Rollins Board of Directors Announces Executive Promotions

The company announced key appointments to further strengthen its executive leadership.


ATLANTA — The Rollins, Inc. Board of Directors announced key appointments to further strengthen the company's executive leadership. 

Gary W. Rollins has been elevated by the company's Board of Directors to the Rollins Board Chairmanship.  John Wilson, currently Rollins President and COO, will be promoted to the Company's Vice Chairman.  Jerry Gahlhoff will be promoted to President/COO of Rollins, Inc.

Wilson joined Orkin, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rollins, Inc. in 1996.  He held various positions of increasing responsibility, including technician, sales inspector, branch manager, region manager, vice president and president of the Southeast Division before being name President of Orkin in 2009.  Wilson will assist with critical Company projects at the direction of Chairman Gary W. Rollins, as well as coaching the Company's new generation of leaders. 
 
Gahlhoff came to Rollins in the HomeTeam acquisition in 2008 and has successfully managed several areas of the Company with increasing responsibility. He most recently led the Rollins Specialty Brands team of HomeTeam, Clark, Northwest, Western Pest, Waltham Pest, OPC pest control companies as well as the Rollins Human Resources department.  This group of companies has grown tremendously under Jerry's leadership since its formation in 2016.
 
"John and Jerry bring years of excellent experience and leadership to these new positions," said Gary W. Rollins.  "We are fortunate to have them assume a greater role in the direction and future of our Company."
 

Cynkus Elected to Rollins Board. Rollins also announced the election of Harry J. Cynkus, as a new Director of the Company.

Cynkus is the former Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Rollins, Inc., holding various positions from 1998 to 2015. After beginning his career with Arthur Andersen & Co., he held financial positions with several companies including Tyco International, ARAMARK Services, Brach & Brock Confections and Mayer Electric Supply Co., Inc. Harry Cynkus currently serves as the Vice Chairman, Trustee and Head of the Audit Committee of the Utica College Board of Trustees. His professional memberships include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Financial Executives Institute.

Gary Rollins stated, "We are fortunate to have Harry on the Board and will benefit from his extensive business and financial experience.  We welcome him back to the Rollins family."