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.

 

 

 

Lead 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. 

 

 

 

 

Wildlife Technician

Andrew Greenwood

Andy is a Veteran of the US Army and has a degree in Molecular Biology, with a minor in Chemistry from University of Kansas. Andy has worked in the wildlife industry for approximately 4 years, and has brought great ideas to our team since joining Critter Control in early 2024. His favorite part of working for Critter Control of Kaw Valley is science aspect of working with animals on a daily basis. In his free time Andy likes to ride his motorcycle, hunt, fish, and spend time with his family.

 

 

 

Wildlife Technician

Ibrahim Simba

Ibrahim joined the Critter Control team in June of 2024. He is the youngest member of the team andbrings an easy-going nature and a smile to the job every day. His favorite part of working for Critter Control of Kaw Valley is the team environment and family atmosphere that is promoted by the leadership in the company. When Ibrahim is not playing with his 2 dogs, a Husky and a Doberman, he is grilling, watching sports, and hanging with his girlfriend.

 

 

 

Wildlife Technician

Thomas Kelley

Thomas is a Marine Veteran that joined Critter Control in June of 2024. Thomas brings a plethora of talent to the team with his experience, knowledge, and understanding of most construction concepts and projects. He enjoys working at Critter Control of Kaw Valley because of the versatility of daily work load and the new and different challenges that are presented with each home we work on. Besides hunting and fishing, Thomas enjoys spending his spare time with his wife and children.

 

 

 

 

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.