Robert Rivadeneira, CBSE
CEO, York Building Services, Inc.
Robert Rivadeneira is the CEO of York Building Services, Inc., a premier commercial cleaning company based in Northern New Jersey, servicing the Tri-State Area since 1997. Under his leadership, York Building Services has achieved significant growth, earning recognition as a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree in 2023, 2024 and 2025 and was recognized as NJ Family Business of the Year in 2022. Robert's entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to delivering innovative service solutions has positioned the company as a trusted partner for building owners, property managers and facility managers seeking consistent, high-quality cleaning solutions.
In addition to his role at York Building Services, Robert is actively involved in leadership positions for the New York City chapter of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), serving as the past Board President from July 2025-July 2026 and previous Membership Chair for 2024 - 2025, where he is committed to supporting entrepreneurial growth and leadership development. With a commitment to continuous growth and learning, he has engaged in executive education programs through EO, including the Elevating Finance & Operations program at Wharton, and completed a three-year Entrepreneurial Master’s Program (EMP) at MIT.
Robert grew up immersed in the janitorial industry, gaining early insights into the challenges and opportunities of building and operating a BSC. His journey began in the family business, started by his father as a secondary income source while chasing the American Dream. Beginning with cleaning toilets, Robert worked his way up, acquiring the diverse skills required to succeed in a highly competitive market. Committed to honoring this legacy of hard work, Robert now aims to do his part to help shape the future of the commercial cleaning industry through a leadership role on the board of BSCAI.