Drexel Names Ed Hernandez Master Fume Product Manager

Ed Hernandez

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Drexel Chemical Company has named Ed Hernandez as Master Fume Program Manager - California. He joins a team of Drexel professionals representing specialty and agricultural chemicals throughout the United States. Hernandez will work exclusively in the fumigation market representing Master Fume in California.

Master Fume is a new post-patent sulfuryl fluoride recently registered for structural fumigations in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii and Florida.

“We are proud to announce Ed Hernandez as the newest member of our team. All of our sales representatives come from industry, so fumigators know they are dealing with someone who is extremely knowledgeable about sulfuryl fluoride applications and equipped with the education, training and experience necessary to administer the Master Fume stewardship program,” said Ben Johnson, president and COO of Drexel.

During his 15-year career in the fumigation industry, Hernandez served as vice president of Mission City Fumigation in Santa Maria, California; general manager of Mission City Fumigation in Solvang, California; and area manger for Orkin in Jacksonville, Florida.

Hernandez is a member of the Pest Control Operators of California and serves as director for the Santa Barbara District, a position he has held since 2001. He served as vice chairman of the district in 2003.

Hernandez is a graduate of California State University Long Beach where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. He served in the United States Army for 9 years earning the rank of captain.

Contact Ed Hernandez at 805/598-2054 or ehernandez@drexchem.com.