NPMA Celebrates One Year of NPMA PRO Certified Professionals
January 2025 marked an important milestone for the pest management industry—the launch of the NPMA Pro Certified credential. One year later, NPMA is proud to celebrate the growing community of professionals who have earned this distinction and demonstrated their commitment to excellence, professionalism, and industry leadership.
As of January 2026, 48 individuals have earned the NPMA Pro Certified Credential, including 21 newly certified professionals. These individuals represent a wide range of experience and expertise across the pest management industry, united by a shared dedication to mastering best practices and advancing the profession.
NPMA Pro Certified Professionals
The following individuals have joined the lineup of NPMA Pro Certified Recipients:
- Edward Schwartz, Paladin Pest Control, CO
- Susan Hare, Thrasher Termite & Pest Control of So Cal, Inc, CA
- Eric Bassett, Natura Pest Control, WA
- Jay Swann, Appalachian Pest Control, WV
- Barry Bacorn, OPC Pest Services, KY
- Jake Claus, Natura Pest Control, WA
- George Stewart, Accel Pest & Termite, Inc, AR
- James Gambrel, Veterans Health Administration - Butler, KY
- Cole Hopper, Hopper Termite & Pest, Inc., KY
- Zachary Linsangan, Accel Pest & Termite Control, VA
- Mike Reardon, Accel Pest & Termite Control, VA
- Colin Parsons, Accel Pest & Termite Control, VA
- Bryan Davis, Olson's Pest Technicians, SD
- Holt Myers, ABC Home & Commercial Services of Austin, TX
- Ryan Collins, Thorn Pest Solutions, UT
- Alan Brown, ABC Home & Commercial Services of Austin, TX
- Andrew Huber, Hoffman's Exterminating Co., Inc, NJ
- Richard MacDonald, Cape Breton Pest Control, NS
- Mike Lynch, Western Pest Services,
About the NPMA Pro Certified Credential
NPMA Pro Certified is the first credential in the NPMA Pro suite and sets a new standard for professional achievement in pest management. Designed to recognize advanced knowledge and proven expertise, the credential signals to employers, clients, and communities that a professional is committed to quality, integrity, and continual growth.
By becoming NPMA Pro Certified, professionals:
- Showcase advanced knowledge and technical skills
- Strengthen career growth and earning potential
- Build trust with clients who demand the highest standards
- Join an elite group of industry leaders and innovators
- Support the continued professionalization of pest management
Ready for the Challenge?
Earning the NPMA Pro Certified credential requires both experience and expertise. Candidates must:
- Have at least one year of relevant experience with a pest management company
- Successfully complete a comprehensive exam covering industry knowledge and best practices
- Maintain certification through renewal every three years
NPMA congratulates all NPMA Pro Certified professionals on this milestone achievement and looks forward to welcoming even more leaders into the program in the years ahead.
Your expertise, elevated. Become NPMA Pro Certified and let your credentials speak for themselves.
