Jul 3, 2019 | Company News
Barnes Exterminating, a division of Northwest, received the 2019 Best Pest Control award for the Macon, GA area. This honor was received thanks to the votes of the Macon residents, as each year, The Macon Telegraph asks the community to choose the winners in their Best of the Best Awards. This is the third consecutive year that Barnes has won this honor and the fourth time overall.
“We can’t believe it, and we are grateful to be chosen for the third year in a row,” said Huey Hood, Barnes Service Center Manager. “Each teammate has mentioned how excited they are about the award. We hope to continue to create ‘Customers for Life’ and to create extraordinary experiences for our Macon community!”
Barnes Exterminating has been serving the Macon, GA area for over 30 years and joined the Northwest Exterminating team in 2018 to continue to grow and best serve the community. Barnes always aims to create extraordinary experiences with every customer in the Barnes Family, and we are appreciative to the Macon community for continuing to choose us for all their pest control needs!
Jul 3, 2019 | Company News, Good Deed Team
Macon
On April 24th, Macon teammates held their First Responders Appreciation Cookout. With over 140 people attending, teammates were humbled by the stories shared by the first responders in attendance.
Carrollton
On May 8th, Carrollton teammates had the pleasure of hosting at East Carrollton Parks & Recreation. After sitting down to lunch and getting a chance to know one another, some of the firefighters in attendance gave Northwest Teammates a tour of the trucks, equipment, and fire house!
LaGrange
The LaGrange First Responders Appreciation cookout was held at the George Harris Baseball Complex on May 28th. The responders that had been on call over Memorial Day Weekend were extremely appreciative for the chance to have some much needed down time and good food.
Tucker
This was the 2ndyear the Tucker teammates visited their neighboring Fire Station to show thanks for all that they do. Northwest teammates had a chance to get to know more about the first responders in that area and even share a little bit of what we do at Northwest.
Savannah
For the 2ndyear, the Savannah team partnered with local business to host their First Responders’ Appreciation Cookout. Co-hosted with Savannah Harley-Davidson and Firehouse Subs, the event attracted first responders throughout the region!
Laurens
This year we returned to visit our favorite four-legged officer on the force, Kai! Our team was able to present Officer Sherfield and Kai with a brand-new bulletproof vest. Also, in attendance was South Carolina House District 14 Representative, Stewart Jones, who joined the Piedmont teammates in thanking all the men and women who dedicate themselves to keeping the community safe.
Lanier
With over 100 people in attendance, the Lanier teammates made this year’s appreciation cookout one to remember. The team sat down for good food and fellowship, taking time to thank the first responders in attendance for all they do.
Stockbridge
The Stockbridge team went above and beyond with their appreciation cookout. In addition to serving those in attendance by way of a Northwest teammate assembly line, they packed boxes to take to those that could not attend the appreciation event.
Marietta
On August 18th, our Marietta, Corporate, Customer Care, and Wildlife North offices came together to give back to those who protect the community day in and day out. Not only were our teammates able to express their gratitude to the first responders in attendance but they were also able to share more about what Northwest and Good Deeds is all about.
Canton
Canton teammates had the pleasure of serving over 75 firefighters during their August 23rd event! They were able to meet some new firefighter recruits that were attending a training class and speak with them about their experiences.
Buford
The Buford first responder event hosted more than 75 local firefighters, EMS, and police officers. Buford teammates were happy to connect to the first responders in the area and give thanks for all they do for the community.
Columbus
Over 300 first responders turned out for the Columbus appreciation event! In addition to serving all those in attendance, Columbus teammates packed food up and took it to deputies at the local jail that could not make it to the event.
Smyrna
150 first responders were in attendance at our Smyrna appreciation event! The great weather paired well with the event, making it a great day filled with fellowship and gratitude for all those who work to make our community safer every day.
Jun 27, 2019 | Company News, Teammate Celebration
Garry Adams, Director of Realtor Relations at Northwest Exterminating, was named the new president of the Georgia Pest Control Association (GPCA). He previously served as the GPCA’s Vice President where he worked with GPCA Regional Directors to promote activities and engagement among members. As the Vice President, Garry also volunteered on committees and offered his assistance wherever he was needed.
At Northwest, Garry is the Director of Realtor Relations where he oversees a capable team that reaches out and forms partnerships with real estate agents across existing and new markets in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Garry is an essential teammate for numerous strategic teams and committees at Northwest; he is always committed to progressing Northwest further.
Away from work, Garry’s passions are his wife, Nancy, children, and grandchildren. He enjoys restoring and driving antique muscle cars in his spare time.
Northwest is proud to support Garry, and we congratulate Garry as the new GPCA President.
For more information about the GPCA, visit gpca.org.
Jun 24, 2019 | Company News, Good Deed Team, Teammate Celebration
On Saturday, June 15th, our LaGrange teammates came together to lend a hand to the LaGrange chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace and assist in the construction of 80 bunk beds.
Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a non-profit that builds and delivers beds to children in need. By noticing the generosity in other charities when it came to donations of clothing, toys, and food, the founders of Sleep in Heavenly Peace saw there was a gap to fill in respect to donated beds and bedding. Their belief is “No kid sleeps on the floor in our town.” This past Saturday was the first National Bunks Across America Build Day, and 120 Sleep in Heavenly chapters took part in this historic day of giving back.
This was the 2nd year volunteering for the LaGrange team with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Over 200 volunteers came out to participate on Saturday, exceeding the expected 125. This became a community-wide effort, where local businesses, churches, and teams donated their time for this amazing cause. Everyone from children as young as 4 to adults had a part in making this special event a success.
For more on information on Sleep in Heavenly Peace and how you can get involved, visit their website.
May 3, 2019 | Company News
Sawyer Exterminating, Inc. of Burlington, NC has joined the Northwest Exterminating Family. Started in 1947, Sawyer has a long-standing reputation in North Carolina for excellent customer service, honesty, and family. This acquisition will allow Northwest to expand its footprint into the North Carolina area and will allow Sawyer Exterminating to continue to grow and serve the community.
Northwest has grown to include over 25 service centers, offering numerous services, across 4 states in their 68-year history. The Northwest mission is to create extraordinary experiences for customers through green services. The addition of Sawyer Exterminating will be the first segue into the North Carolina market for Northwest. With Sawyer part of the team, Northwest hopes to expand more eco- and family-friendly services to customers in the area.
“We are excited to welcome the Sawyer team into the Northwest family. Their dedication to service and honesty is something that Northwest also strives for with each customer!” said Stanford Phillips, Co-President of Northwest. “We are grateful Sawyer Exterminating has chosen to trust Northwest to move forward and grow within the community.”
Sawyer Exterminating will maintain its name, team, and business as usual, as the teammates will continue to serve the Burlington, NC area with extraordinary experiences.
Apr 11, 2019 | Company News, Teammate Celebration
Customers first. Be humble. Do what is right. Be extraordinary. Move forward. These Northwest Ways are at the core of everything we do here at Northwest. Every year, there are teammates that go beyond extraordinary in every way, and we enjoy celebrating them and their success. These teammates rose to the occasion throughout the year, whether internally within their department or externally with their Northwest customers. And this is why their teams have selected them as the Northwest Teammate of the Year! Congratulations to all the winners, and we appreciate all the extraordinary experiences you have created!
Click here to see the list of our 2018 Teammates of the Year.
Mar 4, 2019 | Company News
Northwest Exterminating has been honored as a 2019 Top Workplace by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by a research partner of the AJC. This is the 7thconsecutive year that Northwest teammates’ feedback have landed the company on the list that highlights the best of the best in Atlanta.
The Northwest team is excited to be awarded this honor again, coming in at number 20 in the mid-sized company category. “At Northwest, you’ll hear us say “Be Extraordinary.” Our culture always comes back to the people that are on our team; they’re the ones who help us foster an atmosphere of growth, building relationships, and putting the customer first. We know that without this great team that believes in Northwest, we wouldn’t be where we are today,” says Stanford Phillips, Northwest Exterminating Co-President. We hope to continue to build on our family-like atmosphere while expanding our list of home services and the areas we service with the help of our teammates.
Northwest actively strives to maintain and nurture a positive workplace for our Northwest Family that is creative, inclusive, and challenging. This culture is cultivated through the Northwest mission, “to be an extraordinary company creating extraordinary experiences,” which not only applies to the level of service our teammates aim to provide to every customer, but also internally by staying true to the Northwest way.
We are grateful to be recognized yet again on this list of Top Workplaces in Atlanta. If you are looking to be a part of the growing Northwest family, please explore our Career Opportunities.
Dec 18, 2018 | Community/Events, Company News, Good Deed Team
On December 14th & 15th, the Northwest Good Deeds Team and many Northwest Teammates ventured to the Atlanta Toys for Tots warehouse for two days of volunteering and fellowship.
Partnering with Toys for Tots for several years, Northwest views this event as a great way to foster the relationships we have developed in the community. “This comes back full circle as evident in the smiles of the parents and each child who receives toys through this program,” says Kristen Milligan, Co-Director of the Good Deeds Team.
The Toys for Tots goal is “to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.” This easily aligns with the Northwest Good Deeds goal of providing simple, meaningful opportunities for Northwest teammates to create a positive impact in the community in which we serve. Over the two days, everyone enjoyed the company of one another and the chance to give back this holiday season. Northwest’s Co-Presidents Stephen and Stanford Phillips joined the team to help fulfill orders, “It’s amazing to see everyone helping, and they are genuinely happy to be doing so.”
About the Northwest Good Deeds Team – As much as Northwest Exterminating is in the pest control business, we’re even more so in the people business. It’s that train of thinking that pushes us to think outside the box on how we can better serve the communities we live and work in; the creation of our Good Deeds Team came from just that. The Good Deeds team is an active part of the Northwest Family that seeks out and partners with local schools, businesses and organizations to create an impact throughout our communities. We love that we get the chance to help not only our customers protect their homes from pest, termites, mosquitoes, insulation, lawn, and wildlife issues but also help our communities become even better places to call home.
Nov 21, 2018 | Company News, Good Deed Team
In October, The Good Deeds Team Co-Directors, Greg Green and Kristen Milligan, along with Northwest’s Creative Learning Specialist, Melissa Shiver, were honored to attend and speak at the WIDA National Conference in Detroit, Michigan. The theme of this year’s four-day conference was “Schools and Community Empowering One Another,” and the team was excited for the opportunity to discuss the Libros/Books Bilingual Literacy Program and the impact that it has had on the families, teachers, and school district as a whole.
Three ESL Specialists from the Tuscaloosa City ESL Department, Samantha Shuler, Tiffany Craig and Katie Harrison, also accompanied the team to answer questions and to share in the 75-minute presentation. The key touch points of the presentation were the development, implementation, and impact of the Literacy Program, which highlighted specific strategies, activities, and resources that were useful to the team. The audience also engaged in conversations surrounding the obstacles they faced, including program development, budgeting and funding, community resources and support, and parent engagement.
The audience also had the opportunity to hear from families who have participated in the program, as some families documented their experience on video. The families spoke on how this program helped them learn ways to develop early reading literacy in their home language that can benefit their children when they begin learning to read in English. The purpose of the Libros/Books Bilingual Literacy Program was to create early reading strategies that can begin at home and be applied in the classroom; engaging parents with school and community gives students more opportunities to develop academic language daily.
“We’re hopeful that this program will show how community businesses, schools, and the family can partner together to empower a student’s successful development of early literacy skills,” said Milligan. This program reflects one of the key components to the Good Deeds Team: to look out into our communities to make an impact in our local schools, businesses, and organizations. We were so thankful to be invited to tell the story, progress, success of the Family Literacy Program so far.
About the Family Literacy Program – The Family Literacy Program is intended to bridge early reading strategies that can begin at home and can be applied in the classroom. This program directly shows the importance of providing families the opportunities to gain strategies and materials to help develop early literacy skills for young students. Strategies encourage native language support while developing second language acquisition. Engaging parents with school and community gives students more opportunities to develop academic language daily. This program will show how community businesses, schools, and the family can partner together to empower a student’s successful development of early literacy skills.
About the Northwest Good Deeds Team – As much as Northwest Exterminating is in the pest control business, we’re even more so in the people business. It’s that train of thinking that pushes us to think outside the box on how we can better serve the communities we live and work in; the creation of our Good Deeds Team came from just that. The Good Deeds team is an active part of the Northwest Family that seeks out and partners with local schools, businesses and organizations to create an impact throughout our communities. We love that we get the chance to help not only our customers protect their homes from pest, termites, mosquitoes, insulation, lawn, and wildlife issues but also help our communities become even better places to call home.
