12/18/2025
The Meet the Family of Companies series kicks off with the company that started it all — Service Management Systems.
Founded in 1988 by Bill Coakley, SMS began with a bold vision: to deliver exceptional facility services through innovation, integrity, and a genuine commitment to people. What started as a small, service-driven company has grown into a nationwide family of businesses supporting industries across janitorial, maintenance, hospitality, and safety.
At SMS, the culture is built around one powerful phrase — “Whatever it Takes!” It’s more than a slogan; it’s a mindset that defines how the company serves its partners, supports its teams, and shows up for its communities. Guided by its core values of service, integrity, respect, and teamwork, SMS continues to create meaningful opportunities for its people and lasting value for its clients.
Stay tuned as the series continues, introducing the incredible companies that make up the SMS Holdings family!