Professional Entomologists at Western

Jennifer Brumfield joined Western Pest Services in 2000 as an entomologist and technical specialist. In her new role as Division Technical Director, Jennifer utilizes her more than 25 years of expertise to support nine Western branches with insect identification, advanced problem solving, field inspections, and technical training. She has been named to the Western Circle of Excellence three times (2004, 2009, 2013). Prior to joining Western, she was a customer service representative at Florida Pest Control and assistant to the urban entomologist extension agent at the University of Florida. Jennifer is a licensed pest control applicator in Pennsylvania and Board Certified Entomologist. She is a member of Entomological Society of America; the national pest control fraternity, Phi Chi Omega; Brandywine Conservancy; and the president of the Cochran Hunt Club. She holds an Associate of Science from Southern Virginia College and a Bachelor of Science in Entomology and Nematology from the University of Florida.

Nicolas (Nic) Ellis joined Western in 2019 as an entomologist and technical specialist. As a a Board Certified Entomologist specializing in Urban and Industrial Entomology through the Entomological Society of America Certification Program, Nic provides technical support training to sixteen branch offices. His responsibilities include various training and technical endeavors for several branch offices as well. He plays a critical role in identifying pests, conducting inspections, developing pest management policies and procedures as well as educating both clients and Western Pest Services personnel on a variety of structural pest control topics. Nic holds a Doctor of Philosophy from The Pennsylvania State University, a Master of Science from The Pennsylvania State University, and a Bachelor of Science from Virginia Military Institute.