The national company is growing and renovating its Mason headquarters
By Bryn Dippold
Cintas, one of Cincinnati’s five Fortune 500 companies, announced plans to modernize its Ohio headquarters in Mason and create 125 new jobs, while retaining almost 1,300 jobs. The 43-acre corporate campus will be transformed thanks to a commitment to the community to grow and retain key senior-level talent and train the Cintas leaders of the future, according to a press release.
“We see this corporate headquarters transformation as a unique opportunity to extend our culture and values into the physical working environment,” said CEO Todd Schneider. “Our employee-partners are the lifeblood of our company—this initiative is about investing in a work environment that inspires them through seamless integration of indoor and outdoor spaces with the technology, flexibility and amenities to drive our business forward.”
The new office design is meant to encourage flexibility, employee wellness and collaboration in Cintas headquarters, a company that provides products and services like uniforms, mops, restroom supplies, first aid and safety training to its customers. JobsOhio is one of the collaborators for this revitalization project.
“Cintas is a cutting-edge, global leader that has been a strong Ohio partner for decades as it has grown and evolved through industry innovation,” said J.P. Nauseef, president and CEO of JobsOhio. “Cintas’ decision to provide a new, remarkable workplace for its employees is an example of the continuous forward momentum and originality on which Cintas’ reputation is built.”
The city of Mason is partnering with Cintas in the modernization of the headquarters.
“Cintas is a titan of industry with 44,000 employees globally and an iconic part of the city of Mason with 1,300 located at the Mason headquarters,” said Eric Hansen, Mason city manager. “We’re thrilled to secure this investment and continue to grow a Fortune 500 global corporate headquarters in our community.”
The revitalization is in the early stages of design but will include indoor spaces with natural light, outdoor work areas, innovation hubs and creativity zones.
“We appreciate the partnership with Mason, REDI Cincinnati and JobsOhio, who have laid the foundation for our continued growth,” said Jim Rozakis, executive vice president and COO of Cintas. “Our culture plays a role in every decision we make. It is our ultimate competitive advantage, and this investment in a creative and re-imagined workplace is a commitment to our employee-partners around our common beliefs, values and ethics.”
“We know our corporate partners value flexibility and autonomy while thriving in purpose-driven surroundings,” said Michele Blair, director of Economic Development in Mason. “We’re looking forward to this transformative project demonstrating the work environments of the future to attract companies and individuals with a shared passion for innovation, collaboration and meaningful work.”