2023 Extraordinary Teammates

We’re proud to celebrate the top employees of 2023. Thank you for all you do!

Best of the Best

Western Pest Services has a history of putting people first. The “people” they put first are their customers AND their employees. While all the people working at Western are considered superstars, it’s important to recognize those that have gone above and beyond what’s expected of them. At Western, we’re blessed with some of the best team members in the industry. So much so that sometimes it’s hard to choose just one winner! But, these 2023 winners have risen to the top for a reason. Congratulations to the 2023 teammates of the year!
Jesus started with Western in January of 2018 and is the 2023 NY / NNJ Commercial Technician of The Year. He earned this honor because of his perfect attendance and zero cancellation rate in 2023. He is a critical part of the success of the NYC office and is always willing to support the branch by taking on additional work. He delivers quality service day in and day out, ensuring 100% customer satisfaction. Overall, he is an excellent employee, a true team player that is fully engaged and dedicated and can always be relied upon to work with the utmost integrity.

2023 Teammates of the Year

Jesus Merino

Commercial Technician of the Year

Jesus started with Western in January of 2018 and is the 2023 NY / NNJ Commercial Technician of The Year. He earned this honor because of his perfect attendance and zero cancellation rate in 2023. He is a critical part of the success of the NYC office and is always willing to support the branch by taking on additional work. He delivers quality service day in and day out, ensuring 100% customer satisfaction. Overall, he is an excellent employee, a true team player that is fully engaged and dedicated and can always be relied upon to work with the utmost integrity.

Dave Shutak

Supervisor of the Year

Dave started in March 1997 and was voted the Supervisor of the Year for all of Western. Starting as a technician and moved up to Supervisor about four years ago. He’s about to celebrate his 27th year with Western! Started as a technician and has been a supervisor for about 4 years now. During that time Dave has not only become a leader at the Wilmington branch but the right-hand man for the branch manager. He’s become a voice for Western all throughout the region. As both a supervisor and a mentor, Dave trained 4 new technicians this year to top standards in pest control, customer service, and the Western way. He has the fastest response to ALL customer needs whether it’s callbacks, current customers, or general Inquiries. He loves what he does and it shows.

Kiara Ortiz

CSR of the Year

Dave started in March 1997 and was voted the Supervisor of the Year for all of Western. Starting as a technician and moved up to Supervisor about four years ago. He’s about to celebrate his 27th year with Western! Started as a technician and has been a supervisor for about 4 years now. During that time Dave has not only become a leader at the Wilmington branch but the right-hand man for the branch manager. He’s become a voice for Western all throughout the region. As both a supervisor and a mentor, Dave trained 4 new technicians this year to top standards in pest control, customer service, and the Western way. He has the fastest response to ALL customer needs whether it’s callbacks, current customers, or general Inquiries. He loves what he does and it shows.