Arrow Exterminators Creates Scholarship Program to Honor Crim

ATLANTA, Ga. — Arrow Exterminators announced a new scholarship program to honor E. Raymond Crim, III, Senior Executive Vice President, Emeritus of Arrow Exterminators. Crim officially retired on Jan. 4, 2016, after devoting 44 years of his professional career to the industry, 25 of those with Arrow. The $5,000 scholarship fund was recently announced at the Georgia Pest Control Association’s Winter Conference.

 

Crim’s career within the pest control industry began when he proudly served his country as a member of the armed forces in Vietnam, serving with the 20th Preventative Medicine Unit, specifically within the Mosquito Control and Research Division.  Upon his return to America, Crim continued his work within the pest control industry beginning from the ground and working his way up, leading him on a journey to the executive level at Arrow Exterminators. His contributions to the Pest Control Industry on a state and national level include past President and Chairman of the Board for the Georgia Pest Control Association (GPCA), National Pest Management Association’s PCT Leadership Award, induction to the GPCA Hall of Fame and recipient of the GPCA Pioneer Award.

 

 “While we are sad to see Ray go, we are honored that he has spent his career with Arrow and we are still reaping the benefits of his efforts today,” stated Emily Thomas Kendrick, President and CEO for Arrow Exterminators. “He truly played an integral part in building the foundation here and his passion for the industry is known by all who have worked with Ray. We are very proud to announce the establishment of a scholarship program that will carry on the name of E. Raymond Crim, III, and honor those that have served our country.” 

 

Arrow Exterminators will fund this $5,000 scholarship annually and preferences will be given to applicants with military service.