprehensive leadership position. With 35 years of experience in the cleanroom industry, Brian has been a driving force behind CleanSpace’s market leadership, successfully executing some of the most complex and large-scale cleanroom projects worldwide.
George Wiker, CEO of CleanSpace
“Brian is a visionary in our industry. His ability to understand the evolving needs of our clients, forge strong partnerships, and strategically position CleanSpace for long-term success is unmatched. As EVP, he will drive our business forward, ensuring we remain the first choice for life science and high-tech clients looking for world-class cleanroom solutions.”
Holding a degree in Business from Scranton University, Brian will oversee CleanSpace’s overarching commercial strategy, business growth initiatives, and long-term market positioning.
Scaling for the Future
Glenn Vandegrift, President of CleanSpace
“Nick and Brian have played a crucial role in refining and expanding the strong foundation, elevating CleanSpace’s operations and strategy to new levels of excellence. Their leadership, vision, and relentless drive will be instrumental in the next phase of our growth. We are building something extraordinary at CleanSpace, and with Nick and Brian at the helm of operations and strategy, CleanSpace is poised for an era of unprecedented growth and excellence.”
