Local business leader and philanthropist, Harvey L. Massey,
CEO and founder of Orlando-based Massey Services, Inc., was inducted into the Pest
Management Professional Hall of Fame.
Nominees are selected by peer vote with inductees chosen by
an anonymous committee impaneled by Pest Management Professional. Criteria for
selection include industry expertise and experience, leadership and innovation.
Mr. Massey helped to revolutionize the industry with the development
and introduction of “pest prevention” as a service model, replacing traditional
pest control. The business that bears his name is one of the nation's largest
and most respected service companies, providing residential and commercial pest
prevention, termite protection and landscape services since to more than 181,000
customers from 61 service centers throughout Florida,
Georgia and Louisiana. In addition, Mr. Massey helped found the
Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA), an advocacy and promotional
organization designed to elevate the professional status of the industry. Over
the years, Mr. Massey has received numerous industry related awards and
accolades, culminating in selection to the Pest Management Professional Hall of
Fame.
“I cannot convey what it means to me to be recognized in
such an enduring way by my colleagues and peers,” said Mr. Massey. “To be
inducted into a hall of fame of any kind is truly special; to be recognized for
what you have done to influence and change an industry is truly humbling.”
“We are proud to have Harvey Massey as a member of the Pest
Management Professional Hall of Fame Class of 2008,” said Frank Andorka,
editorial director of Pest Management Professional. “His accomplishments, both
inside and outside the industry, prove that Mr. Massey is an outstanding person
as well as pest management professional. He fits in well with an extremely
strong class, and we congratulate him on his induction."
The Pest Management Professional Hall of Fame induction
ceremony was held on Oct. 21, 2008 at the Gaylord National Resort &
Convention Center on the Potomac River in WashingtonD.C.
About Massey Services
Massey Services is one of the nation's largest and most
respected service companies. Massey Services and its subsidiary organizations
provide residential and commercial pest prevention, termite protection and
lawn, tree and shrub care services to more than 185,000 customers from 61
service centers throughout Florida, Georgia and Louisiana. For more information about Massey
Services, please visit masseyservices.com.