Minorities in Pest Management Officially Recognized by NPMA

FAIRFAX, Va. — Minorities in Pest Management (MPM) was officially formed and recognized by the National Pest Management Association during a meeting on Dec. 16.

Genma Stringer Holmes of Holmes Pest Control, Hermitage, Tenn., who helped form the group was elected as chair of the group.

NPMA Executive Vice President Rob Lederer welcomed this new group and he shared the past history of NPMA as well as future goals for the association.

Members agreed to stay focused on their mission to help minorities PCOs grow their businesses.

Others present at the meeting included: Robert Dixon, Dixon Termite and Pest Control; Richard Diggs, Alexandria Pest Control; Lennie Carter, Carter’s Termite and Pest Control; Darrell Garner, Grand Central Exterminating; and Cleveland Dixon Holiday Pest Control.