In the early 1980s, a Detroit chimney sweep named Kevin Clark got a call to remove a raccoon from a chimney. Apparently, the caller was unable to find a single animal control person to help remove the critter, so he was the closest thing. This gave Clark the signal that there was likely a largely untapped market he could serve.
Over the years, Kevin Clark and ‘Clark’s Critter Control’ kept growing, first from the Detroit area and then across the country. A few short years later they were franchising and opening a new office about once a month, quickly becoming America’s top animal control company. Now, renamed to simply Critter Control, this company is franchised here in the Triad of North Carolina and has over 30 years of experience in serving people’s emergency animal control needs.
The Piedmont Triad Critter Control franchise is professionally trained by the nation’s leading brand to provide top-notch service to the area’s residents. Whether you live in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Burlington or anywhere in the greater Triad area, we are a quick phone call away.
Meet The Team
Lance Farlow
Owner
Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Lance graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in accounting. He is a CPA, who worked as a CFO for various companies prior to purchasing Critter Control in 2012. Lance lives in Raleigh and has 5 grown children and 2 grandkids. He enjoys traveling and spending time boating and fishing on the NC coast.
Lynn Warren
CFO
Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Lynn graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a degree in accounting. She is a CPA, who worked as a Tax Director prior to joining Critter Control. Lynn lives in Raleigh and has 5 grown children and 2 grandchildren. Lynn enjoys gathering with family and friends, cooking, gardening, reading, traveling and spending time at the NC coast.
Joey Owens
Owner
Originally from Macon, Georgia, Joey graduated from Georgia State University with a degree in business management. He worked in management positions at several oil companies prior to purchasing Critter Control in 2017. Joey and his wife live in Wake Forest. They have 2 children – one in the Army and one in college. He enjoys fishing and restoring his 1956 Farmall Cub tractor.
Justin Coffey
Wildlife Service Manager
Justin, a North Carolina native, joined Critter Control in 2016. He has since performed various roles as a wildlife exclusion specialist, inspector, and service manager. He currently lives in Durham with his wife and two children.
Ryan Jones
Sales Manager
Ryan grew up in Graham, NC and now resides in Chapel Hill. He is an animal lover and has goats, pot belly pigs, dogs, and barn cats. His favorite thing about working for Critter Control is working with people and helping to find solutions to unique situations, which we see every day here. Outside of work, he and and his wife spend their time with their boys hiking, fishing, beaching, and introducing the kids to new experiences.
Al Richards
Wildlife Consultant
Al has been with Critter Control for over 18 years. Born and raised in Wilmington, NC, Al has established a permanent residence in Mebane. He has two children. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, and golfing. One of his favorite vacation spots is in Topsail Beach, NC. Al enjoys working for Critter Control because of his unique experiences outside of the office as a wildlife specialist.
Sean Wigley
Pest Control Technician
Sean, a military brat and USMC veteran, has lived all over the world. He has been in the pest control industry for over 20 years and has concentrated on pest control management and wildlife remediation. His favorite things about working for Critter Control are his customers and co-workers. Outside of work, Sean likes to work around his home and focusing on his portrait and airbrushing work.