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title: "ohDEER Expands Franchise Development and Support Team"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/59a405de-df33-48fc-bce1-2c8b458fb06c
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250107_ohdeer_expands_franchise_development_and_support_team.html
category: "Home Services"
industry: "Home Services"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2025-01-07T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:22:02.743Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1581578731548-c64695cc6952?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# ohDEER Expands Franchise Development and Support Team

**TL;DR:** ohDEER has expanded its franchise development and support team with the additions of Jereme Shelton and Todd Lamson. Shelton and Lamson bring experience in franchising and operations to their new roles at ohDEER.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-01-07. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250107_ohdeer_expands_franchise_development_and_support_team.html).*

## Story

ohDEER announces strategic additions to its franchise development and operations support team. Jereme Shelton joins as vice president of franchise development and Todd Lamson joins as senior director of operations, underscoring ohDEER’s commitment to empowering franchisees.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Jereme and Todd to the ohDEER family,” said Colleen Upham, owner and co-founder of ohDEER. “Their expertise and passion align perfectly with our mission to provide eco-friendly pest control solutions while fostering the growth and success of our franchise network.”

Shelton brings a wealth of experience in franchising, having served as a franchise broker, franchisee, franchisor, and vendor. His career began after serving in the U.S. Army National Guard and is marked by a deep passion for building meaningful connections. As vice president of franchise development, Shelton will focus on identifying franchise candidates who align with ohDEER’s values and culture.

With a strong background in franchise operations, Lamson has held leadership roles at Edible Arrangements and Junkluggers. At ohDEER, Lamson’s focus will be to ensure that franchisees have the support and resources needed to thrive.

“By prioritizing operational efficiencies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, I’m committed to ensuring that every ohDEER franchisee has the tools and guidance needed for their business to reach its full potential,” said Lamson.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Home Services (sector)
- franchise development (topic)
- Edible Arrangements (company)
- team expansion (topic)
- The Junkluggers (company)
- Colleen Upham (person)
- operations support (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250107_ohdeer_expands_franchise_development_and_support_team.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/59a405de-df33-48fc-bce1-2c8b458fb06c).