Most trusted

Pest Management Professional (PMP) has served as pest control’s most trusted resource since 1933. PMP captivates its audience — via myriad print and digital media offerings as well as live events — with its unique brand of industry INFOtainment. PMP educates pest management professionals (PMPs) through: species identification and control tips; updates on emerging business obstacles, opportunities and tools; and news regarding control technologies, techniques and regulations. Last but not least, PMP arms pest control pros with the industry intel needed to better control structural pests, and better compete with other companies and do-it-yourself alternatives.

Rich history

Pest Management Professional has covered the countless changes that have had an impact on the industry, from the first termiticide patented in 1932 to the implementation of OSHA’s Federal Hazard Communication Standard, from the invention of aerosol insecticide to the founding of the Environmental Protection Agency, from the launch of the industry’s first national association – then known as the National Association of Exterminators and Fumigators to the advent of integrated pest management, from the development of tent fumigation to the popularity of pheromones.

With more than 150 years of journalism experience between them, the Pest Management Professional staff provides readers with the latest news about market trends and services. Pest Management Professional’s technical contributors boast more than 300 years of industry experience to offer the most relevant technical and applications information readers need to make critical decisions on the job.

Immediate access

In addition to the monthly print publication, Pest Management Professional provides the market intel pest management professionals need via the media platforms they prefer. The Pest Management Professional website offers unique content, breaking news, on-demand webinars, the latest new product information and exclusive pest management resources.

Digital newsletters deliver the latest news, professional tips and expert analysis directly to readers’ in-boxes. Digital editions of the print magazine provide readers with online access to the content they need, whereas our smartphone app offers access while on the go or on the job. Social media makes it possible to instantly connect with readers while sharing the latest industry developments.

Editorial team

You can contact the editorial staff by mail:

North Coast Media
ATTN: PMP Magazine
1360 E. 9th St.
10th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44114

T: 216-706-3700; F: 216-706-3710

Or directly by phone or email:

Marty Whitford, VP of Content & Publisher
T: 216.706.3766; F: 216.706.3712
mwhitford@northcoastmedia.net

Vice President of Content and Publisher Marty Whitford came aboard PMP in 2005. Whitford graduated from Kent State University’s School of Journalism & Mass Communication in 1993. Prior to that, he served a four-year stint in the U.S. Navy: “It was an experience of a lifetime, something that prepared me for leading at work and listening at home.” Whitford and his new commanding officer, Bridgid, tied the knot Aug. 10, 1991. The Whitfords reside in Bay Village, Ohio, and are the proud parents of Mickey, Jamie and Meg.

Heather Gooch, Editor-in-Chief
T: 330.321.9754; F: 216.706.3711
hgooch@northcoastmedia.net

Editor-in-Chief Heather Gooch first joined the PMP team as an assistant editor in 1995. After 10 years with the magazine, she “retired” to become a freelance writer and full-time mom. In 2015, however, she heeded the call to come back as managing editor. Gooch never really left the industry, however — having worked behind-the-scenes for PMP during her freelance years. These days, she lives in Medina, Ohio, with her husband (fellow journalist Jamie Gooch), their two daughters and two rescue dogs.

Diane Sofranec, Senior Editor
T: 216.706.3793; F: 216.706.3710
dsofranec@northcoastmedia.net

Senior Editor Diane Sofranec has worked for PMP since 2014. She’s an award-winning journalist whose professional writing and editing career spans more than 30 years. In addition, she was responsible for PMP‘s website, electronic newsletters, webinars and social media platforms. Sofranec knows for a fact that Cleveland Rocks, which is why she lives in the nearby suburb of Bay Village, Ohio, with husband (and music writer) Michael Gallucci and son (and budding musician) Ennio.

Joseph Ciccolini, Senior Digital Specialist
T: 216.363.7925; F: 216.706.3710
jciccolini@northcoastmedia.nett

Joseph Ciccolini received his Bachelor’s in Journalism from Kent State University. He spent his time there creating news reports across various forms of media such as video, audio and print. He has been in B2B publishing since 2021 and has won multiple awards from the Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association.

PMP’s Regular Contributors

Dan Baldwin, BCE, REHS/RS, CCFS, CP-FS 
Hawx Pest Control

Dr. Michael Bentley, BCE
National Pest Management Association

Judy Black, BCE
Rollins Inc.

Dan Gordon
PCO Bookkeepers

Bobby Jenkins
ABC Home & Commercial Services

Dennis Jenkins
ABC Home & Commercial Services of DFW

Raleigh Jenkins
ABC Home & Commercial Services

Jerry Schappert, ACE
The Bug Doctor

Pete Schopen
Schopen Pest Solutions

Sheri Spencer Bachman, ACE
Pest Control Business Coach

PMP’s Editorial Advisory Board

Dr. Hamilton Allen, BCE
HomeTeam Pest Defense

Greg Baumann
Nisus

Michael Broder
BHB Pest Elimination

Foster Brusca
The Pest Posse

Doug Foster
Burt’s Pest Control

Paul Hardy
JP Hardy Consulting

Dr. Faith Oi
University of Florida

Eric Scherzinger
Scherzinger Pest Control

Kurt Scherzinger, ACE
Scherzinger Pest Control

Mark Sheperdigian, BCE
Rose Pest Solutions

Desiree Straubinger, BCE
BASF

Sales team

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