04/03/2026
Today is truly bittersweet. After 10 years of working side by side with my husband and building our business together, today will be my last day with American Tile Cleaning & Hard Surface Restoration.
Over the past decade, both my strengths and weaknesses have been tested in ways I never expected. I wouldn’t change a minute of it, because every challenge brought a lesson that helped me grow.
The greatest lesson of all has been discovering just how strong Ken and I are as partners in life. If you ever want the ultimate marriage test—run a business together! Through it all, he has proven to be the best partner I could ever ask for.
American Tile Cleaning was never part of our original plan. Ken was out of work and simply created a job for himself. We had no idea it would grow into what it is today. When he asked me to leave my career in the beauty industry to help full-time with marketing, sales, and building systems, I never imagined I’d end up doing the hands-on, down-and-dirty work too—but I did!
Now I can proudly say I grout, caulk, seal, hone, polish… and everything in between. I’ve learned more than I ever thought possible, both personally and professionally.
While I am stepping away, Ken will continue on with American Tile Cleaning, providing the same quality service our clients have come to know and love.
As for me, I’m excited to share that I will be starting a new chapter with the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Department (and no—I will not be a deputy 😊). I’ll be working in the office, and I’m truly looking forward to this new opportunity.
I would also like to sincerely thank everyone who was contacted during my background check. Your support and kind words mean more to me than I can express.
Thank you to all of our clients, friends, and family who have supported us over the years—it has meant the world to me.
Pictures below, first job I ever worked with Ken & today.
Heidi Brooks