Robert J. Gillette is the new CEO of The ServiceMaster Co.

Gillette takes the helm of the Memphis-based residential and commercial service provider immediately with his appointment Tuesday, June 18, by The ServiceMaster board.

2. Word Finds Passion With Vaco, Women’s Alliance - Friday, May 17, 2013

In her six years as a CPA, Ginna Word has seen the industry from both sides of a spreadsheet, as an auditor for Deloitte & Touche, and as a corporate, in-house accountant for The ServiceMaster Co.

3. TruGreen Sags ServiceMaster Earnings - Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The ServiceMaster Co. saw operating revenue and operating income decline during the first three months of 2013.

4. ServiceMaster Reports "Disappointing" First Quarter - Tuesday, May 14, 2013

The ServiceMaster Co. saw operating revenue and operating income decline during the first three months of 2013.

5. ServiceMaster Clean Expands to N.Y., Atlanta - Saturday, May 11, 2013

The ServiceMaster Clean division of Memphis-based ServiceMaster Co. has expanded into Atlanta and Syracuse, N.Y., with new franchise agreements announced this week.

6. ServiceMaster Clean Expands to New York, Atlanta - Thursday, May 09, 2013

The ServiceMaster Clean division of Memphis-based ServiceMaster Co. has expanded into Atlanta and Syracuse, N.Y., with new franchise agreements announced this week.

7. Mullany Resigns as ServiceMaster CEO - Saturday, April 13, 2013

Hank Mullany has resigned as CEO of The ServiceMaster Co. effective Friday, April 12.

Mullany’s resignation was announced Friday along with the appointment of John Krenicki Jr. as the Memphis-based company’s interim CEO.

8. Memphis Makes Top 15 ‘Termite Towns’ - Saturday, April 13, 2013

Memphis-based Terminix has ranked Memphis in its top 15 metro areas with the highest probability of termite swarms.

The rankings, topped by Atlanta, are based on termite service calls to Terminix from 2011 and 2012 and balanced with population density statistics.

9. Memphis Makes Top 15 ‘Termite Towns’ - Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Memphis-based Terminix has ranked Memphis in its top 15 metro areas with the highest probability of termite swarms.

The rankings, topped by Atlanta, are based on termite service calls to Terminix from 2011 and 2012 and balanced with population density statistics.

10. New School Media Blends Film, Music Into ‘Funky’ - Monday, April 08, 2013

In 2007, Sean Faust and business partner Brad Ellis came together with Memphis music icon Doug Easley to create a company offering full-service audio and video recording and mixing services.

11. Growing Concept - Wednesday, March 06, 2013

The winter months can be tougher on food truck vendors as cold temperatures often keep paying customers inside. But as spring approaches and nicer weather resumes, many local operators are getting set to ramp up operations.

12. ServiceMaster Posts Operating Loss in 2012 - Tuesday, February 26, 2013

The ServiceMaster Co. reported an unaudited operating loss of $532.8 million in 2012 on operating revenue of $3.1 billion.

13. Terminix Closes on Six Acquisitions - Saturday, January 26, 2013

Terminix, a division of The ServiceMaster Co., in December closed six asset acquisitions with a collective annualized revenue topping $10 million, the Memphis-based company reported Tuesday.

14. Terminix Closes on Six Acquisitions - Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Terminix, a division of The ServiceMaster Co., in December closed six asset acquisitions with a collective annualized revenue topping $10 million, the Memphis-based company reported Tuesday.

15. ServiceMaster Employee Retires After 50 Years - Saturday, December 29, 2012

Just before the Christmas holiday break, Frances Hill retired from Memphis-based ServiceMaster Co. after more than 50 years.

16. ServiceMaster Employee Retires After 50 Years - Thursday, December 27, 2012

Just before the Christmas holiday break, Frances Hill retired from Memphis-based ServiceMaster Co. after more than 50 years.

17. David Alexander Named President of TruGreen - Saturday, December 15, 2012

David Alexander, the former CEO of Citi Trends, is the new president of TruGreen lawn care company, leaders of The ServiceMaster Co. announced Tuesday, Dec. 11.

18. Alexander Named TruGreen President - Thursday, December 13, 2012

David Alexander, the former CEO of Citi Trends, is the new president of TruGreen lawn care company, leaders of The ServiceMaster Co. announced Tuesday, Dec. 11.

19. Alexander Named TruGreen President - Wednesday, December 12, 2012

David Alexander, the former CEO of Citi Trends, is the new president of TruGreen lawn care company, leaders of The ServiceMaster Co. announced Tuesday, Dec. 11.

20. American Home Shield Names Marketing Officer - Monday, December 10, 2012

Philipp von Holtzendorff-Fehling has been named vice president and chief marketing officer of American Home Shield.

Von Holtzendorff-Fehling comes to the division of The ServiceMaster Co. after serving as chief marketing officer of The Dallas Morning News.

21. Cregg Resigns As ServiceMaster CFO - Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Roger Cregg, chief financial officer of The ServiceMaster Co. has announced his resignation from the Memphis-based company effective Nov. 27.

22. Training Day - Monday, November 19, 2012

The pursuit of economic development comes with code names, secrecy and mysterious visitors.

Without a doubt, the last two years have been eventful when it comes to the city’s civic leaders luring companies to town with the promise of jobs for Memphians. In that regard, the local debate about tax incentives and the competition with other cities, some nearby, was vigorous.

23. TruGreen Saps ServiceMaster’s Quarter - Thursday, November 15, 2012

The ServiceMaster Co. announced a third-quarter operating loss of $724 million Wednesday, Nov. 14.

Hank Mullany, CEO of the Memphis-based provider of home and commercial services, spotlighted results in the company’s TruGreen lawn care business, which has been a priority of his since he became CEO in April 2011.

24. Minority Business Group Names Award Honorees - Tuesday, November 13, 2012

The Mid-South Minority Business Council Continuum has announced its 2012 Robert R. Church Award recipients.

FedEx Express was given the award of “Corporation of the Year” for its efforts to develop and promote minority business development, diversity and inclusion across the organization. Finalists included the city of Memphis and Turner Construction Co.

25. ServiceMaster Postpones Third-Quarter Release - Friday, November 09, 2012

Memphis-based The ServiceMaster Co. has postponed its Friday, Nov. 9, release of its third-quarter financial results.

26. Downtown Rising - Friday, November 02, 2012

Despite a faltering economy, many of America’s downtowns are in the midst of a revival, according to a September U.S. Census study, and Memphis is no exception.

The study, “Patterns of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Population Change: 2000 to 2010,” shows that in many of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas, downtown populations grew at double-digit rates over the last decade, primarily due to the availability of new housing and services. And after previous decades of decline, the residential population in Downtown Memphis increased as well, growing by 7 percent to reach approximately 22,000 residents in 2010, according to the latest metrics compiled by the Downtown Memphis Commission.

27. Crew Training International Names Woodward Director - Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Steve Woodward has joined Crew Training International as director of learning. In his new role, Woodward will manage CTI’s core learning centers, oversee professional development programs and develop metrics to measure and manage the most efficient learning systems.

28. Tax Consulting Firm, Daily News Host Financial Forum - Wednesday, October 31, 2012

CBIZ MHM Thompson Dunavant and The Daily News are presenting a seminar in a few weeks that will take a broad look at topics including estate and gift tax issues, business and personal investments, health care reform and an update on the mergers and acquisitions market.

29. Get Spooky for Overton Park - Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Last week we shared a heartwarming story that featured a number of everyday heroes from various organizations and companies, like ServiceMaster and SeniorBsafe, who helped an elderly couple out of a dire situation. This week let us spotlight the Overton Park Conservancy and share a fun way we can support their efforts by attending a Halloween party.

30. Levine Named President of Southern Growth Studio - Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Mark Levine has joined Southern Growth Studio as president. In his role, Levine leads the firm’s Strategic Analysis team and plays a key part in the company’s culture, business development and client relationship management.

31. ServiceMaster Makes Memphis Rock - Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Last week we wrapped up a reader-response series featuring three weeks of artful narratives describing “Why Memphis Rocks.” The series spun off our Memphis Rocks campaign, which is both a civic pride and giving back effort. Our goal is to draw more attention to the special moments that take place daily throughout the Mid-South. With that in mind, let us share a heartwarming story involving an elderly couple, SeniorBsafe and The ServiceMaster Co.

32. Events - Monday, October 08, 2012

The Memphis Chapter International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet Monday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. at Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Chris Hawk of The ServiceMaster Co. will speak about social media networking for jobseekers. Cost is $22. R.S.V.P. to Sharon Gardner at sharon.gardner@asentinel.com or 752-6213.

33. Growth Streak - Monday, September 10, 2012

Andrew Holliday and Daniel Brown, the founding partners of Memphis-based branding and marketing firm Harvest Creative, used to joke about one day making the Inc. 500|5000, the list published each year by Inc. Magazine that honors the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.

34. Business Honors - Friday, August 24, 2012

Thirteen Memphis-based companies can officially claim to be among the fastest-growing in the U.S.

That’s according to Inc. Magazine, which put them on its annual Inc. 500|5000 list, an exclusive ranking the magazine published a few days ago that honors the fastest-growing companies by measuring their percentage growth in revenue over a three-year period.

35. ServiceMaster Q2 Revenue Drops Slightly - Wednesday, August 08, 2012

Memphis-based The ServiceMaster Co. saw a half a percentage point drop in its operating revenue for the second quarter compared to a year ago – a flattening of its revenue attributed in part to a continuing shift in the strategy of its TruGreen lawn care division.

36. ServiceMaster Q2 Revenue Drops Slightly - Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Memphis-based The ServiceMaster Co. saw a half a percentage point drop in its operating revenue for the second quarter compared to a year ago – a flattening of its revenue attributed in part to a continuing shift in the strategy of its TruGreen lawn care division.

37. Memphis-Based Terminix Acquires Schendel - Tuesday, August 07, 2012

Terminix, the Memphis-based pest control company that is part of The ServiceMaster Co., has bought Schendel Pest Services of Topeka, Kan.

38. Signature’s Marshall Leads Renovation Effort - Friday, July 20, 2012

When Charles Marshall co-founded Signature Advertising & Marketing Solutions with Mark Henry in 1994, the two were the firm’s only employees.

39. Events - Tuesday, June 26, 2012

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday, June 26, at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. James Rogers, director of Memphis Animal Services, will speak. Cost is $18 per person. Email Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org for reservations.

40. Events - Monday, June 25, 2012

The Tennessee Beta Unit of Parliamentarians will hold its monthly meeting and education program Monday, June 25, at 5:45 p.m. at the Poplar-White Station branch library, 5094 Poplar Ave. Call Jennifer Thompson at 324-5184.

41. The Brand Squad Wins Telly Awards - Thursday, June 14, 2012

The Brand Squad recently won three Telly Awards in the 33rd Annual Telly Awards for its work on behalf of ServiceMaster Clean and Aerobic Cruiser Hybrid Cycles.

It marks the third continuous year the Memphis-based brand development firm has won Telly Awards for film/video production on behalf of its clients. The Brand Squad focuses on helping companies successfully launch new brands, products services and special initiatives as well as re-energize underperforming brands.

42. ServiceMaster Registers ‘Strong Start’ To 2012 - Friday, May 11, 2012

The ServiceMaster Co. reported first quarter results Thursday, May 10, that showed its operating income more than doubled from the first quarter of 2011.

43. Low-Impact Landscaping - Thursday, April 19, 2012

For most people these days, the descriptive word “green” evokes thoughts on diminishing consumption and environmental chivalry, and not necessarily the lush colors of an early spring such as Memphis has seen this year.

44. Redbirds Reconnection - Monday, April 16, 2012

One of baseball’s enduring maxims is that anytime you go to a game you’ve got a chance to see something you’ve never seen before.

Apparently, this now applies off the field too, because a few weeks ago a group that included Magic Johnson as the front man paid $2.15 billion to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers from financially troubled owner Frank McCourt.

45. New HR Firm Shifts Focus to ‘People Capital’ - Monday, April 09, 2012

Human resources professionals no doubt groan at the stereotypes of them portrayed in popular culture such as on TV shows like “The Office.”

On that show, the character of Toby Flenderson is an HR representative played with the sleepy-eyed, lifeless personality of a wet blanket.

46. ServiceMaster Adds EV to Fleet - Friday, April 06, 2012

Memphis-based The ServiceMaster Co. now has an electric vehicle to get support workers between the various office locations in Memphis for the various ServiceMaster brands.

47. AIA Honors Industry’s Local Activity - Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Despite hard times, there has been a whirlwind of activity in Memphis’ design community over the past year.

That’s the message Josh Flowers, general counsel at Hnedak Bobo Group Inc. and president of the Memphis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, gave Saturday, March 31, at the annual Celebration of Architecture Gala and 2012 Design Awards at Circuit Playhouse, 66 S. Cooper St.

48. ServiceMaster Clean Granted Dust Removal Patent - Tuesday, April 03, 2012

For 30 years, Tony Loftis had been thinking about how to improve the process for cleaning offices, other commercial spaces and homes.

49. Liddon Solves Problems for Relocating Companies - Thursday, March 29, 2012

When Robert Liddon began as a clerk at Heiskell Donelson after his second year in law school in 1974, there were about 25 attorneys.

Now the firm known as Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC is made up of about 600.

50. ‘Positive Message’ - Tuesday, March 13, 2012

The most recent figures from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development show a falling jobless rate for the Memphis metro area.

New, more current figures will be out later this month that show the area’s latest unemployment picture. But in the meantime, the Memphis area has played host to one job fair after another in recent days, while across the state there have been more than 20 such fairs in the past 15 months.

51. ServiceMaster to Help Vets Secure Franchise Funding - Thursday, March 08, 2012

Four brands from The ServiceMaster Co. have joined the online fundraising program Boost A Hero to help military veterans purchase franchise businesses.

52. ServiceMaster to Fill 100 IT Positions - Tuesday, February 28, 2012

The ServiceMaster Co. plans to hire 100 new IT workers for positions ranging from technical support to management.

53. Growing Field - Wednesday, February 15, 2012

The days of buying a home appliance warranty and waiting for the appliance to break down are changing.

The president and CEO of American Home Shield says the business is changing to become more about the kind of preventative maintenance that businesses have relied on for some time to avoid unplanned work stoppages. And homeowners want 24-hour access as well as options that might include not having a home warranty but include the ability to get home repair service.

54. ServiceMaster to Hire 6,700 for Peak Season - Monday, February 06, 2012

The ServiceMaster Co. plans to hire 6,700 new and seasonal field employees across the country in anticipation of the Memphis-based service provider’s peak season.

55. Terminix, TruGreen to Add Dallas, Atlanta Jobs - Monday, January 09, 2012

The Memphis-based ServiceMaster Co. plans to hire more new employees in Dallas and Atlanta for its TruGreen and Terminix divisions.

56. Kindness Revolution Offers Membership - Wednesday, December 28, 2011

The Kindness Revolution, a Memphis-based nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of kindness and values-driven leadership in customer service, schools and communities, is offering free membership.

57. Green Means Green - Tuesday, December 13, 2011

As national real estate guru Jonathan David Miller said at last week’s Urban Land Institute’s Real Estate Outlook for the Mid-South, in the rare event that new construction is taking place for office users, going green is standard in today’s economy.

58. Interim TruGreen Prez Now Permanent - Wednesday, December 07, 2011

The ServiceMaster Co. announced more changes in the ranks of its divisions Monday, Dec. 5.

Tom Brackett, who was named interim president of the Memphis-based company’s TruGreen division in May is now the permanent leader of the lawn-care business.

59. More ServiceMaster Changes to Terminix and TruGreen Brands - Tuesday, December 06, 2011

The ServiceMaster Company announced more changes in the ranks of its divisions Monday, Dec. 5.

Tom Brackett, who had been named interim president of the Memphis headquartered company’s TruGreen division in May is now the permanent leader of the lawn care business..

60. Coba Named President of ServiceMaster Divs. - Thursday, December 01, 2011

Thomas Coba, the outgoing chief operating officer of Subway Restaurants, has been named the new president of ServiceMaster Clean and Merry Maids, two divisions of Memphis-based The ServiceMaster Co.

61. Welcome Addition - Wednesday, November 23, 2011

The four-story office building at Court Avenue and Second Street in Downtown Memphis was built in 1903 as the home of The Commercial Appeal and later became the longtime headquarters of the Welcome Wagon Corp.

62. ServiceMaster’s Q3 Revenues Up 1.3 Pct. - Friday, November 18, 2011

Hank Mullany has a pretty basic mission statement and set of guiding principles for The ServiceMaster Co., the Memphis-based home- and commercial-services company he took the helm of earlier this year as CEO.

63. ServiceMaster’s Q3 Revenues Up 1.3 Pct. - Thursday, November 17, 2011

Hank Mullany has a pretty basic mission statement and set of guiding principles for The ServiceMaster Co., the Memphis-based home- and commercial-services company he took the helm of earlier this year as CEO.

64. City’s Story Recounted in ‘Memphis 101’ - Thursday, November 10, 2011

A cross-section of native Memphians and Memphians by choice spent the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 9, exploring the stories that shaped the city during “Memphis 101,” a free, public event held biannually at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library.

65. Cultural Connection - Monday, November 07, 2011

It’s impossible to deny Western society’s fascination with India.

The interest in Indian culture is evident in the popularity of films such as “Bend it Like Beckham” and “Slumdog Millionaire,” and in literary works such as Arundhati Roy’s Booker Prize-winning “The God of Small Things” and Jhumpa Lahiri’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Interpreter of Maladies.”

66. ServiceMaster, Other Cos. Support Habitat Mission - Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis has a busy couple of weeks ahead as it closes its books on the fall building season.

Tuesday, Oct. 25, marked the dedication of The ServiceMaster Co. home at 3477 E. Oak Side Drive in Trinity Park, the first all-green neighborhood being developed by Memphis Habitat. The will be the Memphis-based home and commercial services company’s fifth sponsorship home with the nonprofit.

67. CMOM Names Roberts Marketing, Fundraising Coord. - Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Carrie Callaway Roberts has been named marketing and fundraising coordinator at The Children’s Museum of Memphis.

68. Mullany Outlines Goals For ServiceMaster Brands - Thursday, October 13, 2011

The president and CEO of The ServiceMaster Co. is pushing the Memphis-based home and commercial services company into new areas with digital technology.

69. Goodspeed Named CIO at ServiceMaster - Monday, September 26, 2011

Linda Goodspeed is the new chief information officer at The ServiceMaster Co., the latest appointment to the top ranks of the Memphis-based company by ServiceMaster CEO Hank Mullany.

70. Goodspeed Named CIO at ServiceMaster - Friday, September 23, 2011

Linda Goodspeed is the new chief information officer at The ServiceMaster Co., the latest appointment to the top ranks of the Memphis-based company by ServiceMaster CEO Hank Mullany.

71. ServiceMaster Promotes Two in TruGreen, Terminix - Wednesday, September 21, 2011

The ServiceMaster Co., which is based in Memphis, has made two promotions in its TruGreen and Terminix brands.

72. Tactical Magic Celebrates 10 Years - Monday, September 12, 2011

It was 10 years ago this month – amid some of the most uncertain times in the nation’s history – that Trace Hallowell founded Tactical Magic.

He had completed his commitments at Thompson & Co., took a month off to drive around the country with his family, and came back ready to work.

73. ServiceMaster Aiding Hurricane Irene Disaster - Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Memphis-based ServiceMaster Co. has sent 1,200 of its associates and 10,000 pieces of equipment to aid in disaster restoration efforts on the eastern seaboard.

74. CEO: Shift in Strategies Necessary for TruGreen - Friday, August 26, 2011

Memphis-based TruGreen lawn care is changing its neighborhood sales strategy as the CEO of parent company, The ServiceMaster Co., continues to talk about the need for the company to improve its performance.

75. Terminix Enters Joint Venture in India - Thursday, August 25, 2011

Terminix has entered into its first non-franchise expansion outside North America with an India-based company.

The joint venture is with Security and Intelligence Services Ltd., an Indian-owned subsidiary of SIS Group. SIS works in electronic security, security training and cash management services as well as pest control. It provides a wide variety of support services to businesses. Headquartered in New Delhi, SIS has more than 100 offices in the country and 5,200 employees.

76. Terminix Enters Joint Venture in India - Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Memphis-based Terminix has entered into its first non-franchise expansion outside North America with an India-based company.

The joint venture is with Security and Intelligence Services Ltd., an Indian-owned subsidiary of SIS Group. SIS works in electronic security, security training and cash management services as well as pest control. It provides a wide variety of support services to businesses. Headquartered in New Delhi, SIS has more than 100 offices in the country and 5,200 employees.

77. Keeping Pace - Monday, August 15, 2011

The Tennessee chapter of the American Institute of Architects selected Memphis for its recent annual convention, not only because of the city’s history and entertainment but for its charming design.

78. Thompson Dunavant to Present Compliance Program - Monday, August 01, 2011

The news has been filled for months with stories of hack attacks on major entities around the world like Sony Corp. and even the CIA.

79. Cifuentes New HR Manager At ServiceMaster - Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Viviana Cifuentes has joined ServiceMaster by Stratos as human resources manager. Hometown: I was born in Bogota, Colombia, and raised in New York City.

Education: I received my bachelor’s degree in business administration from Baruch College in New York City.

80. Internships Bring Value to ServiceMaster - Thursday, July 21, 2011

The junior communication analyst who called was polite and persistent. There was a decent interval between her initial story pitch to a reporter and her follow-up.

“I hope you are well and enjoying this warm weather,” she began in an initial e-mail.

81. Hansen Promoted to Store Manager at Macy’s - Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Greg Hansen has been promoted to vice president/store manager at Macy’s Oak Court.

Hometown: Lynbrook, N.Y.

82. Tioga Offers Public, Private Environmental Solutions - Monday, July 11, 2011

Tioga Environmental Consultants Inc., based in Memphis, has been providing common sense solutions to government regulation standards for public and private sectors in Tennessee and Mississippi since early December 2009, when Maggie Strom and Mike Donohoe opened the business.

83. Morris to Celebrate First Anniversary at CCC - Friday, June 03, 2011

Among the actions A C Wharton Jr. took after his election as mayor of Memphis in October 2009 was adding then-Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston PC attorney Paul Morris to a transition team already packed with movers and shakers.

84. Office Art - Thursday, June 02, 2011

When Stacy McCall, president of ServiceMaster by Stratos, walked into the Memphis College of Art’s South Main Street graduate school on its opening day, she didn’t realize she’d be making a business deal.

85. Q1 Growth ‘Modest’ at ServiceMaster - Friday, May 27, 2011

Months after Memphis-based The ServiceMaster Co. sold off its TruGreen LandCare subsidiary, the new ServiceMaster CEO said TruGreen lawn services has to improve its performance for investors and for clients of the lawn maintenance service.

86. ServiceMaster Reports Modest Q1 Growth - Wednesday, May 25, 2011

The ServiceMaster Co. reported increased first quarter 2011 revenues of $615 million, up 5.9 percent from the first quarter of 2010.

87. Cleanup Kicks Off as River Crests - Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Now that the Mississippi River has crested, the long drop in the river’s level begins and it will take the rest of the month and into June to get anywhere near normalcy for the volatile river.

The river at Memphis crested at 48 feet Tuesday morning. It will drop by an inch or two per day for the coming days.

88. KIPP Memphis Hosts Dress for Success Day - Friday, May 06, 2011

On Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Memphis middle school students from KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) DIAMOND Academy, 230 Henry St., will host Dress for Success Day, where students dressed in business attire will ask community leaders questions concerning their fields of work.

89. Martin Out as CFO at ServiceMaster - Thursday, May 05, 2011

The ServiceMaster Co. Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Steven Martin has resigned from the company effective April 29.

90. ServiceMaster Sells TruGreen LandCare to Aurora - Tuesday, April 26, 2011

ServiceMaster Co. Monday announced it is selling its commercial landscaping business, TruGreen LandCare, to Aurora Resurgence Group.

91. Events - Friday, April 08, 2011

Health Memphis Common Table will present a Community Partners Forum Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon at St. Francis Hospital, 5959 Park Ave. Dr. Calvin Johnson, president of Altre Strategies Solutions Group LLC, will speak on the topic “Eliminating Health Disparities by Focusing on Quality.” For more information, contact Patti Tosti at 273-2665 or patti.tosti@healthmemphis.org.

92. Martino’s Faith at Center Of Successful Design Career - Friday, April 08, 2011

Angelo Martino, head of the interior design department at Lakeland-based Renaissance Group, has been in the business almost 50 years. But what others may call the result of many years of practice, Martino calls a “gift from God.”

93. Events - Thursday, April 07, 2011

The Mid-South Area Business Travelers Association will meet Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 6120 Poplar Ave. Laurie Rusin will present “Road Warrior Packing and Travel Secrets Revealed.” To register, visit www.msabta.org.

94. MIFA’s Day of Reflection to Honor MLK Legacy - Friday, April 01, 2011

Memphis Inter-Faith Association will commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saturday during its 12th Annual Day of Reflection and Service.

95. ServiceMaster Revenues Increase - Thursday, March 31, 2011

Hank Mullany’s tenure as CEO of The ServiceMaster Co. begins Friday at the Memphis headquarters of the company that includes Terminix, TruGreen, Merry Maids and other residential and commercial services.

96. ServiceMaster Revenue Improves 3.9 Pct. in 2010 - Wednesday, March 30, 2011

ServiceMaster reported a 3.9 percent increase in revenue for 2010 compared to 2009 with the release of its annual report this week.

The company, whose headquarters is in Memphis, reported revenue of $3.3 billion for the year or $125.8 million more than in 2009.

97. Long Combines Love for Design, Family Biz - Friday, March 25, 2011

Brent Long, vice president of special events for Holliday Flowers, literally grew up in his mother’s flower shop.

98. Green Power - Thursday, March 24, 2011

The familiar hum of the fertilizer tank and sprayer on TruGreen service trucks is about to fade out.

Associates with the lawn care company that is part of Memphis-based The ServiceMaster Co. have already heard from customers who missed the hum and thought the new hybrid trucks being tested by TruGreen had missed their homes.

99. ServiceMaster Names Mullany New CEO - Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Hank Mullany, former executive vice president of Walmart U.S. and president of Walmart’s northern business, will become the new CEO of Memphis-based The ServiceMaster Co. at the end of March.

100. Kindness Revolution Hosts Memphis Celebration - Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Feb. 14-20 is Random Acts of Kindness Week, and local do-gooders will be honored for their compassionate ways during the Memphis Celebration of Kindness, set to take place Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 at Le Pavillon, 1052 Brookfield Road.