MGK Announces New Vice President of Sales and Marketing
This executive position will align the company’s sales and marketing teams under the same leadership
MGK, a prominent innovator in the pest control industry and a worldwide leader in both botanical and man-made insecticide technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kris Prentice as the new Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Kris brings over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing leadership in the pest control and chemical industries, including three years leading the Pest Elimination team at Ecolab. She most recently held the role of Chief Commercial Officer at Sterilex, a specialty chemical manufacturer. With a track record in driving business growth and customer engagement, she will play an important role in strengthening MGK’s market presence and strategic sales initiatives.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kris to MGK,” said Steve Gullickson, President and CEO of MGK. “Her expertise and vision align perfectly with MGK’s strategic goals, and we are confident she will contribute significantly to our growth and success.”
In this role, Kris will unify the sales and marketing teams under a single leadership structure, ensuring a cohesive strategy to expand partnerships, enhance customer relationships and drive growth and brand recognition.
“I’m excited to join MGK at such a dynamic time in its journey,” said Kris. “This company has a strong foundation, and I am eager to collaborate with this talented team to grow market share and foster customer trust by delivering innovative and effective solutions. The opportunity to contribute to MGK’s continued success is truly exciting.”
About MGK
MGK’s mission is to protect lives and environments from the impact of insects. Founded in 1902 and based in Minnesota, MGK sells insect control products throughout the world, spanning several industries including professional pest control, consumer home and pet products, animal health, and crop protection. A subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company, MGK is a worldwide leader in the development and distribution of the botanical insecticide pyrethrum as well as a wide range of conventional insect control technologies. Learn more at MGK.com.
