company directories: MGK welcomes new vice president of sales and marketing

Thursday, March 20, 2025

MGK welcomes new vice president of sales and marketing

Kris Prentice

MGK, a manufacturer in the pest control industry of both botanical and manmade insecticide technologies, appointed Kris Prentice as the new vice president of sales and marketing.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kris to MGK,” said Steve Gullickson, president and CEO of the Minneapolis, Minn.-based company. “Her expertise and vision align perfectly with MGK’s strategic goals. We are confident she will contribute significantly to our growth and success.”

Kris Prentice

Prentice 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.
Most recently served as chief commercial officer at Sterilex, a specialty chemical manufacturer.
Experienced in driving business growth and customer engagement.

New responsibilities

Strengthen MGK’s market presence and strategic sales initiatives.
Unify the sales and marketing teams under a single leadership structure.
Ensure 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 Prentice. “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.”