Douglas Products Announces Leadership Transition

****article updated Dec. 1, at 4:15 p.m.****

 

NEW YORK and LIBERTY, Mo. - Douglas Products announced that pest control industry veteran Andrew Klein has been named as CEO, effective immediately. Klein replaces Wes Long, who led the company for 16 years. Douglas is a portfolio company of Brightstar Capital Partners, a middle market private equity firm.

"I am honored to have the opportunity to lead a dynamic and forward-thinking company like Douglas,” said Klein. “I am excited to work closely with our talented team to drive innovation, scale the company through both organic and inorganic growth, and continue Douglas’ tradition of service and stewardship in the pest control industry."

"We appreciate Wes’ leadership and are thrilled to welcome Andrew to the Douglas team,” said Bruce Roberson, president and chief operating officer of Brightstar, which recently completed its acquisition of Douglas. “Andrew’s impressive track record shows his ability to grow a business by providing differentiated value to customers and partners. His passion for the industry and strategic mindset aligns perfectly with our vision for the future.”