PestWest
SARASOTA, Fla. – PestWest USA announced the appointment of Howard Franklin as technical sales specialist for the South Central and Western United States.
With over 30 years of experience in the pest management industry, Howard brings a blend of technical expertise, entrepreneurial leadership and strategic sales acumen to the role, said PestWest.
Most recently, Howard served as Western and South Central regional sales & technical manager for a major rodenticide company, overseeing internal sales across four territories and driving strategic initiatives and building relationships with key distribution partners, said PestWest. Prior to that, Howard co-founded a full-service pest management company. His commitment to education and training has been a hallmark throughout his career, including the development of CEU-accredited programs for pest management professionals, said the company.
Howard holds a master's degree in organizational psychology from UNC Chapel Hill and a bachelor's degree in organizational management from UNC Asheville. He is also an Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE).
“We are thrilled to welcome Howard to the PestWest team,” said James Shaffer, president at PestWest USA. “His proven leadership, technical depth and passion for the industry make him an invaluable asset as we continue to expand our presence and partnerships across the South Central and Western regions.”