Address: 16948 W. Victor Road, New Berlin, WI 53151
Website: www.Batzner.com
Year Founded: 1946
Product or Service offered: Commercial and residential pest management, bed bug and skilled contractor services, with a focus on using environmentally responsible methods.
Projected 2013 Revenue: $10.9 million
President and CEO: Jerry Batzner
Target Clientele: Food processing and distribution, manufacturing and warehousing, property management, educational facilities, hotels and resorts, medical facilities, fine and casual dining, retail and grocery, residential homes, as well as USDA, FDA and privately-inspected facilities.
Business organization memberships: National Pest Management Association, Wisconsin Pest Control Association, Associated Pest Services, Professional Pest Management Alliance, Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program – Gold Member, Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, QualityPro, BedBugFREE Network.
What has fueled your company’s growth?: “Our dedication to providing legendary customer service, public service education and the ability to listen to our clients’ needs and adapt our services accordingly has fueled our company’s growth and allowed us to reach two important milestones – hiring our 100th employee this past July, and opening a new service center in Northbrook, Illinois.”
What is the biggest obstacle to your company’s growth?: “While we have grown to be the largest independent pest management firm in Wisconsin, we are reminded not to lose sight of the small, family-owned company mentality that has made us who we are today.”
Do you plan any changes in your company in the upcoming months?: “We plan to continue reinvesting in the company, our employees, technology and services that will enhance our clients’ experience.”
Who are the business people, locally or nationally, whom you admire? And what traits do those people exhibit that make you admire them?: “I admire business people who value honesty, ethics and integrity. These are traits that are found in great leaders.”
What is the outlook for the business conditions of your industry over the next several months?: “Since experienced, dependable pest management companies are hard to find and even more difficult to discern, our services are in high demand. Businesses are choosing Batzner as their preferred pest management partner to deliver legendary services and complete satisfaction.”
What is your company’s most important growth strategy right now?: “To hire and retain the most experienced, passionate and well-trained employees who provide world-class service with genuine care and concern for a client’s brand.”
