Gordon Redd Jr. Announces Retirement from Redd Pest Solutions

GULFPORT, Miss. – After 51 years of service to his family-owned business, Gordon Redd Jr., announced his retirement from Redd Pest Solutions on Aug. 31.

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Gordon said his goal was to strengthen the Redd man heritage started 73 years ago by his ancestors J. C. Redd and Gordon Redd Sr. In his recent years at Redd, Gordon has had the pleasure of working with him and wife Donna's daughter, Bevin Brewer, their son-in-law, Eddie Brewer, their son, Trey Redd, and the fourth generation of the family, Tripp Brewer.

Gordon said it has been the best of all worlds, being associated with smart and dedicated family members.

As a young man in the 1970s, Gordon attended Harding University, a Christian liberal arts college in Arkansas. He completed his degree in August 1973 and began his adult career at Redd Pest Solutions. His professional drive and licensing in three states lead him to become the second-generation owner of Redd Pest Solutions.

For 51 years, Gordon's efforts, innovation and community-focused approach has driven the company's success and positively impacted countless lives in their local community, the company said.

Gordon's commitment to community service and board leadership is evident in his active roles across South Mississippi. These include Kiwanis Club president, Kiwanis Lt. Governor, Hancock Whitney Bank board, Cooperative Energy board, Mississippi Coast Crime Commission, Harrison County Strategic Planning Committee, and CoastConnect Broad Band board, also serving as chairman.

His industry roles included board positions in the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the Mississippi Pest Control Association (MPCA), also serving as president. He continues board service with Coast Electric Power Association and as a market board member of Hancock Whitney Bank.

Gordon has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Mississippi Coast Chamber Tapestry Award, honoring his excellence as a small business leader, and the Small Business Executive Award.

In 1997, he was honored with the Crown Leadership Award by Pest Control Technology (PCT) Magazine, and in 2005, he was named Pest Management Professional of the Year, given annually to one pest management professional by PCT Magazine. In 2020, he was inducted into the Mississippi Pest Control Association Hall of Fame.

Bevin and Eddie are the third generation of their family to work at and lead Redd Pest Solutions. They have two children, Isabella and Tripp Brewer, who are also in line for succession. Tripp is currently employed at Redd Pest Solutions as director of quality assurance, marking the fourth generation of the family to be involved in the business. Trey Redd is the third generation of family to work at Redd. Trey works in property and inventory.