Meet our Team
These are the amazing personalities behind Huntsman Wildlife.
Ryan J. Ridgley - Founder
Ryan is one of the founding partners at Huntsman Wildlife. With 20+ years in the pest management Industry, he has a passion for protecting health and property in his community from nuisance wildlife. He believes in a customer involved program and is the brain child behind many of the unique facets of our company. Ryan handles all service related aspects of Huntsman Wildlife as well as social media, marketing, and community relations.
Current Credentials:
State of Ohio Certified Wildlife Removal Specialist, Purdue Urban Pest Management, AIB Certified
Past Credentials:
Pest Control Operator Licenses: Minnesota (Master), Wisconsin, North Dakota, Iowa, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Quality Pro (Green and Schools), Copesan,
Kandace Ridgley- Founder
Kandace joined Huntsman Wildlife after 4 years in the animal control/animal shelter program for a Northern Kentucky municipality. Her care and dedication to the ethical treatment of animals, her passion for doing right by our customers, and her excitement for the ongoing knowledge and growth available to her are big parts of why she decided to join the team.
Current Credentials:
State of Ohio Certified Wildlife Removal Specialist
Jayce J. - Lead Naturalist
Jayce joined our team in the spring of 2024 and has made an impact on our clients and our team. Coming from a background in corporate customer service, Jayce learned quickly how rewarding it can be to help return peace and security to our clients and their homes.
Current Credentials:
State of Ohio Certified Wildlife Removal Specialist
Hannah L. - Naturalist
Hannah joined the Huntsman Wildlife team in the Fall of 2025. Coming with a property management/maintenance background, Hannah joined Huntsman hoping to make a more resounding impact with her clients and help the community resolve the wildlife conflicts they struggle with.
Current Credentials:
State of Ohio Certified Wildlife Removal Specialist