Sprague Pest Solutions appoints three Operations Managers

Tacoma, Wash.-based Sprague Pest Solutions announced the appointment of three operations managers across its growing footprint. The new roles include two internal promotions and one external hire, reflecting Sprague’s investment in developing talent and operational excellence as the company grows. 

Hiring breakdown

Jennifer Bowerman, ACE operations manager, Tacoma branch. Bowerman joined Sprague in 2013 and has spent more than a decade building strong relationships with customers. She is a graduate of Sprague’s Leadership Development Program and Technical Development Program and in 2025 earned her Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) certification. 

Kaleb Carpenter, ACE operations manager, Spokane Branch. Carpenter joined Sprague in 2020 and earned his ACE certification in 2025. Before Sprague, he gained experience in water damage restoration and municipal maintenance. In this role, he becomes the second Operations Manager as the branch’s operations continue to expand. 

George Agosto, operations manager, Tacoma branch. Agosto brings a diverse background in food service and food manufacturing management, aligning well with Sprague’s work supporting food manufacturing and hospitality customers. He also has management experience within a plumbing and heating company, adding to his broad operational skill set. 

“These appointments reflect our focus on growing leaders from within while also bringing in experienced professionals who strengthen our teams,” said Shane Hartnett, ACE Director of Operations at Sprague. “They each bring technical knowledge, leadership and a focus that supports our commitment to quality and excellence at every level.”

About Sprague Pest Solutions

Sprague Pest Solutions, celebrating its 100^th anniversary, delivers comprehensive pest management to highly regulated industries across ten Western states. Since 1926, the family-owned company has advanced the mission that the world deserves to eat safer foods and to live and work in healthier environments, using science-based strategies to protect public health and essential supply chains.