Entomologist-trained, state-certified leaders and technicians committed to protecting your space.
A family-owned management team bringing world-class entomological science and service operational excellence to North Florida.
CEO & Co-Technical Director
Richard D. Kramer, Ph.D., is the CEO of InnoTech Pest Management, Inc., a full-service pest control company serving residential and commercial properties in the greater Jacksonville, FL marketplace and extending southward into the coastal communities toward St. Augustine, Palm Coast and Flagler Beach.
President & Co-Founder
While Joshua was fascinated with his father’s entomological studies, Joshua attended the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park, and upon graduation, he embarked on a seven-year journey in medical sales at Novartis Pharmaceuticals and later at specialized cardiovascular niche-firm
VP of Business Development
James serves as the VP of Business Development and Operations at InnoTech Pest Management. With over 25 years of experience in both the Pest Management and Facility Maintenance industries. James has participated in ownership, operational, marketing and strategic support of businesses
CEO & Co-Technical Director · Board-Certified Entomologist
As a native Floridian, he served in the US Army for 22 years as a medical entomologist. Following his military retirement and immediately following his last assignment to the Armed Forces Pest Management Board, he was hired as the Technical Director of Education and Resources by the National Pest Management Association. In addition to providing forward-thinking pest control services that focus on the judicious use of pesticides, the company provides consulting services, pest identification services, training, technical writing and presentations, quality assurance, etc., to other pest management companies, private and government agencies.
In late 2004, Dr. Kramer teamed up with his son Joshua as they embarked on what would become a long-term commitment to providing residential and commercial customers with unparalleled pest management services and gained the trust of thousands of customers over the years. From 2004 through 2018, Richard assisted Joshua with assembling a team of diversified subject matter experts, developing and implementing routine training strategies and designing impactful and environmentally considerate pest programs for homeowners, commercial clients and government institutions. Together, they took their small family-owned mid-Atlantic business to more than 50 employees and became one of the top 100 revenue producing pest control companies in the U.S. After a successful exit in 2018, Dr. Kramer co-founded InnoTech Pest Management –a forward-thinking pest control company that offers services to homes and businesses in the north-Florida marketplace. With a focus on the judicious use of pesticides, the company provides full-service residential and commercial pest control, consulting services, pest identification services and training.
Dr. Kramer wrote the 4th edition of PCT’s Technician’s Handbook—A Guide to Insect Identification and Management. He also authored PCT’s Bird Management Field Guide, PCT’s Technician’s Handbook—A Field Guide to Turf and Ornamental Insect Identification and Management. Dr. Kramer also serves as the contributing Technical Editor and columnist for Pest Control Technology magazine—the leading pest control trade magazine. As a result, he authored a widely popular column “Technically Speaking” which was comprised of hundreds of articles.
Dr. Kramer received his BS in Agriculture (1969), MS (1975) in veterinary entomology, and his Ph.D. in urban entomology (1987) from the University of Florida. In fact, Dr. Kramer was the first Ph.D. student of the world-renowned professor Dr. Phil Koehler. He is a member of the Entomological Society of America and a Board Certified Entomologist in Urban and General Entomology. For 14 years, Dr. Kramer co-owned and operated a top-100 revenue-producing company in Maryland, DC and Virginia before returning to his native Florida where he and his business partners Josh Kramer (his son and long-time pest control business partner), James Young and Stephen Kramer to bring his expertise to Floridians.
President & Co-Founder
While Joshua was fascinated with his father’s entomological studies, Joshua attended the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park, and upon graduation, he embarked on a seven-year journey in medical sales at Novartis Pharmaceuticals and later at specialized cardiovascular niche-firm Kos Pharmaceuticals. After obtaining considerable world-class sales training, experience early success in cardiovascular/metabolic sales, he was routinely recognized for year-over-year of top-10% sales growth.
Joshua realized, however, that that the opportunity to blend his expertise in business development, team-building, customer relationships and company culture was front-and-center and would complement his father’s strengths of technical expertise, industry educator/thought-leader and integrity. So, in late 2004, they embarked on what would become a long-term commitment to providing residential and commercial customers with unparalleled pest management services and gained the trust of thousands of customers over the years. From 2004 through 2018, Joshua was responsible for assembling a team of diversified subject matter experts, designing impactful and environmentally-considerate pest programs for homeowners, commercial clients and government institutions, took the small family-owned business to more than 50 employees, successfully acquired a small business and became one of the top 100 revenue producing pest control companies in the United States. After a successful exit in late 2018, Joshua turned his sites to his north-Florida roots where he has embarked on a journey to duplicate his earlier industry success. Professionally, Josh is most proud of his past and present opportunities that allowed for the development and cultivation of long-term customer relationships across multiple segments, building a business that is predicated on the principles of integrity, trust and honesty and by creating platforms for employees retention and career development with a relentless focus on customers.
Outside of building a business, Joshua treasures his time with his wife of 17 years—Julia, a public interest attorney, and their two children who love to surf, play ice hockey, dance and dive into art projects.
VP of Business Development & Operations
James serves as the VP of Business Development and Operations at InnoTech Pest Management. With over 25 years of experience in both the Pest Management and Facility Maintenance industries. James has participated in ownership, operational, marketing and strategic support of businesses with a focus within the public and private sectors, James brings a wealth of entrepreneurial knowledge and has built several firms from the ground up and grew revenues that exceeded $5mm.
This success has been the result of a strong entrepreneurial spirit, sound business practices and significant relationships. Mr. Young has an established reputation within the business community as a leader with the ability to successfully enhance revenue and success in all market sectors.
