Beyond the Pest | Ep. 8 — Mark "Shep" Sheperdigian

About this episode

Mark "Shep" Sheperdigian discusses his journey in pest control and the significance of interpersonal skills in the industry.

Mike Thome and Jen Sweeney-Ingram of UPMTC chat with Mark "Shep" Sheperdigian, Rose Pest Solutions, Troy, Mich. Sheperdigian shares how he got started in pest control, favorite pest encounters, the importance of the "people side" of pest control and what all is involved in his current role as chief science officer.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Thome, Jen Sweeney-Ingram

Guest: Mark "Shep" Sheperdigian

Topics covered

• pest control
• career beginnings
• pest encounters
• people skills
• chief science officer

Keywords

• pest control
• Mark Sheperdigian
• Rose Pest Solutions
• career
• interpersonal skills
• chief science officer

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rose Pest Solutions

Places: Troy, Mich.

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