SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) welcomes Christopher Reardon as its new executive vice president. He will lead the association in all of its affairs, including membership growth along with legislative and regulatory advocacy. Reardon has a strong background in organizational leadership and regulatory interaction.
Reardon most recently was chief deputy director of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). He was appointed as chief deputy director of the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) in 2008 by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and was re-appointed in 2012 by Governor Jerry Brown. Prior to holding that position, he served as DPR’s Director of Legislation and Regulations, appointed by Governor Gray Davis in 2003.
Before joining DPR, Mr. Reardon was executive director for the Manufacturer’s Council of the Central Valley. He also spent time in the Legislature as Chief of Staff for Assembly Member Sal Cannella, and also worked for Assembly Member Jim Costa. He is a native New Yorker, and came to California in 1983 while serving in the U.S. Air Force. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the California State University at Stanislaus.
Reardon is married to his wife Maria and has two grown children, Samantha and Kelsey. He enjoys traveling and and actively participating in several sports, including softball and golf.