Jeri Lucco and Sarah Lucco. PHOTO COURTESY OF OHDEER
ohDEER will expand into the Midwest with the addition of its first female franchisees. Mother-daughter duo Jeri and Sarah Lucco will own and operate ohDEER Northwest in Columbus, Ohio.
“At ohDEER, we believe that empowering female entrepreneurs strengthens our brand and enhances the communities we serve,” said Colleen Upham, owner and co-founder of ohDEER. “Jeri and Sarah joining ohDEER as our first female franchisees is a proud moment for us. As a female leader in historically male-dominated pest control and franchise industries, I understand the importance of creating opportunities for women to thrive in business ownership.”
Sarah Lucco holds a degree in recreation and tourism management from Arizona State University. She initially pursued a corporate sales job but realized it wasn’t the right fit. She transitioned to assisting her mother, Jeri, a franchise consultant, with marketing emails, which sparked her interest in franchising. Drawn to the balance of hands-on work and business ownership, Sarah explored various home services franchises before ultimately choosing ohDEER, a recommendation from Jeri that aligned with her goals.
“Bringing ohDEER to the Midwest is a huge step” for the Wayland, Mass.-based franchisor, according to Jereme Shelton, vice president of franchise development at ohDEER. “This expansion goes beyond just opening a new territory. It’s a testament to the strength of our model and the growing demand for eco-friendly solutions. I’m thrilled for Jeri and Sarah, and I know they will help propel the brand forward while making outdoor spaces safer for their community.”
About ohDEER
Established in 2006 in Wayland, Mass., by co-founders Kurt and Colleen Upham, OhDEER is a provider of innovative and environmentally friendly solutions for deer, tick and mosquito control. OhDEER specializes in all-natural products designed to address outdoor pest challenges effectively ensuring the well-being of both the environment and customers. OhDEER began franchising in 2014 and today has 17 locations spanning across Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, Ohio, Missouri and New Hampshire.
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