Members in the News - Q1 2026
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Member Updates
January 26, 2026
Veseris Hires New National Accounts Manager
Veseris is proud to announce the hiring of Jason Breakfield as National Accounts Manager, based in Mandeville, Louisiana. Jason brings more than 20 years of sales and operations leadership experience and a proven track record of driving growth and delivering results across the pest control and industrial supply industries.
January 13, 2026
Mourning the Loss of Ernie Nascimento
Ernie Nascimento, the founder of SHS Pest Control Corporation, died on January 5, 2026. Ernie and his wife, Michele Eccles ran the company until they retired in 2022. Ernie started SHS Pest Control Corp. in 1980. Ernie was instrumental in forming the New England Pest Control Association along with Steve Goldman and George Cardoza. He supported and embraced education and professionalism in the pest control industry, often contributing articles to both the PMP magazine and the PCT magazine.
January 12, 2026
Sprague Promotes Paul Treleven to Vice President of Sales
Sprague Pest Solutions announces the promotion of Paul Treleven to Vice President of Sales during a milestone year as the company celebrates its 100th anniversary. Treleven joined Sprague in 2020 as Sales Manager and was promoted to Director of Sales in 2021 after a successful career in Fortune 500 technical sales. He played a key role guiding the sales organization through the COVID-19 pandemic, strengthening customer relationships and positioning the company for growth. As a fourth-generation Treleven, Paul will continue leading long-term sales strategy, market expansion, and customer partnerships as Sprague enters its next century.
