Who Is ohDEER?
Meet the People Building the Brand

Every franchise has a logo. Every franchise has a sales pitch. The better question is: who are the people behind it?

ohDEER is more than an eco-friendly pest control franchise. It’s a growing network of owners who want something more personal than a desk job, more meaningful than a generic service business, and more connected to the communities they live in. This page is where those stories start to come into focus.

It all started with a better idea

Before ohDEER became a franchise, it started with a simple belief: families should not have to choose between enjoying their yard and protecting the people and pets they love.

That belief still shapes the brand today. It is in the all-natural approach. It is in the way the company talks about more time outside. And it is one of the reasons the opportunity tends to attract people who want their work to feel useful, visible, and rooted in real life.

Want the full backstory? VISIT THE ABOUT PAGE

Meet the franchise owners behind ohDEER

This is not a one-type-of-person brand. Some owners came from corporate careers. Some were ready to build something of their own. Some simply wanted a business that felt more active, more personal, and more connected to everyday life.

What they share is not one background. It is a similar motivation: more ownership over their time, their work, and their future.

Featured franchisee stories

Every owner has a different path to ohDEER, but the best stories tend to answer the same question: what changed after they said yes?

Steve Casello
ohDEER Westford Nashua

After 14 years in corporate America, one ohDEER franchise owner decided it was time to build something meaningful for himself. In this video, he shares how his experience as a longtime ohDEER customer gave him confidence in the brand, what it felt like to receive his first quote request during training, and how franchise ownership has changed both his career and his family life. Hear why ohDEER’s all-natural services, proven system, and outdoor lifestyle made it the right opportunity for his next chapter.

Jay & Derek Lodi
ohDEER Southeastern MA & Northern RI

Meet Jay and Derek Lodi, brothers and owners of ohDEER Southeastern Massachusetts & Northern Rhode Island. In this video, they share how they combined Derek’s hands-on field experience with Jay’s operational background to grow from one truck operating out of a home to a thriving, scalable business. Hear how communication, disciplined growth, and ohDEER’s family-oriented culture have shaped their journey as brothers, business partners, and franchise owners.

Meet Our Franchisees

Meet the franchisees who make our mission possible by providing all-natural pest control to their local communities.

Bob Gaska
North Middlesex
Jeff Plant and his daughter in an ohDEER truck.
Jeff Plant
Central MA
Karen Woodard and Austin Wassmuth
Northern ID
Jay Lodi
Southeastern MA & Northern RI
Dave Mulcahy
Dave Mulcahy
South Shore and Cape Cod
Rich Harries and his wife at an ohDEER event
Rich Harris
Montgomery County
Jeri and Sarah Lucco
NW Columbus
Rob & Rachel Jenkins
West County STL & St. Charles MO


Why people choose ohDEER

The details vary, but the themes repeat.

Some people are drawn to the outdoor lifestyle. Some want a business with recurring revenue. Some like that the mission is easy to stand behind. And some simply want to build something that feels more like their own life.

Want to see the business side of the opportunity?

EXPLORE THE FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY PAGE

children playing in backyard while an ohDeer technician sprays vegetation


Is this the kind of life you want to build?

The right prospect is not just asking whether ohDEER is a good business. They are asking whether it feels like the right fit for the life they want. A page like this should help answer that by making the people behind the brand visible and relatable.

For someone who sees themselves in these stories, the next step becomes much easier.

Understand the investment

PEST CONTROL FRANCHISE COST

Frequently asked questions about ohDEER franchise owners

What backgrounds do ohDEER franchise owners come from? toggle answer box
Owners come from a range of professional backgrounds, including corporate roles, trades, and business ownership.
Do I need pest control experience? toggle answer box
No experience needed! We provide comprehensive training, tools, and support to help you launch confidently.
Can I start on my own? toggle answer box
Yes. Many franchisees begin independently and build over time.
How quickly can I grow? toggle answer box
Growth varies by market and effort, but the recurring revenue model supports steady expansion.