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Eleven Industry Leaders Earn NPMA PRO Certified Credential
Fairfax, VA – October 6, 2025 - The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is proud to announce the latest group of pest management professionals to earn the NPMA Pro Certified credential. Eleven individuals from the industry have successfully completed the certification requirements during the third quarter of 2025.
“We’re thrilled to see professionals from across North and Central Americas continuing to pursue this credential,” said Dominique Stumpf, CAE, CEO of NPMA. “Earning the NPMA Pro Certified designation represents a commitment to excellence and a shared dedication to advancing professionalism within our industry.”
The NPMA Pro Certified credential, launched in January 2025, is administered by the Foundation for Professional Pest Management and endorsed by NPMA. It validates professional expertise across key areas including safety protocols, regulatory compliance, customer service, and effective treatment methods.
The newest recipients of NPMA Pro Certified include:
- Stephen Vanias, Ensystex, Inc. (North Carolina)
- Jason Miller, Nozzle Nolen, Inc. (Florida)
- Michael Knappenberger, Western Pest Services (New Jersey)
- Mitch Grondin, Rentokil Terminix Canada (Ontario)
- Nader Nassar, Prosedi (Honduras)
- Jeremy Hundley, Sprague Pest Solutions (Washington)
- Deborah Perisastry, Accel Pest & Termite Control (Virginia)
- Travis Hicks, Rollins Learning Center (Ohio)
- Dhruv Patel, Ecolab (Ontario)
- Michael Borys, Ensystex, Inc. (Florida)
- Sumer Amlani, Ecopest, Inc. (Alberta)
To earn the NPMA Pro Certified credential, candidates must have at least one year of experience working for a pest management company and pass a rigorous examination that evaluates both technical knowledge and practical skills. The certification is open to qualified individuals regardless of NPMA membership status.
The NPMA Pro Certified credential helps strengthen our entire profession,” added Stumpf. “It empowers individuals to highlight their expertise while helping companies demonstrate a culture of quality and trust.”
Pest management professionals interested in learning more about the certification process can visit www.npmapro.org.
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About the National Pest Management Association
The NPMA, a non-profit organization with more than 4,000 members, was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry's commitment to the protection of public health, food, and property from the diseases and dangers of pests. For more information, visit www.NPMAPestWorld.org.
About NPMA Pro
NPMA Pro is administered by Foundation for Professional Pest Management, an independent organization that has been developing good business practices and standards since 2004. NPMA Pro is endorsed by the NPMA. Learn more at www.npmapro.org or reach us at npmapro@pestworld.org.