04/10/2026
Today, we celebrate an incredible career and a truly remarkable individual ā Don Lanteigne
Donās journey began in 1975 with what was meant to be just a summer job after high school at a small family business, Richardsonās Extermination. What started as a short-term opportunity quickly turned into a lifelong passion and a career spanning over 50 years. Through acquisitions that brought him to PCO and later Orkin Canada, Don remained a constant: growing, evolving, and leaving a lasting impact every step of the way.
Over the decades, Don built an extraordinary career. From his early days as a technician in Toronto, specializing in termite work ā to leadership roles as Service Manager, Branch Manager, and Regional Manager, and most recently as Learning and Development Manager, Donās journey is a testament to dedication, adaptability, and continuous growth.
What stands out most about Donās career is not just the roles he held, but the passion he brought to each one. As he reflects, not many people can say theyāve spent this long in a career and still genuinely enjoy going to work each day. Don is one of those rare individuals. He embraced every opportunity, built relationships across Canada and the U.S., and found fulfillment in helping others succeed.
In his most recent role, Don found one of his greatest callings - developing people. Today, he takes immense pride in guiding new employees, building relationships, and helping shape the next generation of professionals.
Don has witnessed firsthand the evolution of our industry. From a time with minimal training and safety standards to the highly skilled, safety-focused environment we know today. He not only adapted to these changes but played a key role in advancing them, particularly through his work in training and development.
Throughout his career, Don has also been a reflection of what makes our organization strong - a commitment to people. He has always been approachable, supportive, and willing to help others. He credits much of his success to the mentors and leaders who guided him along the way, and in turn, he has become that mentor for so many others.
Beyond the professional accomplishments, Donās career made a profound personal impact. It provided him with the opportunity to build a life, raise his family, and create lasting friendships across the country and beyond. As Don puts it, anywhere he travels, thereās always a familiar face. A reflection of the relationships heās built over a lifetime.
As he looks ahead, Don leaves us with simple but powerful advice: embrace the opportunities in front of you, invest in relationships, and take pride in the important work we do every day to make a difference in peopleās lives.
Donās legacy is exactly what he hoped it would be: someone who was good at what he did, always approachable, and always there for others.
While itās never easy to say goodbye to someone who has given so much, we celebrate Donās remarkable career with gratitude and admiration. His impact will be felt for years to come through the countless people he has mentored, supported, and inspired.
Congratulations, Don, on an amazing career! And thank you for everything youāve given to all of us.
