NPMA’s Stumpf Shares the Association’s New Vision Statement

SEATTLE, Wash. — More than 3,000 industry professionals from 80-plus countries have traveled to Seattle, Wash., for NPMA PestWorld 2016 this week.

NPMA CEO Dominique Stumpf kicked off this year’s show on Tuesday by updating members with results from the association’s recent strategic planning meeting P3 (Purpose, Plan, Progress). NPMA brought together 100 industry leaders to review NPMA's mission and values; refine NPMA's vision; and set NPMA's strategic direction. The group spent hours examining demographics; the economic climate; regulations and legislation; technology and science; and political and social issues.
 
The end result of these discussions was a new ambitious vision statement: Every household and every business will use professional pest management services.

To achieve this goal, in the coming months and years NPMA will focus on 1) members — growing and improving member benefits and programs; (2) public health leadership — ensuring that NPMA members are the trusted sources for protecting people, structures and lands from pest threats; (3) making quality consumer connections through PPMA and QualityPro; (4) continue to engage with regulators and policymakers to increase NPMA’s influence with legislation and regulations.

Following Stumpf’s comments was the opening ceremony, which included an appearance by members of the World Famous Fishmongers of Pike Place Fish Company, who shared some of the company’s customer service and employee empowerment success stories.  

At the opening ceremony's conclusion, attendees proceeded to the exhibit hall where they checked out the latest offerings from industry suppliers.

PestWorld 2016 continues through Friday. Attendees will learn about the latest products, services, technologies, and business applications, and have unique opportunities to network with their industry colleagues.