The Pest Control Elite

Mike Masterson

Mike Masterson is CEO and co-owner, with his best friend Kevin Alden, of ISOTECH Pest Management Inc. A graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a degree in hotel and restaurant management, Mike didn’t start out eliminating insects. Rather, he worked as a bodyguard protecting celebrities such as Joan Rivers and Olivia Newton-John.

Once the excitement of protecting celebrities diminished, Mike found a new passion -- pest management. For 18 years, Mike worked for a national pest company. During his tenure Mike’s attention to detail, innovative ideas and entrepreneurial ambitions began to get the best of him. Encouraged by best friend Kevin, Mike and Kevin decided to open ISOTECH and set out to create a new approach to pest management that combines man-animal-science and technology. This formula has revolutionized pest management nationwide.

Very few people in this world actually love what they do for a living. But after 25 years in the industry, Mike still feels blessed to work with Kevin and the complete ISOTECH team as they take pest control into the 21st century.

Kevin Alden

Kevin Alden became friends with Mike Masterson more than 15 years ago through bible study. Kevin was always impressed with Mike’s knowledge of the pest control industry and his drive to be the best. Kevin and Mike shared the same business philosophy of spoiling the customer at the most cost-effective price and delivering with the most knowledgeable technicians available. 

To ensure they could hire the best technicians, they made it a priority to take great care of their employees and create an ambitious training program, knowing that their technicians would then take good care of the customers.

Mike and Kevin hoped that Isotech would fill a void, for both customers and technicians, by providing the personal service they felt customers deserved. They ensure their customers' businesses and clients are safe from pests and their harmful effects by diagnosing each facility and creating a scientific approach to resolving issues on an ongoing basis.

Erik Alden

Erik Alden is a passionate 28-year-old Southern California native. Despite his young age, Erik has accomplished a lot. After graduating from Cal State University Fullerton with a degree in industrial/organizational psychology, Erik began working at ISOTECH in the marketing department. In the first year, Erik quickly realized his passion for pest control exceeded his behind-the-scenes office position.

Determined to understand all facets of pest control, Erik spent the next year training with many of the top technicians and entomologists in the industry. During training, Erik gained extensive knowledge and experience in the elimination of pests, particularly the detection and elimination of bedbugs. Naturally, when the Canine Bedbug Scent Detection Department was formed, Erik jumped at the opportunity to help build this highly specialized division.

With the help of the expert noses of his canine counterparts, Erik has successfully inspected thousands of hotel rooms, condominiums, dormitories and homes. Driven by his desire to understand the nature, habits and vulnerabilities of bedbugs, Erik has studied with national bedbug research departments and participated in leading university studies.

When Erik isn't at work, he loves outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking and traveling. Erik is also an avid movie watcher, husband and father.

Joey De La Rosa

Joey De La Rosa has been in the pest control industry for 12 years. He started his career in the industry by accident, when he accepted a job offer from a small mom-and-pop shop that was later bought out by a larger pest control company. Joey and Mike Masterson became friends and eventually Joey agreed to join Isotech. Joey is a proud father of two beautiful boys and has a loving, supportive wife. As a family, they enjoy camping and riding custom-built ATVs.

Lawrence Federico

Lawrence Federico says he originally got into the pest control industry for the money, but he’s found that he really likes the job. He was a service technician for two other companies before finding himself at ISOTECH.

Lawrence likes to spend his free time with his wife and two small boys. He also plays guitar, and is a self-proclaimed "alpha nerd." "Yeah, that's right, I love to play me some video games," he says. "I also love fighting sports: since the time I was first taught to throw a punch, I was hooked on boxing and many other fighting-type sports."

Michael "Miguel" Garcia

Miguel Garcia has been in the pest control business for six years. He managed his own office for a year, before making the move to ISOTECH, and never looked back. He is looking forward to becoming a full-time salesman for the company.

Miguel has three young boys that he is very proud of. Watching his children play and excel in sports is one of his greatest joys. Miguel has been happily married for 14 years.

Jamie Poveda

Jamie Poveda came to the industry after 13 years in the military. During his service, he met a comrade who also owned a pest control company. On his advice, Jamie applied and was hired into a local pest control company.

In 2007 Jamie joined the ISOTECH team. His favorite part of the job is relieving customers of their concerns.

Jamie's greatest passion outside work is international travel. He's been to Europe, Africa, Asia, South America and the Middle East — every continent in the world except Australia, which he hopes to see someday. He also enjoys playing sports, like soccer and baseball, and mountain biking.

Robert "Roman" Roman

Roman grew up in San Jose, Calif. After serving in the military, Roman found himself in Southern California.

Roman was drawn to the pest control industry one day as he watched a technician service a residence with great interest. A few days later, Roman interviewed for a pest control job. He immersed himself into the industry and is now a highly trained technician. When an opportunity to work with the industry’s best technicians at ISOTECH opened up, he jumped onboard.

Roman is engaged and has two beautiful children. His outside interests include soccer, weight training, running, biking and all contact sports.

Sam Torres

Samuel Torres entered the pest control field in 1991 with absolutely no experience. It all started when he answered an ad in the Long Beach Press Telegram that read, "Good pay and benefits, no experience needed." He thought about it for a minute and said to himself, "Yep, this sounds like the job for me." After 18 years in the industry, he still finds himself making the same statement, "Yep, this sounds like the job for me."

Sam joined ISOTECH in August 2005 and is now a supervisor. He aims to open and operate an ISOTECH branch one day and carry on Mike's vision.

Sam is married and has five children — three boys and two girls between the ages of 2 and 17. His hobbies include paint balling, camping and racing his drag quad (a banshee).

Katherine "Kat" Herrera

Kat has been in the pest control industry since 2001. She started out working in the office for a large well-known company, but after a ride along with a supervisor in the field, she fell in love with the position. Kat left her desk behind and dived into her new role as a service technician. Kat thrives on overcoming challenges and enjoys meeting new people. She knows that customer service is the key to success in the pest control industry.

Mom to two grown sons, Kat enjoys working out, attending concerts and cooking gourmet meals. She loves to spend time with family and friends and is ready to travel the world.