ServiceMaster Announces Retirement of Executive Vice President

The ServiceMaster Company announced the retirement of Executive Vice President Robert D. Erickson after 36 years of leadership with the Company.

In his tenure with ServiceMaster, Erickson has fulfilled many critical roles, including serving as Director from 1981 to 1984 and again from 1987 to 1993; as General Partner in the ServiceMaster Partnership; Chief Financial Officer from 1984 to 1992 and then as President and Chief Operating Officer of ServiceMaster's International business unit until 1997. For the past five years, he has served as Executive Vice President and Senior Management Advisor.

"Bob has been a steadfast champion for The ServiceMaster Company and a tireless advocate for the objectives of the firm," said Jonathan Ward, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "We are grateful for his hard work and dedication over the years and wish him well as moves on to the next chapter in his life."

Erickson's retirement will allow him to spend his time with his wife Barb and their family and to become more active with charitable organizations.

ServiceMaster currently provides outsourcing services for more than 11.5 million residential and commercial customers, with combined customer level revenue of approximately $5.1 billion. The core service capabilities of the Company include lawn care and landscape maintenance, termite and pest control, plumbing, heating and air conditioning services, cleaning, furniture repair and home warranty.

These services are provided through a network of over 5,400 company-owned and franchised service centers and business units operating under leading brands which include Terminix, TruGreen ChemLawn, TruGreen LandCare, American Residential Services, Rescue Rooter, American Mechanical Services, ServiceMaster Clean, American Home Shield, AmeriSpec, Merry Maids, Furniture Medic and The ServiceMaster Home Service Center.