Meet the PDQ Team
ALEX, PRESIDENT & OWNER
Started at PDQ: 2006
Favorite Pest: European Hornets
Best Part of the Job: Getting to be someone’s hero and problem solving
Most memorable PDQ moment: Buying the company!
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Dark Chocolate Raspberry Swirl
Death Row Meal: Cheeseburger, fries and a strawberry milkshake
Hobbies: Gardening/landscaping, milling my own lumber, woodworking and being a corgi-dad
A second generation pest pro, Alex has over 20 years of pest control experience. With his wide knowledge of pests, attention to detail, and vast skill set, Alex is one of the top pest control professionals in the region. He is a soon-to-be father of one and an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills. He and his wife, Corinne, reside in Fairview, PA.
KEN, SERVICE MANAGER
Started at PDQ: March of 2015
Favorite Pest: Stinging Insects (Yellow Jackets/ European hornets)
Best Part of the Job: Meeting new customers and overcoming new challenges of the job
Most Memorable PDQ Moment: My first European hornet nest. By far the largest nest with the biggest bees inside it I had ever seen. I filled a 13-gallon garbage bag with the nest during removal.
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Strawberry Cheesecake from Breyers
Death Row Meal: Medium rare ribeye, steak fries, hot chicken wings w/ ranch and a big beer
Hobbies: Raising my children, playing guitar in my heavy metal band, hunting with my kids & friends, kayaking and smoking various styles of meats
Ken has been conquering pests with PDQ for over 11 years. His always friendly demeanor is never seen by the pests he is eradicating. He is a father of four, a U.S. Army veteran, a graduate of Girard High School, and a guitarist in a heavy metal band. He and his family reside in Lake City, PA.
ANDY, SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Started at PDQ: 2019
Favorite Pest: Praying Mantis
Best Part of the Job: The variation in job duties keeps it interesting
Most Memorable PDQ Moment: When we slayed 28 mice at an unnamed account in a week’s time
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Snickers Blizzard
Death Row Meal: Beef Parmesan
Hobbies: Golfing, hiking, fishing, swimming - too many sports to name and supporting the Cleveland Browns!
Andy is as reliable as a sundial in the desert and as laid back as a lawn chair. Whether he’s chatting with a customer, or killing an insect nest, he does his job with a smile. Andy is a native of Girard, PA, has degrees in Biology and Criminal Justice from Mercyhurst University, and currently resides in Erie, PA.
KYLE, SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Started at PDQ: 2022
Favorite Pest: European hornet
Best Part of the Job: Having my own work truck
Most Memorable PDQ Moment: Successfully eradicating a rat infestation from a customer’s building with Ken
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Chocolate chip cookie dough
Death Row Meal: Steak, eggs, lobster and mashed potatoes
Hobbies: Fishing, hunting, spending time with my dogs and traveling to new destinations
The pests of the region were put on notice the day Kyle came to PDQ. A fast learner, Kyle was destroying yellow jacket nests faster than most people learn to program their thermostat. Kyle is a native of Delaware, an officer in the PA National Guard, and a graduate of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Leadership Studies. He resides in Girard, PA.
REGINA, OFFICE MANAGER
Started at PDQ: 2014
Favorite Pest: Spiders
Best Part of the Job: Chatting with our customers
Most Memorable PDQ Moment: Customers stopping in with surprise thank you treats <3
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Strawberry cheesecake
Death Row Meal: Medium rare filet mignon, crispy roasted garlic potatoes, garden fresh green beans and a Caesar salad
Hobbies: Gardening, bird watching, making book pillows, cooking and traveling
Regina has been the brilliant nerve center of PDQ for 12 years. Though her demeanor may be sweet, she rules the office with an iron fist. She is a graduate of Edinboro University with a degree in accounting, a mother of two, and resides in Springboro, PA with her husband, Wes.
CORINNE, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Started at PDQ: 2020
Favorite Pest: Carpenter Bees
Best Part of the Job: Daily office shenanigans with Regina and making customers happy
Most Memorable PDQ Moment: handling 2 ringing phone lines, a cell phone and walk-in customers during the crazy summer rush!
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Ben & Jerry’s Half Baked
Death Row Meal: Meat Lasagna (specifically with homegrown tomato sauce, fresh pasta noodles, Bechamel and Italian sausage), Caesar salad and Italian bread
Hobbies: Cooking, vegetable gardening, reading, Cricuting & crafting, weight training, hiking, exploring National Parks with Alex and hanging with my corgi, Lupin
Corinne is the First Lady of PDQ and the last lady you want to owe money to. She has a positive attitude and an adorable personality with an Italian fire. Whether cooking, crafting, or working, Corinne always goes that extra mile. She has a degree in Nutrition from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, is a soon-to-be mother of one and resides in Fairview, PA with her family.
LUPIN, OFFICE MORALE BOOSTER
Started at PDQ: 2019
Best Part of the Job: Lunch time w/ Regina, meeting new customers, getting pet by the PDQ guys and air conditioning
Lupin is a 7-year-old Corgi. He enjoys naps, chews bones, belly rubs, and walks. He makes people smile wherever he goes.