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December 31, 2020

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Massey Donates More Than $100,000 in Annual Companywide Holiday Giving Initiative

More than 150 of the company’s locations selected one or multiple nonprofit organizations to donate to for the holidays.

December 28, 2020

Posted by Brad Harbison

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Massey Services announced that they have donated more than $100,000 worth of gifts for its company-wide holiday giving initiative, ‘Tis the Season.

More than 150 of the company’s locations selected one or multiple nonprofit organizations to donate to for the holidays. Some of the selected organizations included the Second Harvest Food Bank, The Salvation Army, the Humane Society, Toys for Tots and many more.

“At Massey Services, it’s part of our mission to give back to the communities where we do business,” said Harvey L. Massey, Chairman and CEO of Massey Services. “These nonprofit organizations make a significant impact in so many lives and we can’t think of a better way to show our support during the holiday season. I would like to thank our Team Members for coming together and providing holiday cheer to those who need it most.”

For the last 35 years Massey Services has been deeply involved with activities and organizations in the communities where they serve. In 2014 the company created the Harvey and Carol Massey Foundation to further solidify the company’s long-term commitment and mission of being a contributing member to the community. In 2020, the company was recognized as the 2nd largest philanthropic company in Central Florida by the Orlando Business Journal. They were also recognized as a 2018 Corporate and Foundation Engagement Honoree by the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Central Florida.

(Pictured, from lef to right): Scott Steckel and Mark Goodman, Plunkett's Pest Control; Trina, Don, and Carlo Cortese, Johnstown Pest Control.

Plunkett's Acquires Johnstown Pest Control

The Cortese family have owned and operated Johnstown Pest Control, Johnstown, Pa., since 1980.

December 28, 2020

Posted by Brad Harbison

Mergers & Acquisitions

JOHNSTONWN, Pa. - Plunkett’s Pest Control has acquired Johnstown Pest Control, based in Johnstown, Pa. The merger represents the union of two family-owned companies with a long history in the pest management industry.

“Our merger with Johnstown Pest Control couldn’t be a better fit,” said Stacy O’Reilly, third generation owner of Plunkett’s Pest Control. “Their service footprint fits perfectly with our existing service territory and our plan to grow our business in the Tri-County area. We’re excited to start meeting their customers and serving them well."

Don and Trina Cortese have owned Johnstown Pest Control since 1980 and are now happily anticipating retirement. “With this merger,” said Trina Cortese, “we found a partner with comparable values - a partner focused on service excellence - who will continue to provide opportunities for our team as well as additional service offerings to our customers. We feel confident about leaving our life’s work in Plunkett’s hands."

Both Plunkett’s and Johnstown Pest Control are full-service residential and commercial pest management service providers.

Paul Giannamore and Franco Villanueva-Meyer, of The Potomac Company, represented and acted as exclusive financial advisors to Johnstown Pest Control in this transaction.

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