Pest Experts
Patrick Copps, MS, B.C.E.
Technical Services Manager
Patrick Copps is Technical Services Manager for Orkin’s Pacific Division. A Board Certified Entomologist in urban and industrial entomology, Mr. Copps has more than 35 years of experience in the industry. For more information, email Mr. Copps at pcopps@orkin.com.
Ron Harrison, Ph.D.
Technical Director International Franchising
Ron Harrison, Entomologist, Ph.D., is Technical Director of International Franchising for Orkin and an acknowledged leader in the field of pest management. Contact Dr. Harrison at rharriso@orkin.com.
Jim Harron
Training Specialist
Jim is an entomologist and former chief structural pest control regulator for the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Jim has extensive experience in regulatory compliance, certification and training. He spent more than thirty years in various regulatory positions with oversight of the pest control industry in Georgia.
Shane Hill
Training Specialist II
Shane facilitates and designs training for Orkin personnel; performs pest identifications; and provides technical assistance to Orkin’s pest control technicians. In 1999, Shane received the University of North Carolina’s Harry Henry Johnson Award for excellence in biology and was named a distinguished university research scholar by UNC. Shane has appeared in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Kim Kelley-Tunis, A.C.E., B.C.E
Director of Quality Assurance and Termite Claims
Kim Kelley-Tunis is the Director of Quality Assurance and Termite Claims for Rollins. Kim is both an Associate Certified and Board Certified Entomologist through the Entomological Society of America. She has a degree in Wildlife Biology and over 25 years of experience in the pest management industry. For more information, please contact Kim at kkelley@rollins.com.
Frank Meek, B.C.E.
International Technical and Training Director
Frank Meek is International Technical and Training Director for Orkin. As a board-certified entomologist and a 30 plus year industry veteran, he is an acknowledged leader in the field of pest management. Contact Frank Meek at fmeek@rollins.com.
Matthew Peterson, B.Sc.
Division Service Manager - Southeast
Matt is the Division Service Manager for Orkin's Southeast Division. An entomologist in urban entomology, Mr. Peterson has 20 years of experience in the industry. For more information, email Mr. Peterson at mpeterson@orkin.com.
Mark Beavers, Ph.D.
Managing Director of Technical Services
Mark Beavers is Managing Director of Technical Services for Orkin. He is a global public health and pest management specialist with more than 29 years of service as an active duty U.S. Navy entomologist. For more information, email gbeavers@rollins.com.
Chelle Hartzer, B.C.E.
Technical Services Manager
Chelle Hartzer is Technical Services Manager for Orkin. She is a board-certified entomologist and provides technical support and guidance across all Rollins brands in the areas of operations, marketing and training. For more information, email mhartzer@rollins.com.
Glen Ramsey, B.C.E.
Technical Services Manager
Glen Ramsey is Technical Services Manager for Orkin. He is a board-certified entomologist and provides technical support and guidance across all Rollins brands in the areas of training and education, operations, and marketing. For more information, email gramsey1@rollins.com.
Robert Johnson, MS
Entomologist/Technical Services Manager, Northeast Division
Robert Johnson is Technical Services Manager for Orkin’s Northeast Division. Mr. Johnson has over 35 years of experience in the industry. For more information, email Mr. Johnson at rjohnso3@rollins.com.
John Kane, MS, B.C.E. Urban and Industrial Entomology
Division Technical Services Manager
John Kane is Technical Services Manager for Orkin’s Midwest Division, and Board Certified in urban and industrial entomology. He has 12 years’ experience in the industry conducting IPM and working with PMPs across 12 states, delivering over 1200 insect and pest educational seminars, and consulting on hundreds of challenging pest issues and IPM program assessments during that time. His background held particular emphasis in veterinary and medical pests, IPM as it affects public health, as well as field sampling, microscopy, and laboratory analysis. He currently resides in Chicago, Illinois, and can be contacted at jjkane@rollins.com.