Kerley Appointed Standard Textile VP of Textile Division

Standard Textile Co., Inc., a healthcare and hospitality textiles supplier, has appointed Frank Kerley as Vice President of its Textile Division.

About the Role

Kerley will lead one of the company’s core businesses, with oversight of strategic direction, growth initiatives, and operational performance across its Healthcare and Hospitality textile markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction and growth initiatives for the Textile Division.
• Oversee operational performance in Healthcare and Hospitality textile markets.
• Expand high-impact product categories, including surgical textiles, Scrubin® uniform solutions, and clinical performance solutions.
• Provide executive guidance to Standard Textile’s Consultative Services group, partnering with healthcare providers to improve efficiency and outcomes through data-driven linen program and process optimization.
• Modernize sales education strategy, including updated curricula and digital learning tools.

Experience

Since rejoining Standard Textile in 2023 as Vice President of Business Development, Kerley has played a key role in expanding product categories and modernizing sales education. His career with Standard Textile began in sales and sales leadership before he was promoted to Vice President of Integrated Services, overseeing several key corporate functions.

Prior to his return, he spent 25 years at United Audit Systems, where he served as Executive Vice President and led the development and commercialization of technologically enabled services in the healthcare revenue cycle industry.

Leadership Quote

“Frank has made a meaningful impact since returning to Standard Textile,” said Alex Heiman, president of Standard Textile. “His leadership, experience and strategic vision position us well to accelerate growth and deliver even greater value to our customers across the markets we serve.”