Ellen Wagner

2 weeks ago | mypmp.net | Joey Ciccolini |Heather Gooch |Ellen Wagner

Lex Knox and Tommy Fortson were recently inducted into the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame. The pair are business leaders at Terminix. Knox is chairman of the board and CEO, and Fortson is the vice chairman. The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame was established in 1985 by the Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina and The State newspaper. Knox’s leadership has fostered economic growth and improved the lives of employees and the broader community.

2 months ago | mypmp.net | Diane Sofranec |Dennis Jenkins |Ellen Wagner

One of the longest-running pest control industry podcasts is hosted by native New Yorkers Joe Sheehan and his father, Ed, who have been recording “Colony Confidential” since the summer of 2018. The longtime pest management professionals (PMPs) are entrepreneurs who established their own successful pest control businesses. Ed ran Checkmate Exterminators for 27 years, selling it to Terminix International in 1998.

2 months ago | mypmp.net | Joey Ciccolini |Diane Sofranec |Ellen Wagner

Ogden, Utah-based Hawx Pest Control is now QualityPro accredited. As a program within the National Pest Management Association, QualityPro certifies pest management companies for being dedicated to offering a high standard of service and adhering to certain criteria. “We are honored to recognize the dedication to professionalism that Hawx Pest Control has shown by becoming QualityPro accredited,” said Allison Allen, BCE, executive director of QualityPro.

2 months ago | mypmp.net | Joey Ciccolini |Diane Sofranec |Ellen Wagner

The Colorado Pest Control Association (CPCA) selected Lamplight Professional Services as its new association management company, effective April 2025. The firm’s owner, Christina Gilmer, will serve as CPCA’s executive director. Gilmer brings extensive industry expertise, including three years as executive director of the Arizona Pest Professional Organization (AZPPO). Under her leadership, AZPPO strengthened its professional development programs and industry advocacy initiatives.

Jan 23, 2025 | stationerytrends.com | Ellen Wagner |Sarah Schwartz

Stationery Trends Editor-in-Chief Sarah Schwartz created the 16th installment of Makers to Watch. Introduced back in 2010, she created the list to bring attend to those who bring excitement to the stationery category. Last year, Sarah changed its name from “designers” to “makers” to reflect the evolving lingo, and for several years now, each frontispiece is generated by a maker featured in the previous year. Click on their name or image to learn more about each maker: