Tersus Solutions Named Matt Williams as New COO
The Denver-based cleaning tech firm tapped the former Topo Designs executive to scale its waterless operations.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in People
Tersus Solutions appointed Matt Williams as chief operating officer to oversee its expanding footprint in the sustainable garment care industry. The company uses proprietary waterless CO2 technology to provide cleaning services for brands including lululemon and Arc'teryx.
Why it matters
For operations leaders, this hire highlights the push to integrate specialized industrial technology into the supply chains of major retail partners. The move signals a focus on scaling the operational infrastructure required to manage high-volume, resource-efficient cleaning.
Tersus Solutions saved 2.6 million gallons of water in 2025 using its patented CO2 cleaning technology. The new COO, Matt Williams, brings seven years of experience from his previous tenure as CEO at Topo Designs.
The players
Matt Williams
The new COO of Tersus Solutions who previously served as CEO of Topo Designs and in operations roles at Raide and Exxel Outdoors.
Tersus Solutions
A Denver-based firm providing industrial-scale waterless cleaning services to major retail brands using CO2 technology.
The details
Tersus Solutions provides bulk cleaning services for brands like New Balance and The North Face by utilizing waterless CO2 technology. By replacing traditional water-intensive methods, the process enables industrial-scale cleaning that aligns with the sustainability targets of major retail partners. Williams brings prior operational experience from roles at Raide, Exxel Outdoors, and Rentokil Initial.
Timeline
October 13, 2026: Matt Williams was appointed COO of Tersus Solutions.
2025: Tersus Solutions saved 2.6 million gallons of water.
Market Landscape
This appointment follows a documented industry trend of service providers scaling water-efficient technology to meet the sustainability requirements of major apparel retailers. It positions the company to further integrate its services into the supply chains of large-scale, sustainability-focused firms.
Operators in the retail and logistics space should monitor how this transition affects the scaling of waterless cleaning capabilities for large-brand contracts. Suppliers should evaluate whether adopting similar resource-efficient technologies creates a competitive advantage with retail partners.
The takeaway
The addition of an executive with experience at both local and international scale suggests an intent to move beyond niche applications. Operators should watch for whether this shift leads to increased capacity for smaller-scale retail partnerships in the Denver area.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Sgbonline.
