About Green Shield Pest Solutions
Green Shield Pest Solutions is a small family-owned pest control company in Southern Maine with over 15 years of experience. From our travels and experiences outside of the state and country, we believe Mainers to be some of the hardest working and fiercely loyal people in the world. We carry these two attributes into how we operate as a company. Long hours and extensive training, allow us to serve our customers in a way that makes us proud of what we do. The bug business isn’t a glamorous one, but our loyalty and dedication to our customers is what keeps us happy and thriving.
"Our integrity is of the utmost importance and we believe in truly listening to customers."
We want families to be able to the enjoy the home they worked hard for, without having to deal with the annoyance of unwanted pests and the health risks associated with them. That also means providing service with family-friendly products which are environmentally responsible but effective.
Meet the Team
Colby Thayer
Owner/Sales
Colby was born in raised in central Maine and has been a Saco resident since 2013. He has been in the pest control industry since college in 2006, managing large sales teams in Denver, Seattle, Houston, New York, and New Hampshire. He and Greg founded Green Shield to serve hard-working Mainers who want to enjoy time with their families, rather than worry about pest control. Colby has his Master Applicator license from the State of Maine Board of Pesticides Control and loves bringing the skills he’s learned from his travels to better educate and help customers. Colby is married to his wife, Camille, and stays busy chasing around his four kids who are between the ages of 15 and 7. He enjoys playing and watching pretty much any sport.
Greg England
Owner/Operations
Greg has had a long and fulfilling career of leading teams and organizations. He started his career as an electrical engineer for Hughes Aircraft, managing multi-million dollar projects and teams. Later Greg branched out into information technology, finishing his career as CIO of an insurance company. Deciding that the retired life was too slow, and based on his love for nature and technology, he dove head-first into Green Shield Pest Solutions, seeing an opportunity to help customers solve their pest control issues through the best science and technology. Greg is a licensed Master Applicator in the state of Maine and loves people and being outdoors in nature – camping, fishing, or skiing. Greg has a wonderful wife, three children, and seven grandkids. He loves to travel, when time permits; and torturing his grandkids with tickle bugs.
Tracey
Tech Manager - Education & Hiring
Tracey brings a ton of leadership skills and experience to Green Shield. She has her masters degree in public health, understanding better than anyone how pests can negatively impact humans and pets. She served in the United States Army as a staff sergeant with a background in military intelligence. She has been an environmental specialist for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention as well as a Quality Management Specialist dealing with food safety for restaurants, hospitals, and college campuses. In her free time, Tracey enjoys spending time on her pond with her wife and pups in Windham.
Shayne
Tech Manager - Operations & Training
Paul
Tech Manager - Fleet & Inventory
Paul is originally from Southern Maine and is a graduate of UMaine with a degree in Wildlife Ecology. He brings experience in environmental work and customer service. He currently lives in Auburn and can be found servicing Green Shield customers anywhere from Portland to Augusta. His hobbies include skiing, fishing, and cooking.
Rachel
Office Manager
Rachel has dedicated 17 years to providing exceptional customer service. She is extremely competent at organizing difficult tasks, including handling the scheduling of thousands of customers a year and organizing technician routes to serve Green Shield’s customers.
She is detail-oriented, a quick learner, and a huge asset to Green Shield. Rachel is passionate about the outdoors and enjoys hiking and camping with her husband and three children. Rachel brings a wealth of experience and a friendly, helpful attitude to the Green Shield Pest Team.
Rachel
Office Manager
Rachel has dedicated 17 years to providing exceptional customer service. She is extremely competent at organizing difficult tasks, including handling the scheduling of thousands of customers a year and organizing technician routes to serve Green Shield’s customers.
She is detail-oriented, a quick learner, and a huge asset to Green Shield. Rachel is passionate about the outdoors and enjoys hiking and camping with her husband and three children. Rachel brings a wealth of experience and a friendly, helpful attitude to the Green Shield Pest Team.
Spencer
Sales Manager
Spencer joined the Green Shield team in the fall of 2023. He brings a variety of skills and experience with him from project management and residential construction to customer service and sales. He has a lifelong passion for environmental stewardship and was attracted to Green Shield’s careful product choices and commitment to providing effective pest solutions that are safe for children and pets, as well as pollinators and other wildlife. At the office, Spencer enjoys listening to really understand and care for his customers and working with his team to improve the services and customer experience Green Shield offers. At home he enjoys spending time with his wife and and two young children, keeping up with the latest renewable technology, and fine woodworking.
Lee G
Technician
Lee was born and raised in Southern Maine. He brings a lot of customer service experience to Green Shield and has a very warm personality. Previously, he worked as a parts sales expert at a school bus dealership for 17 years. He lives with his two boys, ages 10 and 12 and his dog, Rancher. He loves playing soccer in the backyard with them as well as fishing and hiking. In his free time he also enjoys playing music and metal detecting. Lee is always upbeat and easy to talk to, and most importantly, extremely dedicated to helping our customers solve their pest issues.
Lee P
Technician
Lee comes to Green Shield with various skills in electrical work, solar installation, chemical handling, machine operating, and shipping. He has various licenses and certifications in the electrician field as well as OSHA. He has his Associates Degree, went to the Gulfport Naval Academy and served in the Army National Guard. Lee is hard working, reliable, and very competent in solving pest issues. He lives in Auburn and can be found helping Green Shield customers all the way from Portland to Augusta.
Chris M
Technician
Chris has been with Green Shield since August of 2024. He enjoys helping people with their pest problems. He is efficient and very good at his job. When he’s not working, he enjoys hiking and enjoying nature in the summer.
Alex
Technician
Alex was born and raised in Maine and went to college for culinary arts in Rhode Island in 2011. He moved back to Maine after finishing school. He enjoys playing golf and outdoor activities throughout the year.
Jack
Technician
Jack grew up in Kennebunk, he’s dedicated and hardworking. He skis in the winter and plays disc golf in the summer. Jack is incredibly bright and enjoys helping Green Shield customers with any of the pest control needs.
Paige
Technician
Paige is a graduate from the University of Vermont. In her free time she hand carves wooden spoons and hikes with her dog. Paige is warm with customers and very smart when it comes to knowing all there is to know about bugs and how to help Green Shield customers.
Andrew
Technician
Andrew comes to Green Shield from his job as a dedicated operations analyst with six years of experience in optimizing processes and ensuring efficiency across various departments.
His journey began with a strong commitment to self-sufficiency and excellence, as he put himself through college while playing football as a four-year starter. This experience not only honed his time management and teamwork skills but also instilled a deep sense of discipline and resilience.
He brings this same dedication to his work here at Green Shield, where he consistently strives to improve systems and his work ethic to deliver outstanding results.
Quincy
Technician
Quincy skills has served him well at Green Shield. He loves being outdoors and working with his hands. Quincy is trustworthy and reliable, and has a very humble and unassuming way about him. His calm and confident demeanor helps our customers find peace in the resolution of their pest issues. He was born and, raised in Maine and currently resides in Sabattus.
Joe
Technician
Mike
Technician
Ian
Technician
Jay
Technician
Tate
Technician
Skyler
Technician
Patrick
Technician
Ed
Technician
Justin
Technician
Greyson
Technician
Josh
Technician
Cole
Technician
Matt
Technician
Adnan
Sales Rep
Adnan comes to Green Shield with loads of experience in banking, nutrition, and customer service. He has managed and led teams in several different industries and is a natural leader. Adnan was very popular among customers as a technician, but recently moved over to sales. He is sharp, efficient, and extremely likable. He can be found in our main office receiving calls from potential customers over the phone and explaining how Green Shield can help.
Kyana
Sales Rep
Kyana was born in Montana but raised in Southern Maine. She has a background in mental health and horticulture, and went to school for phlebotomy. She approaches issues holistically and knowledgably, using integrated pest management to help Green Shield customers solve their pest problems. She is very smart and loves learning new things. She can talk to anyone about anything and always makes you feel comfortable and happy when you are around her. Her hobbies include art, star mapping, and gardening.
Chris
Sales Rep
Louise
Customer Care
The friendly voice you hear when calling Green Shield belongs to Louise. She recently retired from DHHS, Child & Family Services in 2020 where she worked for 41 years as a Childcare Licensing Specialist. She and her husband Dean live in Central Maine. She is the mother of Colby and grandmother to his four children. Her joys are spending time with her grandchildren, attending all their extra-curricular activities, and spoiling them to death at all times.
Pam
Accounts Receivable
Pam comes to Green Shield with an impressive 16 years of managing large and complex offices, dealing with everything from dental offices, insurance, and finance. She has really helped Green Shield with policies and procedures and helps the company stay organized. She works long hours and is one of the most dedicated workers you will ever meet. She is originally from Tennessee which you’ll definitely hear over the phone when you speak with her! She is married with three children and seven grandchildren! Her favorite place when she is not with family is Fortune Rocks Beach/East Point Sanctuary in Biddeford. She loves hiking, fishing, collecting rocks and shells, and is a wonderful artist, mostly working with watercolors.
Becky
Internal Operations
Becky is an Accounting graduate with over six years of banking experience, bringing a wealth of expertise to Green Shield. A proud member of three honor societies, she has demonstrated a commitment to excellence and a passion for continuous learning. She is known for her strong organizational skills, upbeat personality, and her ability to streamline processes.
Outside of work, Becky is a dedicated mother of four and fiancée to one of our technician managers, Shayne McIntyre. Balancing a thriving career with her family life has further honed her time management and multitasking abilities, making her a great asset here at Green Shield!
Dana
Customer Service
Hadley
Customer Service
Hadley was born and raised in Maine and loves everything about it. She lives in Buxton with her wonderful husband John and cute, cat Charlie. She is currently in postsecondary school studying nutrition and dietetics.
Courtney
Customer Service
Lily
Customer Service
Brynne
Customer Service
Brynne is the daughter of Colby and Camille and currently a high school student at Thornton Academy. She is a first honors student and is working really hard to prepare for college. She typically works for Green Shield during her summer break, helping the family to answer phone calls and assist customers with their pest needs. She is a varsity cheerleader, pole vaulter, and a great big sister to three siblings at home. We are lucky to have Brynne!
Camille
Human Resources
Camille has worked in the pest control industry for over ten years alongside her husband, Colby, starting in 2007 and managing offices in Houston in 2008 and 2009. Later, she created instructional coursework for employees, analyzing psychology measurements to improve performance and morale. She works part-time for Green Shield, and full-time as a clinical mental health counselor. She’s a busy mom of four and always helping others around her with her big heart!