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“Before the acquisitions, we only had two locations, Dalton and Marietta, servicing the northwest areas. Now, with the addition of these three companies, we will be able to service Northwest Georgia from Dalton down to Cartersville and over to the Alabama line,” said Chuck Tindol, co-owner of Allgood.
Customers of the three pest control companies were notified by letter of the acquisition and will be brought together under the Allgood Pest Solutions name. Service representatives for the companies will largely remain the same with a few slight changes. Representatives will now make service visits in Allgood-branded trucks and uniforms, and schedule cards and statements will have Allgood’s logo and company information. Clients will still be able to use the three companies’ phone numbers, as all calls will be routed to the new Allgood branch.
The two former owners, Lewayne Couey and Thurman Morris, are now working together to help serve the Rome community. Morris, as branch manager, will manage the combined operations, with Couey assisting him until he retires at the end of the year. Couey’s son Brad will also remain in a management role.
Morris, who has been in pest control since 1967, started Clock Tower in 2001.
“It was time for a change,” Morris said, speaking of the acquisition. “I think everyone will benefit greatly from Allgood’s expertise and reputation for high-quality service. I am pleased to have a company like Allgood in charge.”
Another long-time Rome resident, Couey began his career at B&H Pest Control in 1961. He opened Couey’s Pest Control in 1989 and operated the company until Allgood acquired it this past November.
“I want to retire the end of this year, which is the main reason for Allgood acquiring the company,” Couey said. “Allgood also has more benefits to offer my employees, and I want to make sure they are taken care of. My customers will still receive the same level of service from the same representatives. Everything will continue like it always has.”
Allgood, which also services corporate clients such as the Georgia Dome, Phillips Arena, Coca-Cola Corporate Complex and The Varsity, intends to become a major player in Rome’s commercial market as well as provide quality pest solutions for residential customers.
“The acquisition brings together our company with three family owned businesses who have a long history of protecting Rome’s families and their homes,” Tindol said. “Allgood will provide team members with increased benefits, and customers with a wealth of knowledge and experience from leaders in the industry.”