Jim & Jacinda Willingham own and run New Day Window Cleaning in Lubbock, Texas. They organized the first and only "Southwest Window Cleaners Seminar" in December of 1988. There, the International Window Cleaning Association was formed. Jim and Jacinda contacted quite a few manufacturers and they were very supportive. About 35 people showed up. But that was all it took to get the ball rolling. Rod Woodward was one of the Attendees as well as Marty Racenstein of JRacenstein and Michael Smahlik of Ettore. Jim was a member of the International Window Cleaning Association Board of Directors for several years.

Jim Willingham has traveled the world both learning and teaching window cleaning. Jim became the representative for JRacenstein and the Water Fed Pole systems. He traveled all over the U.S. and gave demos. He also recorded quite a few video presentations for Racentsteins on-line catalog.

On a personal note, Jim and I spoke several times about Master Window Cleaners of America and e-mailed often. He was to host the Master Window Cleaners of America seminar in October of 2008 in Lubbock Texas. I was fortunate to get some excellent advice from Jim.

The window cleaning industry wasn't molded by giants, but shaped by visionaries with the courage to go forward.

Jim Willingham passed away April 10th 2008.

Jack Nelson, Director, Master Window Cleaners of America

Reference: American Window Cleaner Magazine Various Issues

COMMENTS:

What a nice thing. I know Jim would be completely happy.

Thank you,
Jacinda

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