Five Industry Leaders Join Second Class of Participants

Fairfax, VA – October 22, 2024 – NPMA has announced the next five individuals selected for their Leader Launch program. First announced at PestWorld 2022, Leader Launch is designed to deepen the bench of NPMA’s potential association officers and leaders. The program is an 18-month deep dive that trains a select group of individuals in order to develop an ongoing pipeline of diverse, qualified leaders for NPMA’s future.

Announced during the Opening Ceremony at PestWorld 2024 in Denver, the Leader Launch Class of 2025 participants includes:

• Elizabeth Abell, Strategic Initiatives Manager Abell Pest Control Toronto, ON, Canada
• Courtney Carace, COO Pest-End East Hampstead, NH
• Shay Runion, Chief HR Officer, Senior Vice President of Professional Development Arrow Exterminators Atlanta, GA
• Greg Schmidt, Owner Pest Solutions Inc Thornburg, VA
• AJ Treleven, Director of Operations Sprague Pest Solutions Tacoma, WA

“We are thrilled to welcome this exceptional group of emerging leaders to our Leader Launch program. Each participant brings unique perspectives and demonstrated leadership potential that will help shape the future of our industry. Through this carefully designed program, we're not just developing individual leaders – we're strengthening NPMA's foundation by creating a robust

pipeline of diverse, forward-thinking professionals who understand both the challenges and opportunities facing our industry. Their selection reflects our commitment to cultivating the next generation of executive leadership that will guide NPMA and our industry forward,” said NPMA CEO Dominique Stumpf.

More information on the Leader Launch program can be found at www.npmapestworld.org/leaderlaunch.

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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.