Our Team

Gary P. Nichols, Sr. - President & Chief Executive Officer

Gary is the owner, founder and president of Industrial Cleaners. After 25 years of service with CSXT, Gary founded Industrial Cleaners and launched the company in the fall of 1987. Gary has more than 25 years experience in the railcar cleaning industry - building long term relationships with customers such as Chevron Chemical/Americas Styrenics, G.E. Plastics/Sabic and Huntsman Chemical. His extensive knowledge of railroad operations in the Mid-Ohio Valley has been an invaluable resource for the Industrial Cleaners customers for many years.

Gary P. Nichols, Jr. - Vice President / Operations Manager

Joining the Industrial Cleaners team after graduating high school in 1988, Gary Nichols Jr. has developed an extensive knowledge of the railcar and bulk material transloading industries through hands-on experience. He is the day-to-day general manager of the entire Industrial Cleaners operation.

Robert M. Nichols - Vice President

An Ohio University graduate, Robert left the company in 2001 to pursue a career in law enforcement, but is still available for special projects as needed.

Sharon L. Nichols - Accounts & Billing Manager

Sharon co-founded Industrial Cleaners in 1987, with her husband Gary Nichols Sr.

Gary P. Nichols, III - Wash Bay Supervisor

Gary P. Nichols, III serves as Wash Bay Supervisor at Industrial Cleaners.

Andrew Nichols - Wash Bay Supervisor

Andrew Nichols serves as Wash Bay Supervisor at Industrial Cleaners.