About Us
Founded in 1972 by Jim and Marta Nixon, the first location of The Cleaners was in Greeley, Colorado. Jim and Marta were schoolteachers in Texas prior to entering the garment care business. They selected the Colorado location because of its growth potential and beautiful scenery. Through the years, the company has grown to include eight locations and over fifty employees. Jim has served the industry as president of the Rocky Mountain Fabricare Association (RMFA) and went on to serve on the Board of Directors of the International Fabricare Institute. This included four years as Director for District 7 (which encompasses ten western states) and one year as President of the national association. Marta also served as president of the Rocky Mountain Fabricare Association and was supportive of Jim's association work until her death in 1997 from breast cancer. The Cleaners is a strong supporter of The American Cancer Societies programs in Weld and Larimer counties. Click on the logos at the bottom of this page for more information on Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society.
Family Tradition
The family tradition continues as the Nixon's daughter, Mary Marta, and her husband Brad Ewing are both active in the business. Brad is general manager of the operation and he too has served as president of the Rocky Mountain Fabricare Association. Brad has also served as the District 7 District Committee Member (DCM) on the IFI board of directors. Brad holds the Certified Environmental Dry Cleaner designation from IFI.
