Advanced Laundry Systems LLC was founded in 2007 by Rob and Diane Burgess. The company is headquartered in Golden, Colorado and specializes in the sales, service, and parts for commercial laundry equipment. Advanced Laundry Systems is an authorized dealer for several brands of commercial laundry equipment, including Dexter, UniMac, Speed Queen, and B&C. The company also offers a variety of other services, such as installation, repair, and maintenance.
Advanced Laundry Systems has a team of experienced and qualified technicians who are committed to providing excellent customer service. The company is proud to be a part of the commercial laundry industry and is committed to providing its customers with the best possible products and services.
Advanced Laundry Systems Team Members
Meet Our Team
Turner McDonald
Sales
Turner McDonald joined Advanced Laundry Systems in 2022 as a newcomer to the laundry industry. Since then, he has developed a strong working knowledge of both on-premise and coin-operated laundry environments through hands-on experience and continuous learning.
During his time with Advanced Laundry Systems, Turner has gained a solid understanding of equipment solutions, customer needs, and the day-to-day operational challenges found in both commercial and self-service laundry settings. His growing expertise has made him a trusted resource for clients seeking efficient, reliable, and customized laundry solutions.
Turner’s dedication to learning the industry and his commitment to delivering quality support have made him a valuable and dependable member of the Advanced Laundry Systems team.
Melissa Roberts
Laundromat Specialist
Melissa Roberts is a laundry industry professional with 28 years of hands-on experience spanning operations, development, technology, and consulting. She began her career in 1998 in Atlanta with Southern Automatic, where she gained foundational experience that would shape a lifelong career dedicated to the laundromat business.
Over the course of nearly three decades, Melissa has been involved in virtually every aspect of laundromat ownership and development. Her experience includes building new stores from the ground up, upgrading and replacing equipment in existing locations, identifying and evaluating new sites, and advising owners on best practices for efficiency, profitability, and long-term success. She has worked with both first-time owners and seasoned operators, providing practical, real-world guidance grounded in experience—not theory.
Melissa is highly adept with laundromat technology and systems, combining a strong technical background with a solid understanding of marketing and customer experience. Her career has taken her across the country, visiting laundromats in a wide range of markets, diagnosing operational challenges, and helping owners improve performance through smarter layouts, better equipment choices, and modern operational strategies.
Known for her approachable style and deep industry knowledge, Melissa brings a rare blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and hands-on problem solving. She is passionate about helping laundromat owners build stronger, more efficient, and more profitable businesses—and about advancing the industry through practical insight, innovation, and experience.
Robert Burgess II
Sales
Robert Burgess II is a Sales and Customer Service Representative with over eight years of sales experience and twelve years in customer service. Having been around commercial laundry operations since childhood, Robert brings a deep, practical understanding of the industry.
He specializes in helping customers identify reliable, efficient commercial laundry equipment solutions while providing knowledgeable, service-focused support at every stage of the process. Robert’s experience and commitment to customer success make him a trusted partner for clients seeking dependable laundry solutions