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Dave Buzzelli, eastern regional manager, BASF, presented the awards to Termidor All-Star technicians from the eastern U.S., while BASF Western Regional Sales Manager Michael Toce presented the awards to Termidor All-Star Technicians from the western states.
This year’s winners are:
Claude “Tod” Confer, J.C. Ehrlich Co., Pleasant Gap, PA
In his nomination letter, Keith Hamilton, the district manager for Ehrlich, told BASF about Tod’s invaluable contributions to a Termidor research project that was conducted with Ehrlich, BASF and Penn State University. Tod was the lead technician who personally treated all of the homes in the study, and he’s a master at sharing the data with other pest professionals and homeowners.
Charles Gragg, Orkin Pest Control Services, Springfield, MO
Service Manager Rich Goodwin, told BASF that in the 16 years Chuck has been with the company, sales are high because his customers share his confidence in Termidor and Chuck’s colleagues respect and admire his work ethic.
Chris Bush, Home Pest Control Company, West Columbia, SC
Chris Bush joined the Home Pest Control Company in September 2003, and he’s made quite an impression. According to Vice President Steven Leidinger, “Chris has become a leading example for his devotion to customer service. He is an excellent ambassador for our business and the pest control industry as a whole.”
John Saxton, Jr., SST Exterminators, Surprise, AZ
At 26, John Saxton, Jr. has more than a decade of experience in the pest management industry. He started helping out at SST Exterminating in Surprise, Arizona, when he was a kid, after school and on weekends. Since then, he’s worked his way up to become a leader in the business, a real go-to guy for advice on termite problems and treatments.
Nestor Rodriguez, The Hitmen Termite & Pest Control, Santa Rosa, CA
Nestor’s manager Robert Fouts credits the success of The Hitmen in part to Nestor’s great reputation for quality workmanship, and a consistent work ethic based on professionalism, friendliness, and willingness to spend time educating his customers.
Christopher Sillinger, B&B Exterminating Company, Jacksonville, FL
According to the president of the company, Chris is constantly seeking ways to improve his techniques so he is confident and able to personally guarantee his work to his customers. His intelligence and skill make him valuable to the company and to the overall team, setting an example for his peers and never letting them down.
Cory Oakford, PermaTreat Pest Control, Fredericksburg, VA
Amazing, exemplary, tireless, knowledgeable, team player, devoted family man and volunteer are just a few of the words used to describe our next All-Star, Cory Oakford from Permatreat Pest Control in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Miguel Ocequeda, Western Exterminator Co., Anaheim, CA
According to Division Manager Glenn Green, from the supervisors to the office to his peers in the field, Miguel is the first and foremost in everyone’s mind for any award. In the six years he’s been at Western, Miguel has won employee of the month 16 times and employee of the year twice.
Herbie Yancey, Terminix, Plantation, FL
Branch Manager Les Wattenberg tells us that Herbie’s product knowledge is beyond reproach, and no matter what the situation calls for, he always gives 110%. In Les’s opinion, you can’t train someone to have the passion that Herbie has for his profession.
Howard Mauldin, McKenzie Pest Control, Lake Charles, LA
According to his managers, Howard Mauldin’s personal motto is “To perform the service as if he were buying the service, as if he were treating his own home and as if the integrity of the structure depended on him.”
Michael Howell, Orkin Pest Control, Pikeville, KY
Mike has nine years with the company, and his Service Manager Michael Carter credits his success to Mike’s “I can do it” attitude — “Mike has always been able to answer any and all questions asked about the termite treatments he performs for his customers.”
Christopher Lebrecht, Bob Jenkins Pest Control, San Antonio, TX
Chris Lebrecht researches every termite product and maintains efficacy data under different soil, environmental and structural conditions. According to CEO Bob Jenkins, Chris’s research skill and passion for this business have been instrumental in the company’s growth and success.
R.J. Hyatt, Middleton Pest Control, Largo, FL
According to RJ’s district manager Jim Swayne, RJ’s combined knowledge of termite behavior and building construction make him one of the best trouble shooters in the industry.
Kim Clark, Action Pest Control, Vincennes, IN
Kim was nominated by Branch Manager Justin Summers, who told BASF that Kim is a leader among his peers in the company and the go-to guy for tough Termidor application situations and detailed inspections.
James Kendzulak, Viking Termite & Pest Control, Bridgewater, NJ
James had the opportunity to work with China’s National Termite Prevention Director, and his manager told BASF, “James represented our company, this industry and Termidor with the same professional demeanor he gives to our customers everyday.”
Rodney L. Williams, Orkin Pest Control, Doraville, GA
This isn’t the first time Rodney’s been recognized — he was selected to represent Orkin’s finest technicians at the company’s President’s Club, not to mention the steady stream of customer compliments and referrals he receives.