Burns Blackwell |
Marie Horner |
GREENSBORO, N.C.—Terminix-Triad, the family-owned franchise that has provided pest control services to the Triad of North Carolina since 1932, announced that Burns Blackwell has become the new president and CEO of the company effective Jan. 1, 2013. Marie Horner has also become the new vice president of operations. Harden Blackwell, who has worked with the franchise since 1971 as president and CEO, is now Chairman.
Terminix-Triad is a franchise of Terminix International. The business has been managed by four generations, dating back to 1932, when Burns Blackwell’s great-grandfather, Robert O. Burns, founded the franchise. Terminix-Triad’s 14 branches and more than 200 employees serve 17 counties in the Piedmont.
Burns Blackwell was the vice president and COO of Terminix-Triad and has worked with the franchise since 2001. Marie Horner was the director of operations and has worked with the franchise since 2004.
“In order to continue our growth, we will need new leadership,” says Harden Blackwell. “Working together with our leadership team and staff, Burns and Marie will help ensure that we remain the largest and best pest and termite control provider in the region, and a great place to work.”
“Terminix-Triad has thrived under the leadership of my dad and grandfather, and it’s an honor to follow in their footsteps,” says Burns Blackwell. “I look forward to working together with our hard-working, incredible employees to provide high quality customer service to families and businesses throughout the Triad.”
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