Gary Rollins & family

Early Life

Gary W. Rollins was born on August 30, 1944. He is the son of O. Wayne Rollins and Grace Crum Rollins. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1967.

Rise to Success

Rollins' career began at Orkin, a pest control company founded by his father. He worked his way up through the ranks and eventually became CEO of the company in July 2001. He also served as Chairman of Orkin from February 2004 until July 2009. Additionally, Rollins has been the CEO of Rollins Inc. since July 2001 and serves on the board of directors of RPC, Inc.

Key Business Strategies

Under Gary Rollins' leadership, Rollins Inc. has experienced significant expansion. He has played a key role in acquisitions and international expansion, increasing the company's value and global footprint. Rollins has been instrumental in instilling a culture of serving the community and has established Rollins as a community leader.

Philanthropy

Gary Rollins has been involved in various philanthropic efforts. He has supported the United Way of Greater Atlanta since 1985 through employee donations and company matches. He also donated $40 million to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, which resulted in the College of Business being named the Gary W. Rollins College of Business. The family's philanthropy is managed through the O. Wayne Rollins Foundation.