About Windy City Linen

Rob earned a BBA in accounting from the University of Iowa and spent ten years in public accounting, specializing in small business and tax planning.

He then branched out into dry cleaning, where he oversaw day-to-day operations. Spotting an under-served market, Rob and his brother grew the business into one of the largest dry cleaners on the North Shore.

While there, Rob and his partners saw a similar opening in event linen and started Windy City Linen. Combining their production and retail experience, they have built it into one of the premier providers of event linen in the Chicagoland area.

Henry, one of the founders of Windy City Linen, serves as the organization's Chief Operating Officer, working directly with department managers to achieve the company's goals.

Henry prides himself on providing the best products and service to our clients. Prior to Windy City Linen, Henry came from a third-generation family of food manufacturing. Henry brings a wealth of management experience to the company.

With over 20 years of management experience, Marcela has proven her reliability and determination leading our daily operations and Sales teams, optimizing client experiences, and driving business development.

Marcela joined the Windy City Linen team in 2009, growing from an ambitious Customer Service Representative to General Manager. Marcela's vast knowledge and experience in the linen industry has proven invaluable to the success of Windy City Linen.

A member of the Catering Executive's Club and an active member in the special events industry, Marcela brings her passion for building and maintaining customer relationships to the forefront of her role. A Chicago native, Marcela enjoys traveling and spending quality time with family and friends.

With 35 years in the event industry, Debra helps clients bring their celebrations to life through thoughtful linen and rental selections. Her energy, attention to detail, and genuine care for her clients have earned her numerous accolades and a reputation for excellence.

Known as the team cheerleader, Debra encourages everyone around her to be their best, personally and professionally, with her signature “Go get ’em!” spirit. Outside of work, she volunteers as a breast cancer mentor with Imerman Angels. She calls Chicago home, along with her three French bulldogs, and loves exploring the city’s food and culture.

A native of Wisconsin, Tera has achieved a lot in her 20 years in the special events industry. She is a role model for the entire Windy City brand.

During her long and distinguished career in the hospitality field through various positions in the Milwaukee area, she never wavered in the values that have made her special to her team and customers alike: a positive outlook, incredible energy, strong leadership, and an ever-present smile.

When not in the role of @terathelinenlady, she spends the nights as a “mom” uber, transporting kids to various sporting events or traveling with family.

Brooke is an outside sales specialist with over 20 years of sales experience. A native of the Chicago area her entire life, Brooke graduated from Southern Illinois University with a BS in Interior Architectural Design.

In 2021, Brooke brought her experience in sales and the special event industry to Windy City Linen. “My combined passion for design and past professional background of Country Club Management and Event Planning makes event decor sales the perfect career for me! I love that my work takes me to the most beautiful spaces, gifted the opportunity to work with creative people and no two projects are ever the same.”

She continues to live in the greater Chicago area, where she enjoys networking with organizations associated with professional and personal interests. Brooke aspires to establish and sustain strong relationships among the Windy City team and clients. In her free time, Brooke enjoys time with her friends, family including her Bernedoodle George Michael, and traveling.