How can I reset an Iphone or Ipad associated to an Icloud account?

I have several company Iphones and Ipads that have been returned to me with Icloud accounts associated to them.  The users did not use the corporate email address but rather a personal email address, so I do not have the passwords on these accounts.  How do I do a factory default so I can re-iussue these to new users without the icloud password?

Hello larrys29,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
The issue you're describing is a security feature called Activation Lock.  Without the Apple ID password of the account, you will not be able to erase and restore the devices.
iCloud: Activation Lock
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13695
Take care,
Alex H.

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