Diamond has one of the most experienced and diverse management teams in the industry. From our President and CEO, who has over 25 years of senior management experience in the building maintenance industry, to every executive, manager, and janitor, the Diamond team features world-class expertise and a steadfast dedication to success.

Our management structure consists of senior executives who are based throughout the country, with well-structured communication lines and proven controls to deliver exceptional operational efficiency. For clients, this means that an experienced manager is always close by and that personnel and systems are immediately accessible.

Derek C. Smith, President/CEO

Since the founding of Diamond Contract Services in 1993, Derek Smith has built a stable and ethical workforce of over 1,200 employees. Mr. Smith has created a dynamic corporate culture that demonstrates integrity from top to bottom. Through his hands-on approach, he also has ensured that the Diamond-built team is focused, reliable, customer-driven, and honorable.

Mr. Smith possesses almost thirty years of industry experience in senior management with a strong emphasis on Accounting and Finance. Prior to Diamond, he was the Chief Financial Officer of Pedus Service, an international, multi-service company specializing in food, security, housekeeping, janitorial, and office services with annual revenue of $2 billion and a workforce of over 30,000 employees.

Mr. Smith holds a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Los Angeles in Accounting, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the UCLA Anderson School of Management with a concentration in Finance and Strategic Planning.

Russell Richey, Vice President of Operations

Mr. Richey is in charge of Diamond's Western U.S. region and is largely responsible for the company's current success. Mr. Richey brings more than twenty-five years of related experience, with an emphasis on managing budgets, quality control, customer relations, monitoring labor relations and regulations, developing training programs, and directing all regional supervision. His results-oriented leadership style has earned him honor and distinction within the organization and industry.

Mr. Richey's well-versed background includes senior management positions with Johnson & Johnson, Inc., General Motors, and Kraft General Foods. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business, and a Master of Business Administration degree from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (inactive) in the State of Michigan.

Jorge Gomez, Vice President of Human Resources

Mr. Gomez comes to Diamond with more than fifteen years of experience in the areas of Human Resources and Employee/Labor Relations. He worked primarily in the Aerospace & Defense Industry having worked for Northrop Grumman Corporation for over 13 years. Mr. Gomez most recently held the Corporate Director of Executive Staffing position at their corporate offices in Century City, CA. During Mr. Gomez’s tenure with Northrop Grumman, he held numerous management positions that include: Employee & Labor Relations Manager, Corporate Talent Acquisition Manager and Human Resources Generalist. Diamond’s pro-active Human Resources team, built and spearheaded by Mr. Gomez, is responsible for the company's health, welfare and workers compensation benefits, talent management, legal compliance, and evaluating and formulating policies relating to company personnel and employee recordkeeping.

Keith Michaels, Director of Corporate Communications

Mr. Michaels is directly responsible for the development and production of Diamond’s business proposals, brochures, and other marketing materials and written communications, both external and internal. He also provides support for the company’s quality control and training programs, information technology systems, and policies and procedures, as well as the development of strategic marketing tactics to provide leads and bid opportunities for Diamond’s regional markets.

Mr. Michaels brings twenty years of industry experience in business communications, training, quality control, software, computer technology, and sales and marketing. His skill set includes graphic design, software design and programming, technical and business writing and communication, digital photography and videography, teaching, and computer technology. He is a graduate of the American Conservatory of Music, Chicago, Illinois, holding Bachelor of Music Performance and Master of Music Theory degrees.