The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) selected the next five individuals for its Leader Launch program. First announced at PestWorld 2022, Leader Launch is designed to deepen the bench of the NPMA’s potential association officers and leaders. The program is an 18-month deep dive that trains individuals to develop an ongoing pipeline of diverse, qualified leaders for the NPMA’s future.
The Leader Launch Class of 2025 participants include:
- Courtney Carace, COO of Pest-End in East Hampstead, N.H.
- Shay Runion, chief HR officer, senior vice president of professional development for Arrow Exterminators in Atlanta, Ga.
- AJ Treleven, director of operations for Sprague Pest Solutions in Tacoma, Wash.
- Elizabeth Abell, strategic initiatives manager of Abell Pest Control in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Greg Schmidt, owner of Pest Solutions in Thornburg, Va.
“We are thrilled to welcome this exceptional group of emerging leaders to our Leader Launch program. Each participant brings unique perspectives and demonstrated leadership potential that will help shape the future of our industry,“ said NPMA CEO Dominique Stumpf, CAE. “Through this carefully designed program, we’re not just developing individual leaders – we’re strengthening NPMA’s foundation by creating a robust pipeline of diverse, forward-thinking professionals who understand both the challenges and opportunities facing our industry. Their selection reflects our commitment to cultivating the next generation of executive leadership that will guide NPMA and our industry forward.”
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