Our Braman Termite & Pest Elimination team is ready to help, no matter what issues you may be dealing with. As licensed pest professionals, we use our knowledge of biology and the conditions that lead to infestations to safely control a wide array of pests. Call the insured pest control professionals today; call Braman Termite & Pest Elimination.
Gerald Lazarus
President
Our president, Jerry Lazarus, is the third generation of his family to own and operate Braman, with his three sons making the fourth generation to learn the business from the ground up. A hands-on leader, Jerry has grown our company on three unwavering principles that guide the entire team: pride, honesty and quality of service.
With more than 30 years of experience, Jerry learned a lot about pest control from his father, who was an entomologist.
Justin Lazarus
VP Sales & Marketing
Justin first held summer jobs at Braman as a teen. He worked as a field supervisor from 2016 to 2018, before assuming his current role as manager in 2019. Now he develops new software and programs to enhance our clients’ and technicians’ experiences.
A busy father, this Longmeadow resident enjoys car racing, automotive events, outdoor activities and travel. He combines these passions helping to host car shows and events for charitable foundations throughout the country.
Jacob Lazarus
VP Operations
Having grown up learning the business from his father, Jake has experience in nearly every aspect of the operation having served as a technician, salesperson, supervisor, and customer service representative—he even starred in several of our commercials! For the past two years, he has been the VP Operations, overseeing service locations throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and parts of New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York.
A resident of Longmeadow, Jake received both bachelor’s and master’s degree in business administration from Bryant University. Growing up surrounded by sports, he is an avid athlete who enjoys football, baseball, golfing, snowboarding and hiking, as well as trips to the beach.
Josh Lazarus
Treasurer
Josh learned the family business from the ground up and has been with us officially since 2015. He has served in a variety of roles, including account manager, before becoming treasurer in 2023. He is responsible for working with all functions and departments of the business to allocate resources, develop and implement organizational goals, structure policies and procedures and evaluate business risk. In addition to overseeing budgets and financial planning, he develops and manages partnership agreements.
A resident of Suffield, CT, Josh earned his undergraduate degree in business management and his MBA from Bryant University in Rhode Island. He also holds a Category 41 supervisory license in Massachusetts.
In his free time, Josh enjoys golf, hiking and spending time with his fiancée Giovanna, his dog Cooper and his family.
John McCarthy
Sales Director
John joined us in 2022 as an account manager, stepping into the role of sales director in 2024. A professional in the pest control business since 2000, John brings with him a wealth of experience. Having set up, supported and managed accounts of every kind—including high-profile, audited accounts—John is well equipped to lead and develop the Braman Sales Team, developing long-term goals and objectives while cultivating customer relationships that result in trust, satisfaction and long-term growth.
A resident of Prospect, CT, John enjoys time with his partner, sons and grandson, and loves camping and fishing in the great outdoors.
Natasha Wright
Technical Director and Entomologist
Natasha loved entomology enough to major in it twice. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and her master’s from the University of Arkansas. She is also a board-certified entomologist through the Entomological Society of America. One of her main roles at Braman is as an instructor: she trains our technicians on pest biology, behavior and identification; she trains new and veteran technicians on licensing exam material; and she trains to provide continuing education credits for licensing purposes. She also educates and teaches clients and the public about pests and pest control. Her favorite work task is identifying pests from samples, fragments, droppings and blurry smart phone photographs—bring on the challenge.
A resident of Feeding Hills, Natasha sometimes takes her work home with her as she enjoys insect collecting as well as raising ants and cockroaches.
Graig Carrier
Operations Manager
A long-time Braman employee, Graig joined our team in 2002, becoming our operations manager in 2024. You can also spot him in some of our ads!
Laurette Bishop
Controller
Laurette joined the Braman team in 2021 with more than three decades of experience. She is responsible for the financial accounting operations of the company, overseeing the billing, accounts receivable and accounts payable departments.
A graduate of Westfield State University with a B.S. in business management, Laurette is a CPA and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accounting and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accounting.
The Windsor, CT, resident enjoys spending time with her family, including four kids and four grandkids, live music and rooting for the Red Sox.
Alicia Rameriz
Office Manager
Having joined our team as our office manager in 2024, Alicia helps coordinate communication and collaboration between all other departments within the company to ensure everyone works together efficiently and processes run smoothly. She oversees all general office operations, including managing our billing and accounts receivable departments.
A California native, Alicia also lived for a while in Texas before settling in Windsor, Connecticut, with her husband and their two daughters. A big baseball fan, she has played softball for many years and also enjoys fishing, restoring old wood furniture and diving into a good book. Alicia also volunteers at St. Mary’s Church, helping with a variety of initiatives to provide resources and support to those in need.