More Than 200 Attend Chicago Association's October Conference

Jim Anderson, GCPMA education chairman, presents a plaque to Gary Bennett. , presents a plaque to Bobby Corrigan, who was sponsored by GCPMA. Anderson presents a plaque to Jeff Tucker, who was sponsored by Whitmire Micro-Gen. Sheri Cunningham of Univar USA presents a plaque to Austin Frishman. UnivarUSA sponsored Austin's appearance. Pat Hughes shows off his product containers from the past.

CHICAGO — More than 200 industry professionals attended the Greater Chicago Pest Management Alliance’s one-day recertification seminar titled “A Meeting of the Minds,” on Oct. 30.

Attendees heard from a speaker lineup that included Gary Bennett, Bobby Corrigan, Austin Frishman and Jeff Tucker and interacted with 22 exhibitors. A highlight was retired pest management professional Pat Hughes’ extensive collection of old containers.

GCPMA awarded each of the speakers a special plaque in appreciation for their participation. A drawing was held and a digital camera, stinger flashlight, and five certificates for a free seminar in 2008 were presented to seven lucky winners.