Viking Promotes McIntyre to President, Hess to VP of Operations

BASKING RIDGE, N.J. - Viking Pest Control announced the promotion of James McIntyre to president and Barbara Hess to vice president of operations.

The company said both leaders will focus on enhancing operational efficiency, expanding service offerings, and reinforcing Viking's position as a trusted partner in protecting homes and businesses.

"I am confident that Jim and Barb will further strengthen our business and enhance the exceptional value we provide our customers," said Paul Bergmann, COO of Anticimex North America, "Their promotions underscore our commitment to investing in our team members as a core value. I look forward to collaborating with them in their new roles and seeing how their leadership propels Viking Pest Control into its next chapter of success."

McIntyre joined Viking Pest Control in 2005 as a technician.Over the years, he has excelled in every operational role, from technician and service manager to branch manager and vice president of operations. Viking said his leadership has fostered a "team-first" culture, driving improvement in employee retention and directly contributing to enhanced service levels and stronger customer loyalty.

Hess began her career with Viking in 1998 as a customer service representative and has consistently advanced through the ranks. Most recently, she served as the branch manager for Viking's New Jersey West location, where her leadership earned the branch recognition as a top performer and the distinction of receiving the most positive customer reviews.