COLUMBUS, Ga. - Columbus, Ga-based Knox Pest Control recently created and announced personnel changes and moves. Blake Grimsley and James Smith were promoted to newly created positions of senior vice presidents.
Smith joined Knox Pest Control in 2006 and quickly moved through the ranks. He has demonstrated success and an ability to implement guidelines throughout the organization. Smith holds multiple licenses in the industry and oversees the Alabama, Mississippi ,and Florida Regions for the company.
Grimsley, a 37-year veteran of the pest control industry, joined Knox Pest Control and has served in many roles throughout the company. In his current role he oversees the Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida Panhandle regions of the company as well as quality assurance, business analysis, risk management and the newly developed scheduling program for the company.
“Both James and Blake have made considerable contributions to our company and have played a pivotal role in initiative planning and success,” said Sean Knox. “ These newly created positions show our commitment to team growth and our dedication to total customer service. In their new roles, they will help oversee our regional vice presidents with ensuring growth and continued prosperity in the business. We look forward to their continued success and leadership.”
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