Arrow Exterminators Announces Key Strategic Promotions to Executive Committee

Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators Continues to Promote from Within to Build Strong Leadership Team

Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators, the sixth largest pest control company in the United States, is pleased to announce a series of internal promotions to the company’s Executive Committee. “We have aggressive plans to grow to $300 Million in the next 4 years and $500 Million in the next 10 years while maintaining our unique entrepreneurial and family culture,” said Emily Thomas Kendrick, President and Chief Executive Officer of Arrow Exterminators. “The value of promoting leaders from within the organization who not only understand our business at all levels but even more importantly understand and embrace our culture can’t be overstated.  We are thrilled to announce the promotions of Mike Strickland and Mickey Thomas to our Executive Committee.”

Mike Strickland, former Regional Vice President of Operations, has been promoted to Arrow’s Executive Committee as Senior Vice President of Operations.  Strickland began his career with Arrow 14 years ago and prior to his role as Regional Vice President of Operations he served as a Service Center Manager for key locations in Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Strickland is a positive, results oriented leader with a proven history of leading his teams to success. Strickland will now be responsible for Arrow’s South-Central Atlanta, Northeast Metro Atlanta, and Tennessee/Kentucky regions.

Mickey Thomas, former Vice President of Inside Sales, has been promoted to Arrow’s Executive Committee as Vice President of the Customer Care Department and Inside Sales.  In this role Thomas will have leadership responsibilities for Customer Care which include Customer Care Training in Arrow’s 113 offices, Business Intelligence, and Acquisition Integration.  In addition, she will maintain her leadership responsibilities for Inside Sales. Thomas has been with Arrow for 11 years and is the personification of passion and efficiency.

“We couldn’t be prouder of these hard-working team members and their accomplishments,” said Tim Pollard, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “Providing opportunities for growth and collaboration will continue to make us stronger and healthier and poised for $300 Million, $400 Million, and $500 Million Beyond.”