Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on David Royce's trajectory in the pest control industry, with features examining how his early influences—including a sixth-grade teacher—shaped his path to building a billion-dollar company. Multiple outlets have profiled Royce's career journey and credited formative educational experiences with his later success as a two-time CEO.
Summarized from the headlines below; see each source for the full story.
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In the News
18 stories- Legacy obituary·
Linda Susan Royce Obituary (2026) - Ladson, SC - Simplicity: Lowcountry Cremation and Burial Services - Ladson
- Foundr·
How a Sixth-Grade Teacher and a Door-to-Door Job Built a Billion-Dollar Pest Control Empire
- HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME : Sioux Falls, South Dakota·
David Royce Gottsch of Worthing, South Dakota | 1955 - 2026 | Obituary
- Legacy obituary·
David Royce Obituary (1941 - 2026) - Godfrey, IL - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- peasleefuneralhome.com·
Cynthia Margaret "Cindy" Keller Obituary Nov 21, 2025
- caldwellparrish.com·
David Lee Royce Obituary September 26, 2025
- Dignity Memorial·
David Gruver Obituary - Killeen, TX
- CNBC·
2-time CEO credits 6th grade teacher for his success: 'She created a safe space for all students to learn'
- Pest Management Professional·
Growth Leaders: Gamifying growth
- Medium·
Aptive CEO Vess Pearson: “Eat That Frog, Do the Hardest Things First” | by Yitzi Weiner | Authority Magazine
- Pest Control Technology·
Aptive Environmental Arrives in Top 25
- Pest Control Technology·
Pest Control Industry Entrepreneur Royce Profiled in Forbes
- Forbes·
Killing Bugs And Making Money: The Saga Of David Royce
- news.byu.edu·
David Royce: Entrepreneur of the Year
- Pest Control Technology·
Terminix Acquires Alterra Pest Control
- PR Newswire·
Ernst & Young Announces Alterra CEO David Royce as National EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Award Winner 2015
- Pest Control Technology·
Terminix Acquires Alterra Pest Control
- Pest Control Technology·
Alterra Achieves 100,000 Customers
David Royce: FAQ
- Where did David Royce work previously?
- Earlier roles include Alterra (CEO).