MOSQUITO SHIELD - Key Persons
Owner Ajay Gupta grew up in Houston. After having lived on the East and West Coasts, Ajay moved back with his wife in 2015 and started a family here. Houston is a vibrant place, buzzing with so many different cultures and industries. Unfortunately, mosquito season can put a damper on one's ability to enjoy all Houston has to offer and that is where Mosquito Shield of Sugar Land comes in!
Owner Anthony Spinler and his wife Dana, a Houston native, have lived in Houston since 1996 when he left active duty in the Navy. Their two college boys were born in Houston and they have a 15 yr old daughter who was adopted from China.
Owner Brad Magnus has been an entrepreneur for over 12 years as a video production company owner and lived in East Tennessee for the last 25 years. From the amazing hiking trails, to spending the day on the lake, or enjoying a meal in our accessible downtown, Johnson City offers the ideal mixture of family, work, and life balance. Our favorite "date night" restaurant is Café Lola and we love going down to Founder's Park. Riding bikes with the kids and then getting a taco (at White Duck Taco just across the way).
Owner Brian Byerly was born in Denver, Colorado while owner Sloane Byerly was born in Topeka, Kansas. We started our own hospitality business in 2012 and then sold it in 2016 and we know what it takes to run a small business locally. Brian's family has studied, worked, and lived in the Lincoln area for over 50 years and we have deep ties to the community.
Owner Eric Swenson graduated from George Mason University with a BA in Economics and a minor in Spanish. Moving to Vero Beach from Virginia the weekend after Hurricane Frances he has experienced first hand the relentless assault of Mosquitos, Midges, No see-ums and other pesky insects. He loves the variety of excellent beaches, restaurants and outdoor activities the area has to offer.
Owner Jeremiah Johnson and his wife Emily were both born and raised in sunny beautiful State College, Pennsylvania. State College has been coined "Happy Valley" because the area is seemingly "recession proof" and wasn't affected by the Great Depression due to the presence of Penn State University.
Owner Max García was born in Mexico City and is looking forward to moving to Miami, Florida. He is 24 years old and is moving to a new country to accomplish his dreams. He is eager to help every person that lives in his territory enjoy outside activities without the inconvenience that mosquitos may cause.
When Max was a kid, he used to visit his cousins at Key Biscayne, so he lived the experience of growing here. We loved to our bikes everywhere on the island, to the park, the community center, their friend´s houses, everywhere. Nowadays, Max's girlfriend and many friends live in Key Biscayne and Coral Gables. He chose this territory because he loves everything the area has to offer such as the people, restaurants, architecture, parks, and ocean view. Max is also confident that his connections in the area can help him network and spread the word about the business to build his referral base.
Max studied Financial Management at Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM). He then worked 8 months at Addem Capital, a Mezzanine Structure Debt Fund and is currently working at Imedia, a Digital Marketing Company. The experience he got from working at Addem Capital and iMedia will help him to understand the finance and accounting side of the business and how to incorporate marketing to attain new clients.
One of Max's favorite local restaurants is Kazumi because he loves sushi, and their food is amazing! Another favorite local spot of his is Coconut Grove. He loves its architecture, restaurants, houses, parks, cinemas and all the activities that can be done outside.
Owner Nolan Bluntzer has lived in New Braunfels Texas his entire life and graduated from New Braunfels High School. His family were some of the first German Immigrants to settle in South Texas in 1845. After college, Nolan and Katherine lived in many places in the Western United States and even taught abroad in China for a year. They returned to New Braunfels to start a family, and the New Braunfels community and territory is a huge part of their lives. From the rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country to the beautiful clear limestone rivers in New Braunfels, their mosquito and tick control service territory has all the big city amenities with plenty of small-town Texas charm. The proximity to two metropolitan areas and the quality of life makes this the fastest growing region in the United States.
Rachelle Moore have been married for 10 years and have 3 young children. DeMarco grew up in the Chicago suburbs while Rachelle grew up in Michigan. DeMarco has extensive experience in Sales Operations and Customer Service, working in many different industries including technology and consumer goods. He spent many years managing tech packages at high profile events at the Drake Hotel, including those for Presidents George Bush and Barack Obama. DeMarco has an eye for detail and is adamant about excellent execution! Rachelle has spent her career in sales and marketing for consumer goods manufacturers and suppliers. She has a knack for communication and strategy development. Together they cover the spectrum of skill sets needed to run a successful mosquito and tick control service business in Northwest Arkansas.
They moved to Northwest Arkansas in 2013 with Rachelle's corporate job with a consumer goods manufacturer. Their plan was for a quick rotation and a move back to the Midwest in 2 to 3 years but like many transient families that find their way to Northwest Arkansas, they quickly fell in love with all the area had to offer.
Owner Ryan Wagner and his wife Michelle have lived in the Charleston, SC area specifically on Johns Island for three years now. Their area encompasses a large part of the South Carolina low country and Johns Island is one of the largest islands on the east coast! They moved to the area after visiting friends there and absolutely fell in love with the low country's character, history, and charm. Being an avid fisherman, the location was perfect for his favorite hobby.
TJ Kissane have lived in various parts of Atlanta for the past seven years. TJ grew up in Roswell, and when the couple decided to set roots and start a family, they purchased their first home in East Cobb. The husband and wife team now have a baby at home and love spending time outside and in the backyard playing with their son - in fact, their desire for that time to be pest and worry-free was a major factor in why they chose Mosquito Shield of north Atlanta, Georgia.
Connor started his career as an engineer before attending business school and most recently worked as an investment banker. He has always dreamed of owning his own business. Dana currently works as a social worker and loves meeting new people, hearing their stories, and helping to solve their problems. Together, Connor and Dana know they can provide excellent customer service, meet the Richmond community's needs for effective mosquito control services, and run an excellent pest control business in Virginia.
Owner Tom O'Connor and his wife Amy have lived on the southwest side of Chicago and surrounding suburbs for their whole lives. They are very involved in the Orland Park community as Tom is a real estate broker and Amy is a school principal.