Who We Are
Custom Pest Control is a family owned business started by Douglas J. Thomas and Brett R. Baker. Both founders are proud to have fathers who served their community in the field of pest control for decades with honor and integrity.
Custom Pest Control was created to continue in this tradition and to provide folks with personal, responsible and affordable Pest Management. Stacey Thomas, her brother Jeremy and other members of the Thomas and Groom families have helped expand this two-person business while maintaining the values of family and hard work.
We pride ourselves on meeting our customers’ needs and are committed to serving our community to the highest level.
Douglas Thomas
OWNER / OPERATOR
Doug has been in pest control for over eighteen years serving as a technician and manager in both residential and commercial services. Doug’s experience in the field includes the treatment of pests in both New York and North Carolina.
Stacey Thomas
PRESIDENT
Stacey has been working with the business for over four years and she has a Bachelor’s Degree in Science and Master’s in Occupational Therapy.
Jeremy Groom
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Jeremy is the chief operations manager as the lead bed bug eradication expert. He continues the family run value of CPC as Stacey’s brother and has been working with CPC for over five years and he has an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
Interesting Fact: Jeremy is the only CPC employee outranked by Vedder.
Katie Gibbs
OFFICE SUPPORT / SECRETARY
Brett
Brett is a double-major graduate of Colgate University and has been in pest control for over eight years. Brett has also been an assistant for much of his life with his father who was in the business for over thirty years.
Hannah Washburn
ASSISTANT
Tim Hammond
Tim has a diversified background in the pest control industry. He has been providing treatment for over fourteen years and is a welcomed addition to the CPC family.
Kevin Howell
RODENT CONTROL TECHNICIAN
SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Thomas Carruthers
SERVICE TECHNICIAN
Vedder
Vedder is a “Blue” Weimaraner born in September of 2010 and has his own couch and toys both at home and at the CPC office. Vedder appears at different events for children in the community at times.