Horizon Pest Control Names Carmine G. Marchionda as President

Carmine G. Marchionda has been named President of Horizon Pest Control. He will join the 51-year-old, New Jersey-based pest control services company on October 11, 2021, when he will assume responsibility for day-to-day operations. This appointment will allow CEO Bernie Holst, III., son of Founder Bernie Holst, Jr. to more keenly focus on shaping the family-run company’s aggressive growth plan.

“For the last two years, through my involvement in an executive leadership forum where we met, I witnessed first-hand Carmine’s exceptional problem-solving skills, and just as importantly, his communications and interpersonal skills. As a family-owned firm, our company culture is central to the life of our organization, where many of our employees have worked for nearly two decades. I am confident that his collaborative approach and big-picture problem-solving skills will greatly benefit both our team and customers alike,” noted Holst, III.

With more than 25 years of executive leadership, management, and financial experience in healthcare, government, and other nonprofit entities, Marchionda most recently served as CEO of the Arc Rockland, a not-for-profit agency that works with people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families. Prior to this, he served as president and CEO of Spectrum for Living, a New Jersey-based human services organization supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He also has held positions within the public sector as a nursing home administrator, long-term care consultant, and as County Administrator for Sussex County, NJ, where he oversaw 40 departments serving approximately 150,000 residents.

Marchionda is a Certified Public Manager, holds a Master’s degree in public administration and healthcare management from Kean University, and earned both an MBA and BA from William Paterson University. He and his family reside in Ogdensburg, NJ.

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“The last year and a half have no doubt been a period of real change for our business, and I am so proud of how our team adapted to meet our customers’ needs and continued to grow our company,” explained Holst, III. “As a continuation of that trend, in addition to continuing to serve as the key contact for our largest corporate clients, I can now turn more of my attention to our strategic growth – both organic and through acquisitions.”

Ranked among the top 100 pest control services firms in the U.S and the third largest independently-owned firm in the state by PCT Magazine (May 2021 issue), the company has experienced 8% to 10% year-over-year growth for the last five years.

“Not surprisingly, Horizon Pest Control’s longevity and sustained growth are consistent with the family values that have served as the foundation of the business,” Marchionda noted. “I was drawn to the company for several reasons, not the least of which is its growth potential, as well as how the company treats its employees and has cultivated a loyal base of professionals who care deeply about their customers. I look forward to leading this growing and committed team.”

About Horizon Pest Control

Established in 1970, Horizon Pest Control provides provide pest and termite control services in in 12 counties throughout New Jersey, the five boroughs of New York City, and Rockland County, NY, for residential and commercial properties. Many of technicians at the company are state-licensed. Included on NJ.com’s list of New Jersey’s “Top Workplaces” for 2020-2021, and 201 Magazine named it among the “Best of Bergen” 2021. For more information visit www.horizonpestcontrol.com.