WASHINGTON — Jim Steed, owner of Neighborly Pest Control, Roseville, Calif., was recognized with the FMC Legislative Day award on Monday.
The award is presented annually to individuals who have distinguished themselves in the pest management industry through various activities — particularly legislative involvement — and through their contributions to advancing the industry.
Dan Carrothers, commercial director for FMC North American Professional Solutions, presented the award to Steed, who began working for Neighborly in 1993 as a T&O technician, became a minority owner in 2006, and then took full ownership of the firm in 2013.
Carrothers noted that in addition to running his business, Steed has been an active PCOC (Pest Control Operators of California) member, who has testified before state senate and assembly committees on behalf of PCOC on six different occasions. Steed also serves as California’s SPAR (State Policy Affairs Representative) representative with NPMA.
In accepting the award Steed commented, "I love our industry. I think we are quintessentially American. We are citizens who form companies and work in companies and provide a critical service to the public. I’ve very honored to have received this award and look forward to continue to work with you.”
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