The Food Protection Alliance Network hired Stephen Roy as National Executive Director. While performing as interim director, FPA has increased its coverage area and grew its national vendor list program. Roy is charged with continuing the network’s growth and increasing the FPA service brand throughout the fumigation, pest management and service industry. FPA was established to unite […]
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