NCPMA Pest Control Technician’s School keynote speaker announced

The North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA) announced that David Billingsly of the Billingsly Group will serve as the keynote speaker of the 76^th Pest Control Technician’s School, which will be held Jan. 26-29, 2026, at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Conference Center in Durham.

Drawing on his two decades of experience coaching pest management industry leaders, Billingsly will discuss “Developing Leaders within Your Organization.”

NCPMA Pest Control Technician Chair and Secretary/Treasurer, Patrick Thompson, said in a news release, “We are thrilled to welcome David Billingsly to the 2026 Pest Control Technician’s School to help kick off the event. David’s experience and knowledge in coaching pest management firms will be invaluable to our attendees and will help set the tone for the amazing lineup of sessions and speakers that are scheduled for this year’s event.”

Billingsly is the president and founder of the Billingsly Group, a coaching and consulting firm for the service industry that was founded in 2022. With more than 35 years of experience in the service industry, including 20 years in the pest industry, he is focused on coaching and consulting services for both small and large service-based businesses. He works with senior leaders and leadership teams to assess and address their strategic business decision-making and leadership challenges.  

The Pest Control Technician’s School offers four days of pest management continuing education, hands-on training courses and more featuring nationally known speakers. 

About the NCPMA

Founded in 1952, the North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA) is the trade association representing the professional pest management industry in North Carolina. NCPMA promotes the continued cooperation and success of all pest management businesses in North Carolina.  NCPMA serves as the only statewide association dedicated to representing and educating North Carolina’s pest management professionals.