Rob Lang
Special Services Operations Manager
Contact: rlang@smithereen.com

Rob has a long history in the field of Wildlife control. He was first employed with the Illinois National History Survey as a Wildlife Ecologist from 1990-1995. During that time, He conducted three field research projects which included working with raccoons, white-tail deer, and badgers in west central Illinois. In 1995, he moved to the Chicago area to begin a career in Nuisance Wildlife Services. In 1999, became a member of the Smithereen team as a field technician/sales representative. In 2003 Rob was promoted to Operations Manager of Special Services. Currently he is in charge of all aspects of the special service department. Special services focuses on the resolution of Wildlife, Bird, and Termite problems that affect people and the structures they live and work in. It takes a dynamic and knowledgeable leader to handle these speacialized pest problems, Rob has proven up to the challenge and more. Growing this department of Smithereen to over one million dollars annual revenue in just three years.

Certifications currently held
Class A, Commercial Nuisance Wildlife Control Permit, 1995
Class A, Commercial Nuisance Wildlife Control Permit ? Limited to Waterfowl, 2003
IDPH Certified for General Use Pesticides, 2000
IDPH Certified for Restricted Use For Birds, Insects, and Rodents, 2000
OSHA Safety Awareness Certified ? Scaffolds
OSHA Safety Awareness Certified ? Aerial Lifts
OSHA Safety Awareness Certified ? Fall Protection
OSHA Safety Awareness Certified ? Confined Space Entry
OSHA Safety Awareness Certified ? PPE Equipment
OSHA Safety Awareness Certified ? Lock Out/Tag Out
CTA Rail Safety Certified, 2005
Certified Bird Abatement Product Installer, 2003

Education:
High School Diploma, 1985 from Princeville High School, Illinois
Associates of Science Degree, 1988, Illinois Central College, Illinois
Bachelors of Science, 1990, Western Illinois University, Illinois
Major: Biology with an emphasis in Wildlife Management
Minor: Microbiology
Completed the Principles of Management Certificate Series I-V with MRA the management association, inc. Professional Supervisor Certificate, 2004.