Western Exterminator Names Tom Anderson COO

Anderson, a third-generation family member and owner, replaces Roy Ashton, who has been with Western for 52 years.

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — In January, Western Exterminator Company's COO Roy Ashton, who has been with the company for 52 years, announced that he has handed over the title of COO to Tom Anderson, a third-generation family member and owner.

Ashton will remain active with the company as vice chairman and member of the board of directors. Western President Michael Katz announced that Tom Anfora, former vice president/assistant general manager has been named vice president/general manager, and Debbie Byrne, the former vice president/general manager has been named vice president of administration.

Western said that this restructuring will put better focus on both the operational and business sides of the company.