Braman Termite & Pest Elimination Welcomes Allison Garriss as HR Director

AGAWAM — Braman Termite & Pest Elimination announced the hiring of Allison Garriss as its new director of Human Resources (HR). An SHRM-CP-certified HR leader with more than a decade of experience, Garriss brings a strong background in talent strategy, employee relations, and organizational development to support Braman’s continued growth.

In her role, Garriss will lead all aspects of HR, helping to strengthen workforce development, enhance recruitment and retention, and support Braman’s long-standing mission to serve customers with professionalism, safety, and reliability. Known for her ability to translate business needs into people-centered solutions, she will play a key role in shaping Braman’s culture.

“Allison brings the expertise, leadership, and energy we need as we continue to expand,” Braman CFO Josh Lazarus said. “Her experience building strong, compliant, and supportive workplaces makes her an ideal fit for our organization and our commitment to our employees and the communities we serve.”

Garriss previously held HR leadership roles at Carr Property Management and O’Connell Care at Home, where she led major initiatives in compliance, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, and organizational change. She also brings experience from the nonprofit, education, and healthcare sectors, along with a master’s degree in organizational management from Springfield College.

“I’m excited to join Braman and support a team that values its people as much as its customers,” Garriss said.