Larry Pruitt Named COO of Auto-San

Auto-San, manufacturer of odor control products, announced the appointment of industry veteran Larry Pruitt as chief operating officer.

In this role, Pruitt helps develop operational strategies including go-to-market research, budgeting, profit and loss evaluations, strategic planning relating to various verticals that Auto-San serves, field development and leadership and more.

Pruitt has been consulting for Auto-San since 2022. From 1986 to 2014, Pruitt worked in a number of leadership positions at Terminix International, including interim president and COO, where he worked with the private equity ownership and other stakeholders to take Terminix public.

Pruitt’s overall experience and general business knowledge is a big asset for Auto-San, said Auto-San President Andrew Doggett. “Larry is a legend in the pest control and wildlife industries. Everyone knows Larry, respects him and is friends with him. It’s truly amazing to see him in action. Onboarding Larry is a big deal!”