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Rollins names new CFO as Kenneth Krause steps down in June

May 27, 2026 8:30 AM

Rollins Inc. (NYSE: ROL) announced that Chief Financial Officer Kenneth D. Krause will resign effective June 15, 2026, to pursue an opportunity with a company in an unrelated industry.



The Atlanta-based pest control company said William W. Harkins will succeed Krause as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on the same date. Krause has agreed to a transition services agreement to advise the company during the changeover period.



Krause joined Rollins in 2022 and has overseen efforts to modernize the business and optimize the capital structure. During his tenure, the company's market capitalization grew by more than 50 percent while dividends increased more than 80 percent since 2022, according to the company.



"Ken has been an outstanding leader and trusted partner to me, our leadership team, and our Board," said Jerry Gahlhoff, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rollins.



Harkins brings over 20 years of financial and accounting leadership experience to the role. He joined Rollins in March 2025 as Chief Accounting Officer after serving as Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller at Mohawk Industries Inc. He previously held leadership positions at Mars, Incorporated and The Coca-Cola Company.



Harkins began his career in the audit practice of Ernst & Young LLP and holds a Master of Accountancy and Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Georgia. He is a Certified Public Accountant in Georgia.



Rollins provides pest and wildlife control services to more than 2.8 million customers globally through its family of brands. The company operates more than 850 company-owned and franchised locations with over 22,000 employees.

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