Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
O. Wayne Rollins
Rollins
1948–1991
1948–1991
Rollins
1948–1991
1948–1991
In 1964, Rollins completed what is believed to be the first leveraged buy-out in business history through the acquisition of Orkin Exterminating Company. Through a number of acquisitions, he parlayed this initial company into one of the world’s largest and most profitable service businesses focused on insect inspection and extermination, home security, and lawn care.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1912–1991
- Birthplace: Georgia
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Farmer / Rancher