Jerry E. Gahlhoff, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer and President
Jerry E. Gahlhoff, Jr. was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Rollins, Inc. in 2023, while retaining his prior role as President. He previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Rollins in 2020 and joined the Board of Directors in 2021.
He served as President of Specialty Brands and Vice President of Human Resources, where he oversaw the Company’s specialty brands portfolio—including HomeTeam Pest Defense, Western Pest Services, Waltham Pest Services, Northwest Exterminating, Clark Pest Control and OPC Services. He also led Human Resources and Training for all Rollins Brands.
An industry veteran, Mr. Gahlhoff began his career in 1991 as an entomologist with Wilson Pest Control Company in Winston-Salem, NC, later acquired by HomeTeam in 2001. He then moved to HomeTeam’s headquarters in Dallas, TX, serving as Vice President of Technical Services, Regional Vice President of the Florida Region and Vice President of the East Division, before becoming President of HomeTeam after Rollins acquired the company in 2008.
In 2018, Mr. Gahlhoff received the Crown Leadership Award from Pest Control Technology (PCT) magazine for his ethical leadership and contributions to the industry. He is an active member of the national professional pest control fraternity, Pi Chi Omega, and has served as a board member of Zoo Atlanta since 2023 and was appointed to the Culligan International Board of Directors in 2025. He also serves as Treasurer of the Pest Management Board of Trustees and as Vice Chairman of The Professional Pest Management Association, roles he has held since 2022 and 2024, respectively.