Andy and Nancy Carace, who acquired Pest-End in 1986, finalized the company’s sale to the second-generation in 2020. Daughter, Amanda Forrestall, son, Adam Carace and his wife, Courtney Carace, began taking over day-to-day operations in 2015 leading up to the official sale. Earning a spot on the Top 100 list marks the beginning of a new era for Pest-End Inc., as the family’s second generation begins to execute plans for the business s future.
Since 1977, the business has expanded to include offices in Plaistow, N.H., and Methuen, Mass. Serving both residential and commercial clients throughout New England, Amanda, Adam and Courtney continue their strategic Northeast expansion, focusing on sustainable growth, company culture, and keeping their family’s business values alive and well.
SARASOTA, Fla. Doug Longfellow, president of NatureZone, Sarasota, Fla., was recognized by the Business Observer, a weekly newspaper serving Florida’s Gulf Coast, as a ‘Top Entrepreneur.’
The newspaper praised Longfellow for acquiring a modest $500,000 firm in 2005 and transforming it into a pest control business that now generates nearly $5 million a year in revenue. “Longfellow’s direction has helped lead the company to become one of the largest privately-owned pest control companies in the region. When he bought the business, it had five employees. Now, the payroll is 42 employees,” the article noted.
One of Longfellow’s key strategic decisions, according to the article, was to build a business focused less on earnings and more on client retention.
Bracero joined Truly Nolen in July 2015 as a Sales Professional. She later became a Manager-in-Training and was previously the manager of the company’s Kissimmee service office. Prior to joining Truly Nolen, Bracero worked for Coca-Cola for 25 years in a variety of positions. She graduated from Southern University with a Bachelor’s in Business Management.
Some of Bracero’s responsibilities will include helping the new service office gain more visibility with the local Winter Garden community as well as instilling the company’s core values throughout her team. “I love working with my team to help our customers on a daily basis,” Said Bracero. “My favorite thing about working for Truly Nolen is how helpful everybody is in the company.”
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Bracero joined Truly Nolen in July 2015 as a Sales Professional. She later became a Manager-in-Training and was previously the manager of the company’s Kissimmee service office. Prior to joining Truly Nolen, Bracero worked for Coca-Cola for 25 years in a variety of positions. She graduated from Southern University with a Bachelor’s in Business Management.
Some of Bracero’s responsibilities will include helping the new service office gain more visibility with the local Winter Garden community as well as instilling the company’s core values throughout her team. “I love working with my team to help our customers on a daily basis,” Said Bracero. “My favorite thing about working for Truly Nolen is how helpful everybody is in the company.”