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Pest Specialist Requirements

Our focus on customer service, safety and education makes Live Oak Pest Control stand out from all the rest. Only Live Oak Pest Control has Pest Specialists; men and women trained to specialize in the treatment and prevention of pests that affect our North Central Florida customers.

 
  • State Certified Operators
    Pest Specialist: Roy Crain, Jr.
    Roy Crain, State Certified Operator, Pest Specialist

    Position: State Certified Operator, General Manager

    Pest Specialist Since: 1989

    Customer Service Philosophy: To provide the best service! If a customer should have an issue solve it the first time.

    Short Bio: I’m a Suwannee County native and graduated from Suwannee High School in 1984. I served in the Marine Corps from 1984 to 1990. I have been married to Mindy since 1993 and we have one daughter, Madison who is the love of our life. She keeps us busy with softball, basketball and volleyball.

    Pest Specialist: Melissa Snodgrass
    Melissa Snodgrass, State Certified Operator, Pest Specialist

    Position: State Certified Operator, General Household Pest Specialist, Lawn Specialist, Termite Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 1997

    Customer Service Philosophy: We will always remain focused on our commitment to customer service, hiring the best people and using safe and effective products.

    Short Bio: I am Mom of four beautiful children and have lived in the area all of my life. I graduated from Florida State with a Master's Degree in Business Management. I serve on the Student Advisory Committee for Suwannee Elementary and Suwannee Intermediate School. I also serve on the Board of Suwannee County Foundation for Excellence
    in Education.

    Pest Specialist: Ed Martin
    Ed Martin, State Certified Operator, Pest Specialist

    Position: State Certified Operator & GHP Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 1998

    Customer Service Philosophy: It is my goal to treat every customer the way I would expect to be treated if I were the customer.

    Short Bio: I am a Live Oak native and have been employed for Live Oak Pest Control for nearly 20 years. I have been married since 1997 and together we have one daughter. I enjoy spending time outdoors – hunting and fishing.

  • Lead Service Specialists
    Pest Specialist: Chad Timberlake
    , General Household Pest Specialist

    Position: Lead Service Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 1997

    Customer Service Philosophy: Get the job done right the first time!

    Short Bio: I love spending time with my wife and I have four children and five grandchildren.

    Pest Specialist: Richard Sutton
    Stefan Monroe, General Household Pest Specialist

    Position: Lead Service Specialist

    Service Specialist Since: 2017

    Customer Service Philosophy: If it’s not good enough for my mother than it’s not good enough for my customers!

    Short Bio: I am a husband and father of two. I enjoy anything outdoors and being with my family.

  • General Household Pest Specialists
    Pest Specialist: Kim Cole
    Kim Cole, General Household Pest Specialist

    Position: General Household Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2002

    Customer Service Philosophy: My number one goal is good customer service and to do the best job possible.

    Short Bio: I have lived in Live Oak since 1986 and am a proud Suwannee High School graduate. I am married with two children and two grandchildren.

    Pest Specialist: Mark Torres
    Mark Torres, General Household Pest Specialist

    Position: General Household Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2005

    Customer Service Philosophy: "The best customer is a happy customer." I want to make all of my customers happy.

    Short Bio: I have been married for 20 years and have two boys. I am a Madison County High School graduate. I served in the U.S. Army from 1992 - 95 and was a member of FLNG from 1995 - 2000.

    Pest Specialist: Kenneth Golding
    Kenneth Golding, General Household Pest Specialist

    Position: General Household Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2007

    Customer Service Philosophy: Having a great attitude about what I am doing and making sure you [the customer] is satisfied with the job I just performed.

    Short Bio: I’ve been married since 2002 and have three children. I love the outdoors, hunting and fishing in my spare time.

    Pest Specialist: Donald Warren
    , General Household Pest Specialist

    Position: General Household Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2012

    Customer Service Philosophy: The customer is always my #1 priority and I take great pride in meeting their needs and serving all my customers.

    Short Bio: I have three children: Alexandria, Tré and Brent. I enjoy all types of music and love singing for the Lord every opportunity I have. I’m a big sports fan and I live for college football – Go FSU!!! I have been privileged to work for Live Oak Pest Control for over 5 years now.

    Pest Specialist: Felicia Land
    Felicia Land - Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialist

    Position: General Household Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2020

    Customer Service Philosophy: Treat every house as if it were my own.

    Short Bio: I was born in Seattle and live in Ft. Lauderdale since I was 2. I moved to Branford in 2018 with my husband James and we love it here! We don’t have any kids as we were unable to have any however, I am everyone’s favorite Aunt. We have (4) cats, (2) dogs, (4) goats, (8) chickens and (2) tortoises – we love animals and to fish and duck hunt.

    Pest Specialist: William Mayo
    William Mayo - Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialist

    Position: General Household Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2021

    Customer Service Philosophy: I am dedicated to quality service with excellent customer care every time.

    Short Bio: I am married and a father of two. I was born and raised in Live Oak.

    Pest Specialist: Jason Bentley
    Jason Bentley - Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialist

    Position: General Household Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2021

    Customer Service Philosophy: I like to treat my customers home like my mothers' home and do the best job I can.

    Short Bio: I moved to North Florida mid 2021 and I love it here. I love to fish and spend time with my family.

    Pest Specialist: Randy Waters
    Randy Waters - Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialist

    Position: General Household Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2021

    Customer Service Philosophy: I love to take care of my customers and mee their needs. I like to be thorough in every job I perform.

    Short Bio: I am happily married and a pastor of Mt. Paron Baptist Church in Mayo, Florida. I love hunting and fishing. I like to work and sell guns on the side at Lafayette Ammo and Guns.

    Pest Specialist: John Davenport
    John Davenport - Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialist

    Position: General Household Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2021

    Customer Service Philosophy: Respect, understanding and communication; all qualities needed to help in correcting any pest issues our customer may have.

    Short Bio: I am retired military of 20 years and have a combined 35 years of aviation experience.

    Pest Specialist: Pedro Rodriguez
    Pedro Rodriguez - Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialist

    Position: General Household Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2022

    Customer Service Philosophy: To treat and care for their needs as I would like to be treated. Above all, be kind and respectful.

    Short Bio: I was born in Cuba and came to the United States when I was 10. I lived in New York and then moved to Miami where I went to High School and college. I moved to Live Oak in the late 1990’s and worked at a graphics company for 18 years. I am married to my beautiful wife, Sharon and have two kids.

    Pest Specialist: Daniel Ryals
    Daniel Ryals - Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialist

    Position: General Household Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2022

    Customer Service Philosophy: My customers are my #1 priority; taking care of their needs, being kind, respectful and making their day better.

    Short Bio: I was born and raised in Live Oak. I graduated from Suwannee High School and now reside in Mayo, Florida with my wife. I am a father of two daughters and PaPa to four awesome grandkids. I enjoy spending time with my family and grandchildren.

    Pest Specialist: Dalton Swords
    Dalton Swords - Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialist

    Position: General Household Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2022

    Customer Service Philosophy: I treat all my customers like I want to be treated.

    Short Bio: I love to be in the woods, work on trucks, and I can learn anything I set my mind to. I like to talk and can get along with anyone. I also enjoy playing baseball and football.

    Pest Specialist: Kieran Bell
    Kieran Bell  - Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialist

    Position: General Household Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2023

    Customer Service Philosophy: The customers’ happiness should be top priority and I will do what is within my power to make them happy.

    Short Bio: I am an Army Veteran and was born and raised in Florida.

    Pest Specialist: Corey Wakeland
    Corey Wakeland - Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialist

    Position: General Household Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2022

    Customer Service Philosophy: Coming soon

    Short Bio: Coming soon

    Pest Specialist: Carl Turgeon
    Carl Turgeon - Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialist

    Position: General Household Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2023

    Customer Service Philosophy: I treat every house as if it was my own. If I wouldn’t do it at my house, I wouldn’t do it at a customer’s home.

    Short Bio: I have been married since 2013 and have two children – a boy and a girl. I love to hunt and fish, be outside and spend time with my family. I also like to work on our property and farm.

    Pest Specialist: Jessie Sutton
    Jessie Sutton - Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialist

    Position: General Household Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2023

    Customer Service Philosophy: Coming soon

    Short Bio: Coming soon

    Pest Specialist: Kenneth Riley
    Kenneth Riley - Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialist

    Position: General Household Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2023

    Customer Service Philosophy: Coming soon

    Short Bio: Coming soon

    Pest Specialist: Erik Marker
    Kenneth Riley - Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialist

    Position: General Household Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2023

    Customer Service Philosophy: Customer service is the heart and soul of any successful company.

    Short Bio: I love to fish, hunt, cook and spend time with my (4) grandchildren.

  • Termite Pest Specialists
    Pest Specialist: Timothy Snipes
    Tim Snipes, Lawn Pest Specialist

    Position: Termite Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2018

    Customer Service Philosophy: I treat every customer like family, or as if I was treating my own home.

    Short Bio: I’m from O’Brien, a little town in Suwannee County. I enjoy hunting, fishing and anything outdoors.

    Pest Specialist: Lee Wood, Jr.
    Lee Wood - Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialist

    Position: Termite Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2021

    Customer Service Philosophy: Always treat the customer with respect and kindess and do my job to the best of my ability.

    Short Bio: I like to fish and hunt and spend time with my family.

    Pest Specialist: Daryl Snodgrass
    Daryl Snodgrass - Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialist

    Position: Termite Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2021

    Customer Service Philosophy: Coming soon

    Short Bio: Coming soon

    Pest Specialist: Chris Pyle
    Chris Pyle - Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialist

    Position: GHP & Termite Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2021

    Customer Service Philosophy: To treat people like I want to be treated. Every customer and situation is unique; there is no “cookie cutter” customer, we must evolve and treat each job differently and fair.

    Short Bio: I am a native Floridian, originally from the Florida Keys. I have over 17 years’ experience in the pest management industry. I am a dad, grandfather, and family oriented. I work hard and enjoy life to the fullest.

    Pest Specialist: Dean Otto
    Dean Otto - Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialist

    Position: Termite Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2022

    Customer Service Philosophy: To treat all customers with dignity and respect.

    Short Bio: I have been married since 1997, served in the United States Marine Corp and love to work and stay busy.

  • Lawn Pest Specialists
    Pest Specialist: Ryan Cannon
    Ryan Cannon, Lawn Pest Specialist

    Position: Lawn Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2006

    Customer Service Philosophy: I try my best to keep the customer happy. I treat them like treating my wife and kids.

    Short Bio: I am happily married since 2007 with three lovely children. I love football, basketball and spending time with my family – I also love grilling out.

    Pest Specialist: Jorge Flores
    Jorge Flores- Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialist

    Position: Lawn Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2019

    Customer Service Philosophy: My customers always come first. Without them, I wouldn't have my career.

    Short Bio: I made a career change from the bakery to pest control along with cultural change moving from Albany to Florida. I am a workaholic with good work ethics.

    Pest Specialist: John LaPradd
    John LaPradd - Live Oak Pest Control Pest Specialist

    Position: Lawn Pest Specialist

    Pest Specialist Since: 2021

    Customer Service Philosophy: To do everything 100%.

    Short Bio: I have over 20 years’ experience in the industry previously spraying fruit groves in South Florida and was a contractor for CSX Railroad spraying railroad tracks.