NEW YORK, June 29, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ABM (NYSE:ABM), a leading provider of facility solutions, today announced the appointment of Tom Gallo as the company's new vice president and treasurer. In this capacity, Gallo will be responsible for the company's cash and liquidity management, capital structure, and will lead all banking relationships associated with the company's syndicated credit facility.

"Along with his financial acumen, Tom brings nearly a decade of operational experience at ABM to this role," said Anthony Scaglione, ABM Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "I am pleased to have someone with his financial skill and vast operational acumen stepping into this critical role as we seek to grow and reach our strategic goals."

In his 11-plus years with ABM, Gallo has held numerous roles with the company. In his most recent role as Regional Vice President for the Onsite janitorial, security and facilities engineering businesses in New England, Connecticut and upstate New York, he grew revenues by 20%, while focusing on margin improvement and managing an employee base of 4,000. 

"I am honored by this appointment at such a critical time for ABM," said Gallo. "The company has made tremendous strides in recent years in solidifying our position in the marketplace, and I look forward to contributing to our continued growth in this new role."

Gallo is a graduate of Villanova University and has his MBA from Cornell University.

ABOUT ABM

ABM (NYSE:ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues of approximately $5.0 billion and 118,000 employees in over 300 offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM's service capabilities include electrical & lighting, energy solutions, facilities engineering, HVAC & mechanical, janitorial, landscape & turf, parking and security, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions. ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban and rural areas to properties of all sizes — from schools and bank branches to the largest and most complex facilities, such as airports, hospitals and manufacturing plants. ABM Industries Incorporated, which operates through its subsidiaries, was founded in 1909. For more information, visit www.abm.com.

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