MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/search?q=%24SERV&src=ctag” target=”_blank”gt;$SERVlt;/agt; lt;a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/earnings?src=hash” target=”_blank”gt;#earningslt;/agt;–ServiceMaster
Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SERV), a leading provider of
essential services to residential and commercial customers in the
termite, pest control, cleaning and restoration markets, today announced
Greg Rutherford has succeeded Deni Naumann as president of Terminix
Commercial.
“We are strengthening our Terminix Commercial team to continue
delivering on the commitment we have made towards this important
ServiceMaster business. Greg joining us is a great next step to build on
the progress we are making with this fast-growing commercial pest
management business, which has benefited from a strong foundation built
under Deni’s incredible leadership,” said Nik Varty, ServiceMaster chief
executive officer. “Our commercial business will greatly benefit from
Greg’s leadership and experience in developing people, building strong
teams, delivering strong results, and cultivating frontline-led
organizations.”
Rutherford joins ServiceMaster from Republic Services, a Fortune 300
company and leader in solid waste and recycling services, where he was
division president of Energy and Environmental Solutions. In his 13
years at Republic Services, Rutherford worked his way up through roles
of increasing responsibility, including general manager, market vice
president, area president and region vice president.
Prior to joining Republic Services, Rutherford held the role of director
of operations and sales, at The Scooter Store. Prior to that, he was a
commercial airline pilot for United Airlines and a Fighter Pilot in the
U.S. Air Force. He holds a B.S. from Texas State University in San
Marcos, Texas.
The company also announced the promotion of Aric Schroeder to vice
president of National Accounts and general manager of Copesan Services,
succeeding Deni Naumann, and reporting to Rutherford. He will be
responsible for continuing the strategic direction for Copesan and
Terminix National Accounts and will oversee the Copesan Operating
Companies, Holder’s Pest Solutions and Wil-Kil Pest Control.
“I want to thank Deni Naumann who has shared her desire to spend more
time with her family and community in retirement but, to ensure a smooth
transition and continuity of the established direction of Terminix
Commercial, will remain in a consultative role with ServiceMaster,”
added Varty. “Since joining us through the Copesan acquisition, she has
provided incredible leadership and shown us a path toward sustainable,
profitable growth in our important commercial and national accounts pest
control businesses.”
About ServiceMaster
ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. is a leading provider of termite and
pest control, cleaning and restoration services in both the residential
and commercial markets, operating through an extensive service network
of more than 8,000 company-owned locations and franchise and license
agreements. The company’s portfolio of well-recognized brands includes
AmeriSpec (home inspections), Copesan (commercial national accounts pest
management), Furniture Medic (cabinet and furniture repair), Merry Maids
(residential cleaning), ServiceMaster Clean (commercial cleaning),
ServiceMaster Restore (restoration and reconstruction), Terminix
(termite and pest control), and Terminix Commercial (commercial termite
and pest control). The company is headquartered in Memphis, Tenn. Go to servicemaster.com
for more information or follow the company at twitter.com/ServiceMaster
or facebook.com/ServiceMaster.
Contacts
Investor Relations:
Jesse Jenkins
901.597.8259
[email protected]
Media:
James Robinson
901.597.7521
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