Her Story
About Drea
Drea Ely is a seasoned sales and account management professional with more than a decade of experience building strong customer relationships and driving growth across diverse industries. She has been with Massey Services, Inc. since 2016 and currently serves as National Account Manager, where she partners with businesses and property owners to provide tailored pest prevention and termite protection solutions. Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Drea is known for her customer-focused approach and commitment to developing long-term partnerships. Throughout her career at Massey Services, Drea has managed commercial, multifamily, residential, and lawn service accounts while consistently delivering strong sales performance and exceptional customer service. Her expertise spans B2B sales, operations management, risk management, account development, and client relationship management. Her accomplishments have earned her repeated recognition through the company’s Eagle Circle awards, reflecting her dedication, performance, and ability to build lasting relationships with customers and colleagues. Drea’s professional philosophy is grounded in integrity, honesty, service, and genuine care for others. Raised on a dairy & horse farm, she developed a practical, hardworking mindset that continues to influence her approach to business—understanding customer needs, conducting thorough assessments, developing effective solutions, and following through on commitments. She is also passionate about supporting and mentoring others in the industry and takes pride in contributing to a strong team culture. Her combination of sales expertise, authenticity, and relationship-building skills continues to make her a trusted partner and respected leader in the pest prevention industry.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Drea
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to persistence, organization, continuous learning, collaboration, and a genuine desire to serve others. With strong mentorship and proven processes, I learned that success comes from not only having the right tools, but consistently putting them into practice.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received is to trust the process, stay persistent, and never let rejection define what I’m capable of achieving. I’ve learned to keep moving forward and never give up.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I encourage young women entering the industry to stay connected with their service teams, pursue continuing education, and gain hands-on experience by supporting technicians in the field. Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty, step up, bridge the gaps, and always be a dependable team player.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest opportunities is the growing presence of women in the industry. Women are bringing strong attention to detail and new perspectives, helping break traditional barriers and expand opportunities in the commercial space.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are faith, honesty, transparency, compassion, empathy, and service. I believe relationships come first, and no job is beneath me when a customer or teammate needs support.
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