KEVIN DEWITT Co-owner,

Patriot Pest & Termite Control

evin DeWitt grew up in Phoenix in a working-class family and in his early years worked in the construction industry. Then in 1994, he started in the pest control industry and in 1997 joined Patriot Pest & Termite Control.

In 2016, Kevin and his wife Nancy had the opportunity to purchase the company from his longtime friend Mike Fraker.

Kevin says he finds his work exciting and rewarding. “When we arrive at a property, we are there to help and to solve problems. No one wants pests in their home or business. Pests are like people; they have habits and at the end of the day we are there to solve those problems.

“People turn to us for solutions, and we are happy to provide them a pest free environment."

Even with almost 30 years in the business, Kevin says he still finds himself learning new things and facing new challenges.

“Throughout the years I have been fortunate to have met some very interesting people and made many new friends,” he says. “I feel blessed to call Prescott our home, and we love the opportunity to contribute to the community.”

Most importantly, Kevin says, he thanks God every day for his beautiful bride Nancy, with whom he co-owns the company. He is a proud father of three children and has two grandchildren he adores. ennis Gallagher met his wife MaryAnn in high school and married her while attending ASU. He retired from a career in the microelectronics industry, working for companies in the U.S and in Europe, and in 2007 they decided to make historic Prescott their home.

Creating a Western Heritage Center on historic Whiskey Row had been his passion for years, and in May of 2019, his vision came to fruition when the Center opened its doors. Now the Center is a Prescott destination averaging more than 6,000 visitors a month.

Dennis believes everyone should have access the area’s history and heritage, so there is no charge for the educational experience the Center offers. Due to the incredible success of the Western Heritage Center, and the Foundation’s scholarship program, it was voted Nonprofit Organization of the Year by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce.

The Center has no paid staff, so Dennis attributes its success to the dedicated volunteers. In addition, he says he is humbled by the generous donors who believe in his concept of how to share history.

Dennis has served on numerous committees and commissions for the City of Prescott and is currently serving on Prescott’s Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC).

DENNIS GALLAGHER

Founder, President & CEO, Prescott Western Heritage Foundation,