Critter Control Kaw Valley Owner/Operator Ed ShearerOwner/Operator

Ed Shearer

For as long as he can remember, Ed has had a passion for animals and wildlife. After graduating from Kansas State University with a degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, Ed worked for Critter Control of Kansas City for twelve years. His work with Critter Control of Kansas City provided the knowledge, experience, and desire to continue to build the Critter Control brand. In January 2018, Ed purchased Critter Control of Kaw Valley. When not working, Ed enjoys attending concerts, playing disc golf, and is a die-hard Kansas City Chiefs fan. His goal as a business owner is to manage a team of individuals dedicated to making your experience with Critter Control of Kaw Valley a positive and lasting relationship.

 

 

 

Critter Control Kaw Valley Owner/Operator Ed ShearerLead Wildlife Technician

Kaleb Howe

Kaleb is the lead Wildlife Technician with Critter Control of Kaw Valley. He grew up in a small town in west central Kansas, and has since moved to Topeka to raise his family.  Kaleb and his wife have three children, ranging in age from 12 years old to 1 year old, and has a little one on the way.  In his spare time Kaleb enjoys fishing, working around the house, and watching sports.  Kaleb is a die-hard Kansas State fan, and enjoys the college football, college basketball, and college baseball seasons.

 

 

 

 

Wildlife Technician

Braxton Hornick

Braxton is a Wildlife Technician with Critter Control of Kaw Valley. He has his bachelor's degree in Biology and a minor in Chemistry from the University of Akron in Ohio. He worked as a zookeeper for 5 years before joining the Critter Control team in 2023. One of his favorite aspects of the job is getting to see and explore different parts of north eastern Kansas.  Braxton and his significant other own 2 dogs, 3 rats, a horse and soon to be a baby mule! They currently reside in Topeka. 

 

 

 

 

Administrative Specialist

Natalie Mickelson

Natalie was born and raised in the KC metro. She has a passion for animals and thoroughly enjoys getting to solutions with customers.  She resides with her husband, 3 children and 3 dogs in Lawrence. They can be found exploring in their camper whenever possible.