FULTON, Md. - American Pest, an Anticimex company, announced it has acquired Innovative Pest Management, a family-owned pest control firm serving D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Founded in 1992 by Richard D. Kramer, Ph. D and Board-Certified Entomologist, Innovative Pest Management evolved into a full-service pest management firm in 2004 with the introduction of partners Josh Kramer and Luke Krikstan. The company has a solid reputation in the Washington D.C. metro for offering steadfast, consumer-focused services for local, state and government institutions, private businesses, and residential homes.
“Innovative brings a level of professionalism and quality second to no one,” says David Billingsly, president of American Pest. “It is with this latest acquisition that we are especially honored of the expertise and focus on leadership that the Innovative team brings to our own.”
Josh Kramer added: “The decision to partner with American Pest will allow us to remain true to our core values—Focus on People, Focus on Customers, Professional Integrity, Spirit of Innovation, Peak Performance and Personal Leadership. And I am confident that as a part of American Pest we will propel our vision, fulfill our strategy, and further accelerate our growth.”
The acquisition of Innovative Pest Management is American Pest’s eighth acquisition, bringing 46 professionals to its growing team.
Paul Giannamore of The Potomac Company acted as exclusive financial advisor to Innovative Pest Management.
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