WBM - Key Persons


Bret J. Vaterlaus - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Bret started his career with Western Building Maintenance in 1974. He received his BAA degree in accounting and purchased the company in 1988. He has been involved in janitorial cleaning and fire/water damage restoration since 1981. From that point on, Bret has been involved in all large projects including all of the janitorial management growing the business from a Boise based company to one that has expanded into Washington, Oregon and Eastern Idaho. When not working, Bret is an avid mountain biker and also enjoys hiking throughout Idaho.

Jan Vaterlaus - Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
Jan joined the company in 1983 and was working on the specialty crew until he graduated from college with a BAA in accounting. At this point,he was placed in management over all carpet cleaning, window cleaning and restoration projects. He has provided training for each specialist and management of personnel, monitoring each project. Jan has been trained and certified in all aspects of specialty cleaning including mold remediation and construction cleaning. When not working at WBM, Jan has become quite good at making knives of all shapes and sizes. He also enjoys hunting, fishing and hiking.