Sprague Pest Solutions helps to create Denver chapter of Professional Women in Pest Management

The newly established Denver chapter plans to sponsor professional development and educational opportunities with a mix of virtual and in-person offerings. PHOTO: SPRAGUE PEST SOLUTIONS

Sprague Pest Solutions established the Denver, Colo., chapter of the Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM). The PWIPM is an affiliate group of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) whose mission is to attract, develop and support women in the industry through educational programs, resources and peer networking.

Three women from Sprague’s Denver team — Edna Alfaro Inocente, regional entomologist, Mary Whitman, branch administrative coordinator and Jessicah Nelson, route manager — helped organize the new chapter. Industry suppliers Veseris, Forshaw and Envu also provided funding and support.

“We are incredibly proud of Edna, Mary and Jessicah for their contributions in establishing the Denver PWIPM chapter,” said Ross Treleven, president and CEO of Sprague. “This initiative aligns perfectly with our core principles and our ongoing efforts to promote diversity and belonging in our industry.”

PWIPM Colorado chapter board members include:

• Chairperson: Kristen Ewals-Strain, Northern Colorado Pest & Wildlife Control
• Co-Chair: Ashley Wagner, Northern Colorado Pest & Wildlife Control
• Treasurer: Edna Alfaro Inocente, Sprague Pest Solutions
• Philanthropy: Monice Long, Academy Pest Control
• Fundraising: Mary Whitman, Sprague Pest Solutions
• Education: Jennifer Gordon, Bug Lessons Consulting
• Social Media: Jessicah Nelson, Sprague Pest Solutions

“It’s important for PWIPM to have local chapters so geographically it’s easier for women in the pest management industry to connect,” said Mickey Thomas, NPMA PWIPM committee chair. “Starting local chapters like the one in Colorado also makes it easier to get involved on a local level and support the communities where we work and live.”

The chapter scheduled its inaugural community outreach effort helping pack food bags for Food for Thought, a non-profit group focused on eliminating weekend hunger for school children in Denver. Chapter members will also volunteer to assist with the PWIPM 5K during PestWorld 2024, which is being held in Denver in October.

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from Pest Management Professional https://www.mypmp.net/2024/07/22/sprague-pest-solutions-helps-to-create-denver-chapter-of-professional-women-in-pest-management/
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