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Peachtree Pest Control, a Suwanee, Ga.-based Anticimex company, has promoted Shelby Pattison from VP of business operations to president. Per a news release, in her new role, Pattison will oversee Peachtree’s “continued strategic growth, operational performance, employee development and customer experience initiatives. She will focus on further enhancing service excellence while supporting the company’s long-term vision for innovation and sustainable growth.”
“Shelby has been instrumental in the success of our organization and has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our employees, customers, and company values,” Anticimex North America COO Bryan Cummings, whom she succeeds in the position, said in the release. “Her promotion reflects both her exceptional leadership and the tremendous impact she has had throughout her career. I am confident that Shelby will continue to strengthen our business, inspire our teams, and lead Peachtree Pest Control into an exciting new chapter of growth and success.”
Pattison began her industry career in 2008, as a customer service representative with Advanced Services, based in Augusta, Ga. After Peachtree acquired Advanced Services in 2021, Pattison continued her career across its business operations. The release notes that she has been :instrumental in strengthening operational performance, enhancing employee engagement and fostering a collaborative, team-first culture. Her leadership has contributed to improved employee retention, exceptional service delivery and stronger customer relationships throughout the organization.” In 2022, she received the National Pest Management Association’s Impact Award.
“I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve as president of Peachtree Pest Control and continue working alongside such an incredible team,” Pattison said in the news release. “Our people are the foundation of everything we do, and I remain committed to supporting their success while prioritizing the health and safety of our employees, customers, and communities. As we look to the future, we will continue delivering exceptional service, strengthening lasting customer relationships, and building on the culture of excellence that has defined Peachtree for generations.”
About Peachtree Pest Control
Founded in 1976 and based in Suwanee, Ga., Peachtree Pest Control became an Anticimex company in 2021 by being acquired by Anticimex brand Turner Pest Control. Peachtree provides custom pest management solutions for residential and commercial properties across Georgia and South Carolina.
In August 2026, the company was named a 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards winner. The recognition comes through Top Workplaces, a program powered by Energage that uses anonymous employee feedback to recognize organizations with strong workplace cultures. Peachtree earned Culture Excellence recognition in eight categories, including:
- Compensation & Benefits
- Employee Well-Being
- Innovation
- Leadership
- Professional Development
- Purpose & Values
- Work-Life Flexibility
- Employee Appreciation
In addition to the Culture Excellence Awards, Peachtree earned 12 Top Workplaces culture badges, further highlighting the strength of its workplace culture. Ten of the badges placed Peachtree in the Top 5% of organizations, while two placed the company in the Top 25%.
Peachtree’s culture badges include:
Top 25%- Meaningful Work
Top 5% – Clued-In Employees
Top 5% – Trusted Leader
Top 5% – Supportive Managers
Top 5% – Open Minded
Top 5% – Leaders In-The-Know
Top 5% – Innovation
Top 5% – Employee Appreciation
Top 5% – Cross-Team Cooperation
Top 5% – Company Direction
Top 5% – Work-Life Balance
Top 25% – Strong Values
The Top Workplaces program has a 19-year history of recognizing people-first organizations across the country and in more than 60 regional markets. Awards are based on employee feedback collected through Energage’s research-backed employee engagement survey.
