Highlights from Michigan Pest Management Association’s annual winter meeting

PHOTO COURTESY OF MPMA

The Michigan Pest Management Association (MPMA) hosted its 78th Annual Winter Meeting this February with a two-day event at the FireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek, Mich. The meeting, which featured technical training, networking opportunities and industry updates, brought together over 50 pest control companies from across the state.

Attendees had the opportunity to receive in-depth training on the latest pest control techniques, industry best practices and regulatory changes.

During the event, the MPMA also recognized the achievements of its scholarship recipients, Madeline Embree and Brandon Sullivan.

Brandon Sullivan and Madeline Embree. PHOTO COURTESY OF MPMA

Embree, recommended by Carl Embree of Rose Pest Solutions, received a $1,500 scholarship. She’s studying agricultural business management and accounting at Northwest State Community College. As for Sullivan, he was recommended by Jason Sullivan of Action WDI Specialist, and is pursuing a degree in education at Saginaw Valley State University and was awarded a $500 scholarship.

The meeting included the election of key MPMA leadership positions for the coming year. Steve Alcala of Pronto Pest Management was elected as the new president, while Jaime Pilbeam of Superior Pest Control will serve as vice president. Charles Bellgraph of Aardvark Pest Management was re-elected as treasurer.

In addition, the MPMA Board of Trustees saw the election of Damon Washington from Peace Pest Consultants as a new trustee, while Maria Sorrentino from Pest Pros of Michigan was re-elected. David Driver of Veseris was elected as an allied member trustee.

“We are thrilled with the turnout and success of this year’s Winter Meeting,” said Steve Alcala, MPMA
president. “It was a fantastic opportunity for industry professionals to come together, learn and
network. We’re excited to continue building on this momentum in the year ahead.”

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