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The New York Pest Management Association (NYPMA) recognized Jordan Brooks, executive VP for Sterifab, and Joseph Barrett, branch manager for Ehrlich Pest Control, for their leadership in representing New York’s pest management industry on legislative and regulatory issues in 2026.
Brooks, the NYPMA’s Vice State Public Affairs Representative (Vice SPAR), received a plaque on Sept. 30 at the association’s Downstate Fall Workshop.
Barrett, the NYPMA’s State Public Affairs Representative (SPAR), received a plaque on Nov. 5 during the technical session of the 2026 Upstate Conference in Syracuse, N.Y. Former NYPMA President and Orkin Region Manager Bill Minahan, ACE, Barrett’s longtime mentor, presented him with the plaque.
Barrett and Brooks helped lead the NYPMA’s advocacy at the federal, state and New York City levels. Among the proposals they addressed were the RAPTORS Act in the New York State Legislature and a proposed ban on glue boards in New York City. Their work brought the perspectives of pest management professionals into policy discussions about the tools available to manage rodents.
The NYPMA thanks Brooks and Barrett for the time and leadership they devoted to representing the industry and helping members stay informed about proposals that could affect their work.
About the New York Pest Management Association
The New York Pest Management Association (NYPMA) is the professional trade association representing New York’s pest management industry. Through education, advocacy and professional development, the NYPMA promotes excellence, public health protection and responsible pest management practices throughout the state.
