

Whitmire, former owner of Whitmire Research Laboratories and creator of the innovative crack and crevice aerosol technology. Whitmire was married for 67 years to Blanton J. LOUIS - Margaret “Peggy” Sandhagen Whitmire died on Dec. Greg Baumann, director of technical services, and Ron Harrison, director of technical services, both spoke about working with Paul.

Tom Luczynski, vice president of Orkin international development, franchising and support services, also spoke at the reception and highlighted Paul’s career. Gary Rollins, CEO, COO and president of Rollins, congratulated Paul and made a special presentation at the reception. Paul’s wife Judy, as well as their children and grandchildren, were in attendance. Jerry Gahlhoff, currently serving as HomeTeam’s Eastern Division vice president, will succeed Wanzer as HomeTeam president.ĪTLANTA - Orkin recognized the contributions of Paul Hardy, who celebrated 50 years with the company, with a reception in his honor in February. Under Wanzer’s direction, Home-Team grew from $18 million to more than $130 million in revenue and became the third largest residential pest management organization in the U.S. Wanzer joined HomeTeam Pest Defense as president in 1998 and became chief operating officer in 2003 and chief executive officer in 2007. Iarocci was promoted to vice president of Rollins’ corporate administration in 2010. He has been with Orkin for eight years, and served as region manager, division vice president and president of Orkin’s Atlantic Division. Iarocci has extensive multi-unit management experience with a number of service and manufacturing industries, including Union Carbide Corporation where he worked for 24 years. Wilson attended the University of Tennessee and completed the Executive Masters in Business Administration program at the University of Virginia. He held various positions of increasing responsibility, including technician, sales inspector, branch manager, region manager, vice president and president of the Southeast Division before being named president of Orkin USA in 2009. Wilson, president of Orkin USA, joined Orkin, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc., in 1996. “We are fortunate to have them assume a greater role in the direction and future of our company.” Rollins, president and CEO of Rollins Inc. “John, Gene and Bob bring years of experience and leadership to the company,” said Gary W. Additionally, Wanzer was promoted to chief operating officer for Rollins brands HomeTeam Pest Defense, Orkin PCO Services, Western Pest Defense, The Industrial Fumigant Company and Waltham Services. Board of Directors named John Wilson, Gene Iarocci and Bob Wanzer as officers and vice presidents. Rollins Board of Directors announces executive promotionsĪTLANTA – The Rollins Inc.
