Mike Peaslee Earns NEPMA Bartlett W. Eldridge Award

Mike Peaslee, technical director, Modern Pest Services was recognized with the Bartlett W. Eldridge Award, the New England Pest Management Association’s highest award for distinguished service.

Peaslee has been with Modern Pest since 1977 and continues to be a guiding force and technical expert in all aspects of Modern’s operations. He was honored Eldridge Award during the association’s annual meeting on Dec. 8. The award is named in honor of the organization’s founder and first president. It recognizes an individual who has made a long-term commitment to the betterment of the pest control industry in New England. Recipients exemplify strong service to the industry, a commitment to community service, and an overall acknowledgment by his/her peers within the industry.

 

NEPMA President Tom Drapeau presented the award and shared excerpts from the many nominations about Peaslee's impact on the careers of professionals, growth of companies, service on the NEPMA Board, and tireless work on the public policy front in Maine. Following the presentation of his award, Peasleeshared that Modern had serviced his childhood home, inspiring him to apply. He spoke of his fulfilling 40+ years in the industry and inspired the attendees to support the association because of the importance of our voice in local, state, and federal policy issues. 

 

“With his forty plus years in the industry, all with Modern, Mike has been an invaluable piece to the success of Modern and the industry as a whole in New England,” Dennis Dube, president of Modern Pest, said. “Much more than just technical duties, Mike has had virtually all operations job titles at one point or another in his career, as well as serving on the NEPMA board. Behind the scenes, Mike is invaluable working with local municipalities and state governments to ensure that our industry is not restricted so that we can provide the necessary treatments to serve our clients. I personally cannot think of a more deserving person for this award and am proud that Mike is part of our team.”

 

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