Rollins Inc. Names Clay Scherer, Ph.D., Group Vice President, Technical Services

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Rollins Inc (NYSE: ROL) has appointed Clay Scherer, Ph.D. as Group Vice President, Technical Services, effective immediately. In his new role, Scherer will oversee Technical Services, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory operational groups. He brings three decades of experience, including leadership in global pest management markets and expertise in urban entomology. Prior to joining Rollins, Scherer served as Global Research and Development Lead for Professional Solutions at Syngenta AG in Switzerland, where he managed research, product development, and technical support. He holds a Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of Florida, funded by the U.S. EPA.

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• Strategic appointment of experienced industry veteran with three decades of expertise
• Addition of leadership talent with global pest management market experience
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ATLANTA, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL) ("Rollins" or the "Company), a premier global consumer and commercial services company, announced that effective today, Clay Scherer, Ph.D. has been named Group Vice President, Technical Services.

"We are pleased to have Clay join our leadership team, overseeing key operational groups within our business including Technical Services, Quality Assurance and Regulatory," said president and CEO, Jerry Gahlhoff. "Clay brings to Rollins three decades of experience, with several years of leadership in key global pest management markets, and a strong background in developing customer-focused solutions and leading diverse teams. His passion for and expertise in urban entomology contributed to the development of the next generation of pest management solutions and the creation of service protocols that remain industry standard today. We look forward to Clay making valuable contributions to our team," said Gahlhoff.

"I feel privileged and am excited to be joining Rollins, a premier organization in the industry to which I've dedicated my career," said Clay Scherer. "I look forward to sharing my experience in innovation and research and development, leading the Technical Services and related teams, and partnering with Rollins' leadership, to maintain its focus on our people and customers," he said.

Clay previously served as Global Research and Development Lead for the Professional Solutions Business within Syngenta AG in Switzerland. In this role Clay oversaw end to end research, product development and technical support for Syngenta Professional Solutions. Prior to that, Clay held various roles of increasing responsibility at Syngenta and DuPont in the U.S. and key pest management markets across the world. Fully funded by the U.S. EPA, Clay earned his Ph.D. in Entomology from the University of Florida.

About Rollins, Inc.

Rollins, Inc. (ROL) is a premier global consumer and commercial services company.  Through its family of leading brands, the Company and its franchises provide essential pest control services and protection against termite damage, rodents, and insects to more than 2.8 million customers in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, with more than 20,000 employees from more than 800 locations. Rollins is parent to Orkin, HomeTeam Pest Defense, Clark Pest Control, Northwest Exterminating, McCall Service, Trutech, Critter Control, Western Pest Services, Waltham Services, OPC Pest Services, The Industrial Fumigant Company, PermaTreat, Crane Pest Control, MissQuito, Fox Pest Control, Orkin Canada, Orkin Australia, Safeguard (UK), Aardwolf Pestkare (Singapore), and more. You can learn more about Rollins and its subsidiaries by visiting www.rollins.com.

 

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FAQ

Who is the new Group Vice President of Technical Services at Rollins (ROL)?

Clay Scherer, Ph.D., has been appointed as Group Vice President, Technical Services at Rollins (ROL), effective November 4, 2024.

What is Clay Scherer's previous experience before joining Rollins (ROL)?

Before joining Rollins, Clay Scherer served as Global Research and Development Lead for Professional Solutions at Syngenta AG in Switzerland, and held various roles at Syngenta and DuPont in the U.S. and global pest management markets.

What areas will Clay Scherer oversee at Rollins (ROL)?

Clay Scherer will oversee Technical Services, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory operational groups at Rollins.