OUR HISTORY
hawx is always reliable. always innovative.
WHO WE ARE
Hawx Pest Control is the undisputed leader in pest control solutions across the United States. In 2013, Hawx was founded by Scott Wilson and Matt Mehr as a customer-centric pest control company capable of changing industry norms and offering unparalleled service.
In December 2013, Scott and Matt set up their first shop in a rural location in Far West, Utah. Driven by the “How Hard Can It Be” mentality, they dove head-first into finding innovative and dedicated ways to hit the ground running.
Scott and Matt eventually partnered with JK Gleave, who brought industry experience that allowed the growing team to focus on taking their services to the next level and expanding even further. Their optimism and hard work paid off, allowing them to successfully scale from one to five locations in their first three years.
By 2020, Hawx had 15 locations after moving into California, Texas, and across the South. In 2018, they surpassed a quarter of a million accounts serviced. This number skyrocketed to half a million accounts by the end of 2019, and finally, one million accounts in April 2020.
Today, Hawx Pest Control focuses on unparalleled service. We hire the right people at every level of the company to provide you with the best services in pest control. Hawx knows pests disrupt the productivity and safety of residential and commercial spaces, and we work hard to handle your pest problems and restore your peace of mind.
THE HAWX CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE
Hawx fosters a culture of excellence by focusing on our value commitments. These values are present in everything we do at every level of the company—from the professionals we send into your spaces to the account managers, administrative team, and leadership.
Honesty
Every Hawx team member is expected to make the right decisions in any given situation. We believe honesty is good for business, fostering trust and reliability between team members. This inherent trust leads to greater collaboration, high productivity, and a rewarding workplace.
Attitude
The Hawx team leads with respect for every interaction. When invited into our customers’ homes, we know it’s our responsibility to show up with a positive attitude. When collaborating with colleagues, we always remember we’re part of the same team with the same goals.
Work ethic
Our professionals work hard towards a shared purpose and ambition. By delivering the very best services and solutions to help our customers, we remain committed to our detailed, proven processes. We never cut corners, which allows us to strengthen our individual abilities. At the end of each day, we know it’s the work we put in that gets the job done right.
OUR BIG MOMENTS
Hawx has had many significant milestones along the way that helped shape the company we’ve become. Here are a few of our proudest moments:
- 2013: Hawx Services, LLC is founded by Matt Mehr and Scott Wilson. Our first account is serviced in December.
- 2015: We make our first executive hire, and JK Gleave joins the team. We enter the Midwest via Indianapolis.
- 2016: As our midwest growth increases, we expand into St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Chicago.
- 2017: We continue to scale, expanding into California and Texas, and our D2D Sales Force surpasses 200.
- 2018: 250,000 total accounts serviced by May. Hawx moves to its current corporate headquarters in Ogden, Utah.
- 2019: 500,000 total accounts serviced by May.
- 2020: 1 million total accounts serviced by April.
- 2021: Mike Paulus acquires Hawx with plans to expedite rapid growth by Spring. We bring in a wave of new talent, including Dan Baldwin and Scott Broaddus, and open new departments in marketing, inside sales, and L&D.
OUR MISSION
Above all, our mission at Hawx Pest Control is to protect the people and places our customers love. We aim to solve our customer’s pest problems using innovation and up-to-date technology to restore peace and sanctuary in their homes.
But we don’t just take care of pests. We work hard to care for our customers, our company, and our coworkers. We believe our attention to unparalleled care defines our quest for excellence. We innovate wherever we can by seeing opportunities in the face of challenges and finding better ways to solve old problems. Our goal is to improve the home solutions industry and bring you the best pest control practices we have to offer.
