NORCROSS, Ga. - The Georgia Pest Control Association announced Kelly McLendon as its newly appointed executive director.
McClendon has more than 20 years of experience in association management. Before coming to GPCA, she worked for the Georgia Economic Developers Association, Georgia Pharmacy Association and the International Flight Services Association. She has held a variety of positions within associations, but said she is proudest of her successful membership campaigns, continuing education programs and fundraising.
“On behalf of the board of directors and executive committee, the Georgia Pest Control Association is excited to have Kelly as our new Executive Director,” said GPCA President Brantley Russell. “Her vast experience in the association arena will bring GPCA an opportunity to not only build upon what our three past executive directors have done so well over the last 70 plus years, but also allow us to continue as the premier pest control association in Georgia and the United States.”
McLendon added, “I am looking forward to this new opportunity to serve the members of the Georgia Pest Control Association. I believe my experience in association management will be an asset to the board, and I am anticipating learning more about the pest control industry in the coming years.”
Kelly and her husband, Joel, have two girls, Sophia and Alice. They currently reside in Snellville, Ga., with their kids and golden retriever, Robbie.