Sprague Promotes Van Steenwyk, Roden to Directors

TACOMA, Wash. –Sprague Pest Solutions announced Darren Van Steenwyk has been promoted to director of regulatory and compliance, and Ashley Roden has been named the new technical director. 

Van Steenwyk, BCE, brings more than 20 years of experience in regulatory oversight and pest management to his new role as director of regulatory and compliance. In this role, Van Steenwyk will lead Sprague’s Quality Assurance (QA) Team to ensure full compliance with industry standards, state and federal regulations, while continuing to advocate for best practices in commercial pest control.

As a board-certified entomologist (BCE), former president of the California Structural Pest Control Board, and 
his work as the Regulatory Affairs Committee Chairman for PCOC, his focus on proactive compliance 
strategies makes him an invaluable asset as Sprague continues to expand its commercial service 
footprint.

“We are excited to promote Darren to this important position. His dedication to maintaining the highest 
regulatory standards ensures we remain a trusted partner to our customers,” said AJ Treleven, Sprague's Director of Operations. “Under his leadership, we will continue to prioritize safety, transparency, and 
ethical practices in all aspects of our operations.”

Ashley Roden, BCE, a highly respected expert in pest biology and innovative pest control techniques, has 
been promoted to the role of technical director. With more than 15 years of technical training and 
speaking at numerous pest association conferences, Roden will lead Sprague’s technical team 
innovation. Her team will develop and refine strategies that ensure effective, sustainable, and cuttingedge solutions for our commercial clients. She will oversee training, service quality, and the integration 
of new technologies, maintaining the high standard of service that has become synonymous with 
Sprague.

“Ashley’s technical expertise and leadership in pest control are second to none. Her commitment to 
advancing the industry and fostering innovative practices is exactly what we need as we continue to 
grow,” said Ross Treleven, CEO/President of Sprague “We are confident that Ashley will elevate our 
technical capabilities and strengthen our position as the go-to commercial pest control provider.”