{"id":28229,"date":"2024-03-26T18:33:28","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T18:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?post_type=office-finder&#038;p=28229"},"modified":"2026-04-10T14:22:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T18:22:56","slug":"team","status":"publish","type":"office-finder","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/missouri\/central-missouri\/team\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Owned and Operated"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group city-template is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns main-row row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column sidebar-col col-lg-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sidebar is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n  <div class=\"navigation-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"inner-navigation-wrap\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px\">\n              <ul id=\"subnav\" class=\"default\">\n                      <li class=\"\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/missouri\/central-missouri\/jefferson-city\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                Critter Control in Jefferson City\n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/missouri\/central-missouri\/team\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                About Us\n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/missouri\/central-missouri\/bat-removal-in-columbia-mo\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                Bat Removal in Columbia, MO\n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/missouri\/central-missouri\/mole-trapping\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                Premier Mole Control in Columbia, MO\n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/missouri\/central-missouri\/raccoon-in-attic\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                Raccoons in Attic Removal\n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/missouri\/central-missouri\/raccoon-roof-repair\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                Raccoon on Roof Removal\n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/missouri\/central-missouri\/squirrel-removal-in-columbia-mo\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                Squirrel Removal in Columbia, MO\n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/missouri\/central-missouri\/commercial-bird-control\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                Commercial Bird Control\n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                      <li class=\"\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/missouri\/central-missouri\/woodpecker-removal\/\" target=\"_self\">\n                Woodpecker Removal and Damage Repair\n              <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n                  <\/ul>\n          <\/div>\n          <ul id=\"subnav\" class=\"default\">\n        <li class=\"active\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/missouri\/central-missouri\/\" target=\"_self\">\n            Critter Control of Central Missouri\n          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cta-banner-wrapper column  alt alt2 \">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"row\">\n      <div class=\"col-xs-12\">\n        <div class=\"cta-banner\">\n          <div class=\"cta-banner-content\"><p>Call for an Estimate Today<\/p>\n<\/div>\n          <a\n                        href=\"tel:\"\n                        class=\"cta-phone-link\">\n            <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\">\n              <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/crittercontrol-2.0\/resources\/img\/svg-legend.svg#icon-phone\"><\/use>\n            <\/svg>\n            <div class=\"cta-phone-link-wrapper\">\n              <div class=\"cta-phone-link-num\">\n                                  <span> (573) 363-3159<\/span>\n                              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"cta-phone-link-text\">(No Cats &#038; Dogs)<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column main-col col-lg-9 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p>Critter Control of Central Mo has been in business since 2005 and has been locally owned and operated by Peter Riney and his family since 2009. Bringing over 17 years of wildlife management experience in this industry and the support and knowledge of a national company that has over 40 years of experience and hundreds of certified pest, bird, and wildlife management specialists on staff, Critter Control has the personnel, experience, and knowledge to resolve your wildlife issue no matter how large or small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peter Riney earned a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife from the University of Missouri\u2013Columbia in 2004 and started with Critter Control of St. Louis in January 2005. Six months later, he was tasked with moving back to Columbia, MO, to become the franchise manager of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/missouri\/central-missouri\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/office-finder\/missouri\/central-missouri\/\">Central Missouri <\/a>branch. In September 2009, Peter and his wife, Kristin, purchased the franchise from Gene and Beth Jezek of Critter Control St. Louis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meet-the-critter-control-of-central-missouri-team\">Meet the Critter Control of Central Missouri Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/peter-riney-03568635\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/peter-riney-03568635\/\">Peter Riney, Owner<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employment start date: January 2005<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education: B.S. in Fisheries &amp; Wildlife from the University of Missouri-Columbia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The family includes wife Kristin and three children, Emmalee, Cole, and Lilli.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hobbies include nature\/wildlife photography, hiking, and gardening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>From an early age, Peter knew he wanted to work with animals. Having an affinity for reptiles since he can remember made his choice of critter particularly unusual to some. Whether it\u2019s snakes, bats, or skunks, a career working closely with animals and the public keeps Peter excited and engaged in his work every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI didn\u2019t know there was anything like this (Critter Control) out there when I was going to school. I just knew I wanted to work with animals in some capacity and assumed I would get a job with the Conservation Department or US Fish and Wildlife. After I graduated from college in December of 2004, my wife and I got married and moved to the St. Louis area (for her job), where I answered a newspaper ad for a \u2018wildlife biologist needed\u2019. I started with the St. Louis CC franchise in January of 2005, and in July of that same year was tasked with being the franchise manager of the Central Missouri branch. With much apprehension, but more intrigue and excitement, my wife left her job and she and I left the St. Louis area to move back to Columbia to start this journey and haven\u2019t looked back since! I really can\u2019t imagine doing anything else.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job Stories\/Central Missouri\/Central-Missouri-Peter-headshot-cropped_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Central%20Missouri\/Central-Missouri-Peter-headshot-cropped_1.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Central%20Missouri\/Central-Missouri-Peter-headshot-cropped_1-300x276.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script 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Montana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hobbies include Hiking with her dogs and spending time with her animals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Katelyn is from northern Illinois and holds a Bachelor\u2019s of Science in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her dogs and discovering her new state of Missouri.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job Stories\/Central Missouri\/__thumbnails\/Katelyn-McWethy-small_png_250_191.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18236\"\/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Central%20Missouri\/__thumbnails\/Katelyn-McWethy-small_png_250_191.webp\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        \"contentLocation\": \"USA\",\n                        \"author\": {\n                            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                            \"name\": \"Critter Control\",\n                            \"url\": \"http:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/\"\n                        }\n                    }\n                    <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brandon Reine, Wildlife Technician<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Employment Start Date:&nbsp; April, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Education:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engineering studies at the Missouri University of Science and Technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hobbies include: Camping, hiking, hunting, and especially fishing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Brandon&#8217;s mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities, coupled with his engineering experience, bring a skill set that is highly sought-after in the wildlife management industry.&nbsp; Originally from Sedalia, he enjoys hunting and fishing in his free time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job Stories\/Central Missouri\/__thumbnails\/Brandon_jpg_250_250.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Central%20Missouri\/__thumbnails\/Brandon_jpg_250_250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Central%20Missouri\/__thumbnails\/Brandon_jpg_250_250-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Central%20Missouri\/__thumbnails\/Brandon_jpg_250_250.jpg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        \"contentLocation\": \"USA\",\n                        \"author\": {\n                            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                            \"name\": \"Critter Control\",\n                            \"url\": \"http:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/\"\n                        }\n                    }\n                    <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Jacob Fritz, Wildlife Technician<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Employment Start Date: May, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Education:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies (Environmental Science, Biology, and Criminal Justice) from Central Methodist University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hobbies include: Hunting, fishing, woodworking, and basketball<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Jacob is also from Missouri and holds a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary&nbsp;Studies from Central Methodist University. He has previously worked for seven seasons for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and&nbsp;another season with the Missouri Department of Conservation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job Stories\/Central Missouri\/__thumbnails\/Jacob-small_png_250_188.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18221\"\/><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/crittercontrol\/media\/CritterControl\/Job%20Stories\/Central%20Missouri\/__thumbnails\/Jacob-small_png_250_188.webp\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        \"contentLocation\": \"USA\",\n                        \"author\": {\n                            \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                            \"name\": \"Critter Control\",\n                            \"url\": \"http:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/\"\n                        }\n                    }\n                    <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Sam Conley, Pest and Wildlife Technician<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Sam is originally from Goffstown, New Hampshire, and recently graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Music. While pursuing his studies, Sam developed a strong appreciation for both the arts and the natural world, and he has long had a passion for wildlife and the outdoors. His curiosity about nature and interest in working outside led him to pursue a career where he can be actively engaged in the environment every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of work, Sam enjoys staying active by playing basketball, spending time outdoors, playing video games, and creating music. His creative background and enthusiasm for the outdoors bring a unique perspective to his work and reflect his well-rounded interests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Sam-Conley-1024x763.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Sam-Conley-1024x763.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Sam-Conley-300x223.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Sam-Conley-768x572.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Sam-Conley.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Ben Oesch, Pest and Wildlife Technician<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Ben is originally from Alton, Missouri and recently graduated from the University of Missouri (Mizzou) with a degree in Natural Resource Conservation and Management. With a strong interest in wildlife, land stewardship, and the outdoors, Ben is passionate about protecting natural resources and helping people responsibly coexist with wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of work, Ben enjoys spending time outdoors and pursuing his interest in music. His appreciation for both nature and creativity reflects his well-rounded approach to life and his dedication to the field of wildlife management.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Ben-Oesch-1024x679.jpeg\" alt=\"pest and wildlife technicain in columbia missouri\" class=\"wp-image-39469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Ben-Oesch-1024x679.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Ben-Oesch-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Ben-Oesch-768x509.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Ben-Oesch-1536x1019.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Ben-Oesch-2048x1358.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>Harley Whitaker Pest and Wildlife Technician<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Harley Whitaker has been an intern with Critter Control since 2025. 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