Richard Diggs is the owner of Alexandria Pest Services, Inc., a growing pest and termite control business located in Alexandria, Virginia. Mr. Diggs has been employed in this field for more than 20 years rising from an entry level field technician to owner of a business employing more than 30 individuals. He is an accomplished corporate strategist and marketer with extensive experience in commercial, construction, governmental and residential contracts for pest turf and ornamental birds & wood destroying control services.

Mr. Diggs began his career with Major Pest Control Companies as a commercial, residential technician, Regional Sales Manger and Technical advisor. He was promoted rapidly to sales where he quickly gained recognition as a top performer. In December, 1993, he established Diggs Pest Control in Arlington, Virginia. From 1994 thru 1999, Diggs Pest Control rapidly grew from a single employee to a staff of more than 20. Without commercial advertising, the Company contracted with over 3100 residential and commercial clients. In December, 1999, Mr. Diggs sold Diggs Pest Control to a leading Fortune 500 Company. In 2000, Mr. Diggs, together with his son, formed Alexandria Pest Services, Inc. (APS). Today APS is a leader in the local industry with over 3800 residential, commercial, state & local, and Federal clients in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area. APS employs more than a dozen certified and registered technicians, on-staff entomologist, outstanding accountant and clerical staff. APS has achieved market share as well as recognition in a highly competitive industry. The Company plans aggressive growth within the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area as well as expansion into the national marketplace. Utilizing the latest technologies and research, the Company is well placed to make an impact not only in the local market, but nationally.

Mr. Diggs is a member of the National Pest Management Association Inc., co-founder of Minorities in Pest Management (MiPM) Council, Chairman of MiPM mentoring group in the U.S, a member of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, a member of the National Register's Who's Who, member of St. John Baptist Church Board of Trustee, Executive Committee, and the recipient of various community and industry awards. His ethical values form the cornerstone of his business practices.

Certified in various categories through the Virginia, Maryland and District of Columbia Agriculture Departments.

Outstanding management and sales awards.

Richard Diggs, Jr. started working for his father at Diggs Pest Control at the age of 14. With great enthusiasm for pest control and hard working personality, Mr. Diggs, Jr. was the best technician and salesperson and became the biggest asset to the company in a very short period of time. With valuable contribution from Mr. Diggs, Jr. Diggs Pest Control business became quite profitable and was sold to a leading Fortune 500 Company in December 1999. In May 2000, Mr. Diggs, Jr. and his father formed a new company knows today as Alexandria Pest Service, Inc. (APS). Mr. Diggs, Jr. is now the Vice President and Sales Director for Alexandria Pest Services, Inc. For over 15 years of industry experience, Mr. Diggs, Jr. had trained and educated many technicians and salespersons to become successful as he has become. Mr. Diggs, Jr. had been invited as motivational speaker on many occasions by schools and associations to speak about his career and to encourage young kids to work hard and never give up on their dreams.

Mr. Diggs, Jr. is a member of the National Pest Management Association Inc., the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, and the United Community Ministries (UCM) “Putting Youth First”.

Mr. Diggs, Jr. holds a Virginia and Maryland Agriculture Departments Certificates in Categories 7A, 7B, & 7C (General Pest Management, Termite & Wood-Destroying Insects, and Public Health Pest Management).