We are pleased to announce our Technical and Training Director for Pest Prevention, Phil (or as we all call him, “Doc”) Nichols, was awarded the 2011 Crown Leadership Award by Pest Control Technology & Syngenta Professional Products!!

This award recognizes individuals who have contributed to the development of the pest control industry and have established strong relationships with fellow business leaders, civic groups and customers in their local communities.

Doc is an expert in the pest prevention industry with over 35 years of experience. He helped introduce Termidor® to the US market in 2000 and is well-respected by professionals in the industry for his advancements in termite treatment and his extensive research and development of new pest prevention equipment.

Doc was presented with this prestigious award last Thursday, October 20th, at the National Pest Management conference in New Orleans.

Congratulations Doc!

Our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Harvey L. Massey was recently presented with a very special award from Florida Citrus Sports – the Howard Palmer Award. This honor is given annually to a member of the community who, without regard for personal recognition, has maintained a long and active relationship with Florida Citrus Sports, continuously supporting and contributing to the success of the organization. This award is the organization’s highest service honor and recognizes a “lifetime” of service to Florida Citrus Sports. Congratulations Mr. Massey!

Mr. Massey has been involved with Florida Citrus Sports for nearly 25 years and has held various positions within the organization such as president (1998-99) and chairman (1999-2000). He currently serves as president of the Florida Citrus Sports Foundation, while his son Tony, President and Chief Operating Officer of Massey Services, presently serves on the Florida Citrus Sports Executive Committee.

For more information on Florida Citrus Sports, visit fcsports.com.

I usually don’t take the time to brag but when I received this information I was very excited to share it! For the past few years we’ve been nominated as one of the Best Places to Work in Central Florida by the Orlando Business Journal. And, for the last two years we’ve been a finalist – selected as one of the top 5 companies in our category!

And the selection process isn’t easy!  It’s based on an anonymous online survey that is sent to all team members in the greater Orlando area. The survey questions cover various aspects of our company’s culture and include topics such as manager effectiveness, trust in our senior leaders and feeling valued as a Massey team member.

So what sorts of things go on at Massey Services that make us a finalist? How about our annual awards banquet, our fundraising events that include bake sales, coffee and donut breakfasts, pizza lunches and jeans days all to raise money for several organizations we support, our free health screening and our team building exercises at our annual Manager’s meeting, just to name a few.

Best Places to Work – 2nd Year in a Row.  So there you have it, my one brag for the year.

Local business leader and philanthropist, Harvey L. Massey,CEO and founder of Orlando-based Massey Services, Inc., has been named recipient of the 2009 James B. Greene Economic Development Award by the MetroOrlando Economic Development Commission (EDC).

The James B. Greene Economic Development Award, first presented in 1990, is the highest honor bestowed by the EDC. The award recognizes an individual whose efforts have contributed substantially to the economic vitality of the region.

“I’m deeply moved by this tremendous recognition from the Orlando EDC,” said Mr. Massey. “We have been blessed since we began our business here in Orlando24 years ago. We are proud to count many of Central Florida’s finest as Team Members and to have made a positive impact on the local economy.”

Mr. Massey will be recognized at the annual awards dinner, to be held on March 18, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. Since 1990, the EDC has bestowed 19 leaders in Central Florida with the James B. Greene Economic Development Award.

“Harvey Massey undoubtedly embodies the spirit of this award,” said Metro Orlando EDC Chairman and Orlando Health CEO, John Hillenmeyer. “He is a community leader who has significantly contributed to MetroOrlando’s economic well-being and has demonstrated extensive community service.”

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 landscape 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.

Local business leader and philanthropist, Harvey L. Massey,CEO and founder of Orlando-based Massey Services, Inc., has been inducted as a Laureate into the Junior Achievement Mid-Florida Business Hall of Fame.

The Junior Achievement banquet, held on Nov, 20, 2008 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida,has honored some of the top business and community leaders in Central Florida for the past 30 years. More than 1,300 guests attended the event, which attracted many past recipients and their colleagues. Also honored as 2008 Hall of Fame Laureates were Alan Ginsburg of CED Companies and the late William C. France of NASCAR. University of Central Florida President John C. Hitt was bestowed the Spirit of Achievement Award.

“I’m deeply honored to share this recognition with distinguished leaders such as Dr. John Hitt, Alan Ginsberg, and the late Bill France, Jr., a truly remarkable group of community and business leaders,” said Mr. Massey. “Over the years, I’ve learned that one of the singular and absolute truths in business, as well as in life, is that no one scales the business mountain and stays there for any period of time without the help, hard work,support and encouragement of a lot of generous and unselfish people who keep you moving along the way. I am thankful for the support of my family and am proud of our Massey Services team members and all they have given back to Junior Achievement.”

Massey Services has been supporting Junior Achievement for over 20 years. Tony Massey, President and COO of Massey Services, is currently serving on the Board of Directors, and many of the Massey Services team members are involved through projects teaching throughout the community. In addition, Massey team members contribute to JA through an annual Bowl-A-Thon event every spring.

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 landscape 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.

Massey Services is proud to announce their recognition as “Employer Of the Year” by the National Corporate Hispanic Achievers.

“We value Massey Services’ continuous support toward diversity efforts and appreciate the strides they take to provide career opportunities,especially to minorities,” said Lisa M. Pietri, President of Diversity Career Fairs. “The percentage of minorities in their workforce, the involvement they have in the minority community and the leadership they have shown in diversity makes them an example to other companies and organizations.”

The award was presented by Lisa Pietri at the Annual Diversity Employers Awards Luncheon on Friday, October 24, 2008 at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center in Orlando, Florida. Massey Services was represented by Christine Mason-Brah, Director of Human Resources; Jenny Haget, Marketing Manager; Rebecca Church, Marketing Manager; Andrea Massey-Farrell, Vice-President of Operations and Administration for Massey Communications; and Al Feliciano, Staffing Specialist.

Al Feliciano has worked closely with the National Corporate Hispanic Achievers organization for several years; he has participated in all seven job fairs held in Florida in 2008 and donates his time in the evenings working with minorities to help identify their skill sets for proper job placement.

“Recognition from the National Corporate Hispanic Achievers as‘Employer of the Year’ is a measure of success for leadership in diversity,” said Tony Massey, President/COO of Massey Services. “At Massey Services, we encourage diversity and are proud to celebrate it in our workplace. We are very appreciative to the National Corporate Hispanic Achievers for honoring Massey Services.”

The mission of the National Corporate Hispanic Achievers is to promote the advancement of diversity in Corporate America by hiring, promoting and retaining minorities; highlighting minority role models and sharing knowledge and best practices between corporations.

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 & shrub care services to more than 185,000 customers from 61service centers throughout Florida, Georgia and Louisiana. For more information about MasseyServices, please visit masseyservices.com

Darnell Chambers Selected as a Termidor® All-Star Technician

BASF, the manufacturer of Termidor Termite Defense, recently selected Darnell Chambers of Massey Services as a Termidor All-Star Technician. The All-Star Technician nominees were chosen based on their demonstration of superior product knowledge, outstanding service to customers, drive and motivation to go above and beyond the job function and commitment to professionalism, among other criteria. A total of 16 national winners were chosen in this third annual competition. The panel of judges was comprised of senior BASF personnel from the marketing, sales and technical groups.

Chambers is based in Massey’s Southeast Orlando Service Center and has been recognized for his dedication, skill and expertise as an exceptional pest professional. Chambers and 15 other grand prize winners will receive the VIP treatment as honored guests of BASF at the 2008 Dickies 500 Stock Car Race on November 2nd in Fort Worth, Texas. Technicians will also be featured online and in Termidor marketing efforts throughout the year.

“Darnell has been a dedicated Team Member at Massey Services for over 10 years,” said Tony Massey, President and COO of Massey Services. “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Darnell for achieving this national recognition, proving once again that our people make the difference.”

“We at BASF look forward to having the opportunity to personally congratulate each of the winners for their outstanding work within the industry,” said Keith Holmes, Business Manager for BASF. “With over 100 entries received, it was difficult to choose only 16 winners. Every nominee should be very proud of the tremendous effort they put forth on a daily basis.”

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 61service centers throughout Florida, Georgia and Louisiana. For more information about Massey Services, please visit masseyservices.com.

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 181,000customers 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 Washington D.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 61service centers throughout Florida, Georgia and Louisiana. For more information about Massey Services, please visit masseyservices.com.

Massey Services is proud to announce that Termite Training and Technical Director, Ed Blumenthal, was named a 2008 recipient of the Pest Control Technology (PCT) Magazine and Syngenta Professional Products Crown Leadership Award.

Each year, PCT Magazine and Syngenta honor industry leaders who have contributed positively to the pest management industry’s growth with the Crown Leadership Award. The award recipients are chosen based on their exceptional contributions to their company and community and their commitment to uphold the highest standards of industry ethics, and personal integrity.

Blumenthal is credited for the extensive work he has done on termite baiting processes. He developed operational protocols and procedures that taught Massey Services Team Members not only the science of how termite baits work but the art of maintaining and managing the quality assurance of baiting programs. In addition, his tremendous ability to teach, as well as educate the media and the community about termite prevention and protection, has been a key asset for Massey Services and the pest management industry nationally.

“One of Ed’s greatest attributes is his ability to teach,”explains Adam Jones, Vice President/Director of Quality Assurance for Massey Services. “He is one of the most respected teachers in our industry.”

Blumenthal has served in the pest management and lawn care industry for more than 19 years and at Massey Services for 10 years, specializing in termite and wood destroying organism (WDO) protection. His responsibilities include managing the quality assurance of all termite activities for Massey Services.He oversees 61 individual service centers in Florida,Georgia and Louisiana in a technical capacity, and he also creates and writes all termite and WDO training programs,treating protocols, manuals and procedures. In addition, Blumenthal conducts study classes for applicants taking state certification exams in termite and fumigation.

Ed Blumenthal will be recognized during a special ceremony at PestWorld, the National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA) convention, to beheld October 22 through 25, 2008, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. PCT Magazine will host a reception for him and other award recipients. Ed will also be profiled in PCT Magazine’s October 2008 issue.

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 61service centers throughout Florida, Georgia and Louisiana. For more information about Massey Services, please visit masseyservices.com.

The Orlando Business Journal recently announced Massey Services as one of Central Florida’s largest privately held companies on their annual Golden 100 List. Massey Services ranked No.44 on the list, up from last year’s No. 47 ranking. Harvey L. Massey was also honored as one of Central Florida’s “Ultimate CEO’s”.

The Orlando Business Journal annually surveys over 300 companies in the Central Florida area, encompassing Lake, Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties in order to be considered for the Golden 100 list. Selected companies must be headquartered in Central Florida and be 51% privately held. They are required to submit their growth revenue from the previous year to be nominated. The companies with the highest growth revenues are honored by the Golden 100.

“I am very proud that Massey Services was included once again in the Golden 100 list this year,” said Harvey L. Massey, Chairman and CEO of Massey Services. “We would like to thank the Orlando Business Journal for recognizing our commitment to excellence through growth and innovation. It is a tribute to our hard-working Team Members to be honored with this distinction.”

Massey Services was recognized at the Orlando BusinessJournal’s Golden 100/Ultimate CEOs luncheon on September 19, 2008 at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes Resort. Renowned economist, Dr. Tony Villamil, Dean of the School of Business at the University of St. Thomas in Miami,delivered the keynote speech.

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 landscape 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.