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.
Kenneth D. Krause
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Kenneth D. Krause has served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Rollins, Inc. since 2022. He oversees the Company’s financial operations, strategy and planning, helping to guide Rollins’ growth and long-term performance. In 2024, his role expanded to include oversight of Rollins’ International Brands.
Before joining Rollins, Mr. Krause held multiple leadership positions at MSA Safety, Inc., including Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and Treasurer from 2015 to 2022. He also served in various senior roles at MSA from 2006 to 2015. Prior to MSA, he was an active CPA with the international accounting firm of KPMG, LLP.
Mr. Krause is actively involved in the business community and currently serves on the Metro Atlanta Chamber Board of Director.
Patrick J. Chrzanowski
President of Orkin USA
Patrick J. Chrzanowski was promoted to President of Orkin USA in 2023 and is responsible for overseeing the Company’s U.S. operations. Mr. Chrzanowski joined Orkin in 2007 and has since held multiple leadership roles, most recently serving as Midwest Division President from 2018 to 2022. Before that, he served as Northeast Division President from 2014 to 2018, Atlantic Division Sales Manager from 2012 to 2014, and Tennessee Region Manager from 2007 to 2012.
Prior to joining Orkin, Mr. Chrzanowski held various positions with Aramark Uniform Services, Terminix, and TruGreen ChemLawn.
A U.S. Navy veteran, Mr. Chrzanowski served as an Officer for 12 years before transitioning to the private sector. His military background continues to influence his commitment to discipline, leadership and operational excellence.
Stanford C. Phillips
President of Rollins Brands USA
Stanford C. Phillips serves as President of U.S. Brands for Rollins, Inc. He joined the Company in 2017 through the acquisition of Northwest Exterminating and transitioned to the Rollins Leadership Team in 2024, first as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and later that year as President of U.S. Brands. His path to Rollins follows nearly a decade of leadership at Northwest Exterminating, the company founded by his grandparents in 1951.
From 2015 to 2024, Mr. Phillips served as Co-President of Northwest Exterminating and was promoted in 2020 to Division President of Northwest Exterminating & IFC. Having grown up in the pest control business, he has extensive experience in operations, customer experience, branding and service-driven initiatives that supported Northwest’s expansion of more than 50 offices.
He has a strong focus on servant leadership, innovation, and cultural strength to support the continued growth and long-term success of Rollins Family of Brands.
Clay W. Scherer
Group Vice President, Operational Support
Clay W. Scherer joined Rollins, Inc. as Group Vice President of Operational Support in 2024. He oversees the Company’s Technical Services, Quality Assurance, Termite Warranty Claims and Regulatory teams. Mr. Scherer previously served as Global Research and Development Lead for Syngenta Crop Protection AG in Switzerland.
He has also held various leadership roles at Syngenta and DuPont in the United States and in key pest management markets worldwide.
As an entomologist, Mr. Scherer has developed protocols for schools and other sensitive accounts that continue to serve as standard industry practice within the pest management industry.
Elizabeth B. Chandler
Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Elizabeth B. Chandler was appointed Chief Legal Officer of Rollins, Inc. in 2025 and continues to serve as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, roles she has held since 2013 and 2018, respectively. Since 2017, she has also overseen the Rollins Risk Management and Internal Audit teams.
Before joining Rollins in 2013, Ms. Chandler held leadership roles for Asbury Automotive from 2009 to 2012, worked as the City of Atlanta attorney from 2006 to 2009, for Mirant Corporation from 2000 to 2006, and as an Associate and Partner at Troutman Pepper from 1988 to 2000.
Ms. Chandler currently serves as Chair of the Atlanta Beltline Partnership, Inc., where she has been a board member since 2017. She is also a board member for the Georgia Research Alliance and sits on the Advisory Board of Crider Foods.
James C. Benton, Jr.
Vice President, Human Resources
James C. Benton, Jr. has served as Vice President of Human Resources for Rollins, Inc. since 2023. Over his 11-year tenure with the Company, he has helped shape a strong, people-focused HR organization focused on innovation, leadership development, and operational excellence.
With over 25 years of HR experience, Mr. Benton is known for his strategic insight and people-first leadership. His background includes extensive skills in strategic planning, leadership development and organizational culture. Prior to joining Rollins in 2014, he spent over 16 years with RaceTrac Petroleum, where he played a key role in the development and expansion of the company’s HR department.
Renee J. Pearson
Group Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Renee J. Pearson was promoted to Chief Information Officer in 2024 and leads the Company’s technology teams, including Enterprise Applications, Shared Services, Data & Analytics, Business Relationship Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, IT Transformation and Cybersecurity.
Mr. Pearson joined Rollins, Inc. in 2023 as Group Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, where she oversaw enterprise technology strategy and modernization initiatives.
Previously, she served as Senior Vice President of IT at Republic National Distributing Company and held various leadership roles across the consumer-packaged goods industry from 1999 to 2020.
Thomas D. Tesh
Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President of Home Office Operations
Thomas D. Tesh was promoted to Chief Administrative Officer in 2023 and leads Project Governance and Corporate Services for Rollins, Inc., supporting enterprise-wide operational effectiveness and strategic alignment. In 2025, he assumed the additional role of Executive Vice President of Home Office Operations, working closely with executive leadership as the central point of accountability for the Rollins Home Office.
Since joining Rollins in 2012, Mr. Tesh has served in multiple leadership roles, including Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer from 2020 to 2023. Previously, he worked as Director of Mobility for ServiceMaster from 2010 to 2012 and held various leadership roles at ServiceMaster and Terminix from 2000 to 2010.