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Throughout December PMPs can get savings on Nuvan Prostrips from AMVAC.
December 2, 2019
PCT Photo Contest Entry Deadline is Dec. 8
The contest is your chance to be recognized alongside your peers for having taken one of the best photographs in the pest control industry.
Brad Harbison
CLEVELAND - Reminder that the deadline to submit your entry for the PCT Best Pest Photo Contest is Dec. 8.
The contest is your chance to be recognized alongside your peers for having taken one of the best photographs in the pest control industry. Photos will be judged on the three Cs: color, clarity and content. The winning photographer will receive $500. In addition to the photo, please provide: (1) Identification of the pest; (2) location of where the photo was taken; and (3) anything else unique about the photo or circumstance under which it was taken.
You can submit your photo* online; or by emailing it to photocontest@giemedia.com; or by mailing itto: PCT Online, c/o Brad Harbison, 5811 Canal Road, Valley View, OH 44125. Deadline is Dec. 8.
*Important note: There is a limit of one photo per entrant.
Green Pest Solutions' Josh Willey Completes Stanford Business School COO Program
The Stanford curriculum’s goal is to train executives in the latest thinking on business excellence and modern leadership; then turn new insights into action.
Posted by Brad Harbison
WEST CHESTER, Pa. — Joshua Willey, senior vice president of operations at Green Lawn Fertilizing/Green Pest Solutions, completed a three-month COO program from Stanford Business School.
To complete the executive education program at Stanford University, Willey had to go through 12 intense weeks of learning. This program included time on Stanford Business School campus and in-home learning including reading over 47 individual business case studies. The Stanford curriculum’s goal is to train executives in the latest thinking on business excellence and modern leadership; then turn new insights into action.
“I am so proud of Josh for completing Stanford University’s Executive COO Program. I believe strongly in continuing the education of my management team and sending executive leaders like Josh Willey to the very best business schools in the country. Josh’s ability to complete this program while balancing his responsibilities at Green Lawn & Green Pest and his family speaks to his great leadership abilities," says President/Owner Matt Jesson.
Willey has been with Green Lawn Fertilizing/Green Pest Solutions since June of 2017. During his tenure he has helped take the company from just over $11.5 million to over $19 million in annual revenue. As senior vice president of operations, Willey oversees customer service and production departments along with the company's Lawn & Pest outside sales program.
McCloud's Regional Technical Manager Earns ACE Certification
Michael Rector, regional technical manager at McCloud Services, recently passed the ACE exam to become an Associate Certified Entomologist.
SOUTH ELGIN, Ill. - Michael Rector, regional technical manager at McCloud Services, recently passed the ACE exam to become an Associate Certified Entomologist.
ACE is a certification option geared specifically toward the pest management industry.
McCloud Services says that through this certification Rector demonstrates his expertise, his superior commitment to McCloud’s customers and his dedication to the company.
PCT Virtual Rodent Conference is Wednesday
On Wednesday, Dec. 4, pest management professionals have an opportunity to hear from the industry’s leading rodent experts during PCT’s Rodent Control Virtual Conference. Designed for busy professionals, this half-day virtual event allows attendees to attend all or part of the conference from their home or office.
CEU INFORMATION. Attendees can earn CEU credits. PCT is in the process of receiving CEU approvals for the event; thus far, thirteen states have approved a total of 52.5 credits. Click here for an updated list.
SPEAKER INFO. For only $99 per person, attendees will hear presentations by Bobby Corrigan, Timmy Madere, Mike Deutsch and Matt Frye. Can’t participate on the day of the event? No problem. Each registered attendee also will receive a link to an online version of the webinar. The link to the virtual conference content will be sent approximately 5 to 10 business days after the event.
SPONSOR INFO. Platinum sponsors include Bayer, Bell Laboratories and Global Material Technologies. Gold sponsors include ActiveSense, AP&G, Neogen and Syngenta.
REGISTRATION INFO. To learn more about PCT’s sixth annual Rodent Control Virtual Conference, visit http://rodentcontrol.pctonline.com.
CLICK HERE for a look at speakers and topics for this year’s event.
CLICK HERE to register for the event.
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