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Message from the President

Welcome to the 2017 GPCA Winter Conference. Thank you for choosing to be a part of this great tradition. We are excited about this year’s conference as we “Develop Tomorrow’s Leaders”. This is the 62nd anniversary for The GPCA Winter Conference at the University of Georgia. Thank you for your attendance and on behalf of the GPCA, welcome to the 2017 Winter Confer-ence – “Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders”. As we look forward to a new era with a new president may we also begin to prepare for the future of our industry. As there will be new ideas going on

in government we need to have new ideas for our businesses and the services we provide. I feel we have put together a conference that will meet the needs of getting our credits while we also learn new ways of doing business.

Whether this is your 1st conference or 62nd conference, we are grateful to you for choosing to attend. Please take full advantage of the different educational offerings that the Winter Conference Committee has planned for this year! From new application techniques and products to new ways of doing business your conference program has the dates, times and places of each educational opportunity.

Our Allied Members supply products and/or services to our industry. It is through their generosity and support that we are able to provide such an event as the GPCA Winter Conference. Please take time to visit with our Allied Members in the Exhibit Hall. Much of the best networking and information sharing takes place in the Exhibit Hall. Thank you to our Allied Members for your support. Special thanks to our Winter Conference Co-Chairs Whitt Tindol, Patty Needham, Laura Martin and their committee. Our GPCA Education Committee, Winter Conference Pre-senters, our GPCA Staff and Executive Board, all of whom have been hard at work to pro-vide you with a conference worthy of the name, Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders. These individuals and I can be found here at the conference and at the registration desk. We are here to serve. Thank you for your attendance and support of GPCA. Randy

GPCA President, Randy Martin

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GIVE LIFE Blood Drive

Sponsored by the American Red Cross and the Georgia Pest Control Association

Wednesday, January 11, 2017 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Georgia Center for

Continuing Education Room K/L

Giving blood on January 11th will automatically enter you into a raffle to

win a Yeti Cooler donated by Dow Agrosci-

Allison Taisey-Allen HPC, Bed Bug Best Management Practices: updates from NPMA, Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 2:45 - 3:45 PM, Mahler Auditorium This session will cover updates on how to handle bed bugs in 2017. HPC, Pest Management in Commercial Settings, Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 4:00 - 5:00 PM, Mahler Auditorium

Session will cover what commercial work consists of in terms of clients, structures, and pests. Also, how to leverage NPMA member benefits and QualityPro Certification to build your business in the commercial sector.

· Allison Allen is a Board-Certified entomologist whose mission is to prevent pests and promote health. · She is best known for leading the StopPests in Housing Program for the Northeastern IPM Center at Cornell University. · Outside of Cornell, she has worked for the NYC Department of Health, Modern Pest Services, BedBug Central, and the

National Center for Healthy Housing. Allison is an active member of the Entomological Society of America, the National Pest

Management Association, and Pi Chi Omega.

Dr. Kristen G. van den Meiracker, Ph.D., BCE HPC, Tick-Tock: It’s Tick Prevention Time, Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 5:00 - 6:00 PM, Mahler Auditorium Session covers Tick Species, distribution in US, Life Cycle, Tick Diseases and Symptoms, Tick Removal and Diseases Reduction Strategies.

· Dr. van den Meiracker received her B.S. in Biology from the University of South Carolina and her M.Ed. in Secondary Science Education from Converse College. She pursued her Ph.D. in entomology at Clemson University, where she studied termites and termite baiting under Doctors Pat Zungoli and Eric Benson. Her post-doctoral fellowship was completed at Clemson, with continued studies on temperature effects on noviflumuron and hexaflumuron in termite baiting and termite behavior.

· Dr. van den Meiracker worked as an urban entomologist at Terminix Services in Columbia, SC for two years before returning to academia as a fulltime professor at North Greenville University in Tigerville, SC, where she continued to publish her re-search and was awarded Professor of the Year, served as faculty president, and served on many university committees.

· Dr. van den Meiracker was awarded her BCE in urban entomology in January 2016. After teaching for 25 years, 16 at the university level, she joined JAK Consulting Services in Knoxville, TN to work with her best friend and fellow entomologist, Dr. Janet Kintz-Early. Kristen lives in Greenville, SC with her husband and 5 furry children. She is a member and former scholar-ship recipient of Pi Chi Omega and Entomological Society of America.

Rachel Williams Business, Driver Safety & Fleet Management in the Pest Control Industry, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 1:15 - 2:15 PM, Room Q Session covers the Importance of vehicles in the pest control industry, Safe driving practices and Good fleet management

programs.

· Certified Insurance Counselor, Hartford School of Insurance, Insurance professional for 14 years. · Rachel graduated from Georgia State University.

Thank You to Oldham Chemicals for their generous donation to the GPCA raffle.

This year the raffle prize will be a Big Green Egg, est. value

$950.00++

Be sure to stop by the GPCA registration desk to purchase your raffle tickets: $5 each or 3 for $10

Platinum Sponsors BASF Warren Vannest Brian DeChirico Antonia Chan BB & T Patty Needham Rachel Williams Sue Isenbarger Reg Davis Janie Guinter Bayer Blake Dotson Control Solutions Tony Gugliuzza Forshaw Mike D’Amico Hunter Reese Mark DeGeare Oldham Chemicals Tim Robinson

Thank you to all of our sponsors for the 2076 Winter Conference! GPCA attracts practically every supplier of product and service to the Georgia pest management industry. Through your

generous support, we are able to continue giving our attendees excellent conferences! We appreciate your partnership!

Syngenta Larry Stretz Chris Keefer Target Specialty Products Shelley Moats Rob Cooper Lisa Didiminaco Tom Algeo Patty Powell Dianne Cornwell Univar Jill Settle Julie Fogg Franco Vian Jeff Davison Gold Sponsors AMVAC John Boltin Bell Labs Sheila Haddad Dow AgroSciences Eunice Hall Azalea Moore

Ensystex Dan Hill Joe Craft MGK Brian Cope Nisus Charlene Mertz Silver Sponsors Atlantic Paste & Glue John Dougherty Bob Weist Zoecon Steve Sullivan Bronze Sponsors Allergy Technologies Don Wilson Control Science Inc. Len Land FMC Eric Ham

Rick Bell Business, PMP’s and Legislation, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Room Q Session will outline how to work with Legislators, accessing the media and will share information on State and National issues.

· Vice President of Government Affairs and Industry Stewardship at Arrow Exterminators. · 39 years in the industry, 28 of which with Arrow Exterminators. · Rick is proud to be a past president and honored to be included in the GPCA Hall of Fame.

Jim Chase FUM, Structural Fumigation Safety, Thursday, January 12, 2017, 1:15 - 2:15 PM, Room F/G Session covers the goals, risks and safety of fumigation. FUM, Fumigating for Bed Bugs, Thursday, January 12, 2017, 2:30 - 3:30 PM, Room F/G Session covers identification, biology, behavior and health effects of Bed Bugs. This session will also cover Bed Bug Infestations and treatment methods.

· Jim retired from Terminix International in 2015 and is a GPCA Hall of Fame member, GPCA Past President and is heavily involved

with GPCA.

· In his time at Terminix Jim was responsible for providing technical and training support to management, sales, and service person-

nel in the performance of their duties.

· Jim was also responsible for safety training and compliance with regulatory and company standards .

· Jim earned his B.A. in Geology from Clemson University and his M.S. in Entomology from Auburn University.

· Jim travels all around the world surveying termite diversity.

Hal Coleman Business, 10 BIG WAYS PCOs Lose Business, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM, Room Q Session will cover 10 areas where many PCOs struggle. HPC, Relax…it’s just an egg! (9 Surefire Ways To Make Your Customers Fall In Love With YOU!), Thursday, January 12, 2017, 8:30 - 9:30 AM, Mahler Auditorium Session will cover the 9 things you need to be doing to make your customers love you.

· Hal graduated from The University of Georgia in 1974 with a degree in entomology and has been directly involved in the pest con-

trol industry for over 40 years, including 10 years as a State Pest Control Regulatory Inspector, 6 years in sales and service for Ar-row Exterminators in Atlanta, and 18 years as owner/operator of his own pest control company.

· He is also a past president of The Georgia Pest Control Association and currently serves as a member of GPCA’s Train-the-Trainer team .

· He sold his pest control business in 2007 to become a full-time marketing consultant, business coach and sales trainer. · Through his company, Coleman Services, Inc., he has taught hundreds of small business owners, managers, salespeople and tech-

nicians how to get more referrals and more new customers by becoming Master Marketers and Communicators. Mark DiNunzio Business, Leadership Mastery: Ensuring your entire team is rowing the boat in the same direction, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 2:45 - 3:45 PM, Room Q Session provides information on establishing great leadership skills and setting high standards.

· Mark brings more than 35 years of experience as a Business advisor, Coach, Mentor, Managing Director, Sales and Marketing Ex-

ecutive and Entrepreneur. · His expertise lies in work with small and medium sized business owners and their employees helping them improve their personal

performance and life balance while assisting them to grow revenue, increase profits, improve cash flow, maximize individual & team performance and increase the value of their business.

· Mark is an accredited Executive Associate of the Institute for Independent Business (IIB) and has been an independent business owner for 10+ years and Sales, Marketing and Business Development Executive for 26 years.

Jeff ‘Bodine’ Sinyard Business, PMP’s and Legislation, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Room Q Session will outline how to work with Legislators, accessing the media and will share information on State and National issues.

· Bodine is owner and president of Adams Exterminators, Inc., a regional pest control company located in Albany. · He serves on the board of directors of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the Georgia REACH Foundation, and

SunTrust Bank of South Georgia, on the board of trustees of Darton State College, is the former chairman of the Dougherty County Commission, the former Chairman of the Albany Dougherty Payroll Development Authority, and the former Chairman of the Dougherty Area Regional Transportation Authority.

· He also serves on the Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee, Georgia Elections Advisory Board, Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission, the Board of Governors for the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and is a GPCA Past President and Hall of Fame member.

· He and his wife, Lillie, have three sons. They reside in Albany.

Ryan Streeter WDO, The Art of WIIR, Thursday, January 12, 2017, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Master's Auditorium Session covers the rules pertaining to WIIR inspections, what to do before performing the inspection and how to fill out a WIIR report and graph.

· Ryan was raised in North Texas and attended college at Southwest Texas State University where he pursued a degree in Cultural

Anthropology. · After learning that being a real-life Indiana Jones was not an attainable career goal he began his career in the pest control industry. · Over the last 15 years he has served as a route technician, salesman, service manager, office manager and branch manager and is

currently running the Rome, GA office for Active Pest Control. · Ryan states he had the great fortune to be part of the 2015 GPCA Leadership class and is always excited to learn new things about

our industry which he loves so much.

Dr. Dan Suiter, Ph.D. Specialty, Insect Identification Workshop, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM, Room R Specialty, Insect Identification Workshop, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 4:00 - 5:00 PM, Room R Session covers the identification of Ants, Pantry Pests, Occasional Invaders, Cockroaches and Stinging Insects.

· Dr. Suiter is Associate Professor, Urban Pest Management, in the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia. He re-

ceived his B.S. (1987), M.S. (1989), and Ph.D. (1994) degrees from the University of Florida. His research was focused on bait de-velopment for the German cockroach, for which UF received a patent, and biological control/chemical ecology of peri domestic cockroaches utilizing the oothecal parasitoid Aprostocetus hagenowii (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae).

· Dr. Suiter served on Georgia’s Structural Pest Control Commission and is a member of the Entomological Society of America & the

South Carolina Society.

· In 2006, in cooperation with The UGA Griffin Campus’ Office of Continuing Education, Dr. Suiter developed a Certificate in Urban and Structural Pest Management. Dr. Suiter helps oversee the Anti-Formosan Termite Program, a State-sponsored project whose goal is to eradicate Formosan termites from Georgia when found.

· Dr. Suiter has worked with the pest control industry since 1987 and currently serves on the GPCA Education Committee.

Dr. Claudia Riegel HPC, Mosquito Control & Zika Virus, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Mahler Auditorium

Session covers the Identification of common backyard mosquitoes, Conducive conditions, Sampling and Surveillance, the Chemi-

cal and Physical control of mosquitoes, Biological control of mosquitoes using mosquitofish and Zika virus. HPC, Rodent Control and the Use of Technology, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 2:45 - 3:45 PM, Mahler Auditorium

Session covers the Identification of commensal rodents, Conducive conditions, the Chemical and Physical control of rodents and Monitoring of rodents.

· Dr. Claudia Riegel received her B.S in Plant Molecular Biology from the Perdue University, her M.S. in Plant Pathology from the University of Georgia and her Ph.D. in Nematology from the University of Florida.

· Dr. Riegel works for the City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite, and Rodent Control Board where she is the Director. · Dr. Riegel has received many Awards from her years in the industry.

Dale Russell HPC/WDO, Fish Kill and the 5 O'clock News, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 8:30 - 9:30 AM, Mahler Auditorium. Session prepares you for consumer questions and how to handle the media.

· Dale is a senior investigative reporter, he is the FOX 5 I Team’s government watchdog. · Dale has spent more than 30 years investigating some of Atlanta’s biggest stories. · Dale has won more than 50 journalism awards, including the George Foster Peabody Award. · Dale is an Atlanta native, he and his wife has two children.

Dr. Marianne Shockley HPC, Forensic Entomology, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 1:15 - 2:15 PM, Mahler Auditorium Session covers the importance of Forensic Entomology and why it is important in Pest Control.

· Marianne Shockley received her Bachelor’s degree in biology from Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Georgia in

1997. Marianne later received her M.S. (2001) and Ph.D. (2009) degrees from the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia.

· Marianne was hired as Program Coordinator in 2001. Utilizing the Tuition Assistance Program, she began a part-time Ph.D. and focused on researching and assessing science teaching and learning in higher education by introducing, integrating and evaluating service-learning courses in entomology through stand-alone entomology service-learning courses and as a component of existing entomology courses.

· In 2010, Marianne was hired as an Academic Professional Associate in Entomology at UGA. Her research interests include program development in the areas of outreach and service, service-learning, entomophagy, forensic entomology, distance education and international program development with an emphasis on assessing teaching and learning in Entomology.

· She currently teaches Entomology Outreach & Service-Learning, Entomology for Teachers, Forensic Entomology and Medical Ento-mology and Insect Natural History in Ecuador.

Jonathan Simkins HPC, Stinging Insects in Bizarre Locations, Thursday, January 12, 2017, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Mahler Auditorium Session covers the nest identification of Yellow Jackets, Bumble bees, Hornets and Paper Wasps. HPC, Battling Stinging Insects - Removal Strategies, Thursday, January 12, 2017, 2:30 - 3:30 PM, Mahler Auditorium Session covers the removal Strategies for Yellow Jackets, Bumble bees, Hornets and Paper Wasps.

· Jonathan received his B.S. in Entomology from the University of Florida. · Jonathan is the President and Owner of Insect IQ and AllFloridaBeeRemoval.com. · Jonathan is the Incoming Secretary for the Florida Pest Management Association. · Jonathan is a part of multiple professional societies and associations.

Jeff Dunn WDO, Termite Trial…Tribulations or Triumph, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM , Master's Auditorium Session will take you through a mock trial on Termite Damage. In addition, the attorney and key witness will discuss proper termite inspections, treatment and paperwork.

· Jeff has been with Northwest Exterminating since 2001 and is the Leader of Sales and has held the positions of residential sales-man, Service Center Manager and Director of Pest Control Operations.

· Jeff received his degree in Business Administration from Georgia State University · Past President of GPCA and has served on numerous GPCA committees over the years in addition to being a graduate of the

GPCA Leadership course and Train the Trainer program. Jeff currently serves as GPCA Region 4 Director. · Jeff has been an approved speaker for the Urban and Structural Pest Management Certificate Program since it’s inception in April of

2006. Jeff is also an approved instructor in Georgia and has been on the NPMA program several years.

Dr. Brian T. Forschler WDO, A New View of Termite Biology Explains Treatment Mysteries, Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 4:00 - 5:00 PM, Master's Auditorium Session covers what’s new with termite biology, how colonies develop, how they’re organized, developing a response and treat-ment mysteries. WDO, Urban Entomology Update, Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 5:00 - 6:00 PM, Master's Auditorium

Session highlights the ongoing research projects being conducted by the graduate students and technicians at the UGA.

· Dr. Brian Forschler is a Professor of Entomology at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA. He obtained three degrees in Entomol-ogy with a major emphasis in Insect Pathology. His undergraduate and graduate work included studies involving insect pathogenic virus, fungi, bacteria and insect parasitic nematodes. The insect systems included forest, turf grass and row crop insect pests for his Masters, Ph.D., and Post-Doctoral appointments, respectively.

· He received both his B.S. and M.S. from the University of Kentucky, his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia and did Post-Doctoral work at the University of Arkansas.

· Since 1991 he has been Principle Investigator for the Household and Structural Entomology Research Program (H&SERP) at the University of Georgia. The UGA H&SERP has emphasized development of decision criteria that provide for efficacious, cost effec-tive, and environmentally sound management of subterranean termites, as well as, other cryptic urban arthropods based on an un-derstanding of pest biology.

Alyson Gilleland WDO, Label Jeopardy, Thursday, January 12, 2017, 2:30 - 3:30 PM, Master's Auditorium. Session will incorporate the fun and excitement of the game show Jeopardy with a focus on pesticide labels.

· Alyson leads the Arrow University team in developing and implementing training using various formats. · Develops training that is delivered in a fun and entertaining way. · Alyson has her A.A. Degree in Marketing Management. · Alyson has received the “Beyond the Call” Award and the John C. Millican Award for “’Impact Player of the Year”.

Chris Gorecki Business, PMP’s and Legislation, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Room Q Session will outline how to work with Legislators, accessing the media and will share information on State and National issues.

· Vice President of Government Relations & Environmental Stewardship for Rollins, Inc., overseeing Technical Services, Quality As-surance, Termite Damage Claims, Safety and Procedures.

· Appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture to the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission, Chris has served three terms and he currently serves as the Commission Chairman.

· Over 28 years of experience in the pest control industry. · Co-Chair of the GPCA Government / Legislative Committee.

Eunice Hall WDO, Spills Can Ruin a Day!, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 2:45 - 3:45 PM, Master's Auditorium Session covers the Do’s and Don’ts of handling a spill.

· Eunice has 35+ years experience in sales and marketing in the pest management, lawn care and formulation businesses. · Eunice Graduated from Berea College with her B.S. in Agriculture. · She previously worked for Forshaw Distributions from 1981-1984. · Eunice is a Sr. Sales Specialist for DOW AgroSciences and has worked for DOW since 1985. · Eunice is also a GPCA Hall of Fame member.

Jim Harron WDO, Is That Stuff Going to Poison My Dog?, Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 2:45 - 3:45 PM, Master's Auditorium Session provides you with tips to help you explain the concepts of risk communication.

· Jim Harron is a Training Specialist for Rollins. · Previously, Jim worked for the Georgia Department of Agriculture for over 32 years. In this capacity, he was Director of the Depart-

ment’s Structural Pest Control Division and served as Vice-Chairman of the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission. · Jim is also a past president of the Association of Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials, (ASPCRO), and chaired the ASPCRO

Termiticide Standards Committee and the ASPCRO Technician Registration committee and currently serves on the GPCA Educa-tion Committee.

· He holds a degree in Entomology from the University of Georgia. Bob Hickman HPC, Ant ID “From the Knee”, Thursday, January 12, 2017, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM, Mahler Auditorium Session covers general ant biology, feeding characteristics, identification, behavior and control.

· Bob is a Technical Services Representative for BASF Professional and Specialty Solutions. · Bob works with research cooperators in overseeing testing of the BASF line of professional pest control products for the southeast-

ern US and U.S. Caribbean. · He also serves as a technical resource for BASF customers and sales staff regarding use of BASF PCO product line. · Bob has been involved in the pest control industry for over 36 years.

Erich Hobelmann FUM, Caretakers for Vikane® Fumigant, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Room F/G Session will promote product stewardship and educate fumigators on the continued use of Vikane® fumigant.. FUM, Stewardship Program for ProFume Fumigant, Thursday, January 12, 2017, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Room F/G Session will promote product stewardship and educate fumigators on the continued use of ProFume.

· Born and raised into his family’s pest control business which was started in 1946. · Received his Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Florida in 1985. · Erich previously worked for Dow AgroSciences for 18 years. · Erich has worked in Fumigant Sales for Douglas Products since 2014. · Hobbies include baseball, gardening and lobstering.

Derrick Lastinger WDO, Compliance & Enforcement, Thursday, January 12, 2017, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM, Master's Auditorium Session covers Department and Commission Updates, WDO Compliance and Administrative Actions.

· Derrick Lastinger is Director of the Structural Pest Control Section for the Georgia Department of Agriculture. · Derrick is Vice chairman of the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission, where he began his career in 1997 after graduating

from the University of North Georgia. · Derrick is a past president of the Association of Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials (ASPCRO) and currently serves as chair

of the Structural Fumigation Committee. · He is also an active member of the State FIFRA Issues Research and Evaluation Group (SFIREG).

Ashley Marratt Specialty, Inspecting for Bed Bugs, Thursday, January 12, 2017, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Lab off-site, see GPCA registration desk for details Specialty, Inspecting for Bed Bugs, Thursday, January 12, 2017 1:15 - 2:15 PM, Lab off-site, see GPCA registration desk for details

Session covers Bed Bug identification, habits & behavior. This session also includes a live Visual inspection & Canine Inspection.

· Ashley began working with dogs in 2000 and since 2004 she has owned and operated a detection canine company for narcotics, contraband and explosives.

· In 2010, Ashley utilized her extensive experience as a canine handler and specialized bed bug training to launch Red Coat Ser-vices, a bed bug specialty pest control company serving Georgia and South Carolina.

· Ashley is a GA and SC Certified Pest Control Operator and she is an active member of the GPCA, serving on the PR committee and is a 2013 Leadership graduate.

· Ashley earned her undergraduate degree in Environmental Science from the University of Virginia and received her MBA in finance from The Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. She is a guest lecturer at the Kennesaw State and speaks to a wide variety of audiences on bed bug awareness.

Patty Needham Business, Driver Safety & Fleet Management in the Pest Control Industry, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 1:15 - 2:15 PM, Room Q Session covers the Importance of vehicles in the pest control industry, Safe driving practices & Good fleet management pro-

grams.

· Patty is the AVP and Pest Control Program Director for BB&T Insurance Services.

· Patty manages and develops various pest control insurance products offered nationally through the BB&T Pest Pro Program.

· In her free time Patty enjoys fishing and landscaping/gardening.

Glen Ramsey

WDO, 5 Termite Control Tips for the Practical Technician, Thursday, January 12, 2017, 1:15 - 2:15 PM, Master's Auditorium Session covers Termite History, Biology and Tips.

· Glen is a Board-Certified Entomologist with Allgood Pest Solutions. · He received his Bachelors and Master’s degrees in Entomology from the University of Georgia with his Master's work, under the

direction of Dr. Brian Forschler, focusing on Subterranean Termite IPM. · Glen is the current Chairman of the GPCA Leadership Committee, Co-Chair of the GPCA Education Committee & he serves on the

GPCA Industry Affairs committee and the NPMA Technical committee. · Glen lives in Braselton with his wife Jenny.

Dennis Judy Specialty, Inspecting for Bed Bugs, Thursday, January 12, 2017, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Lab off-site, see GPCA registration desk for de-tails Specialty, Inspecting for Bed Bugs, Thursday, January 12, 2017 1:15 - 2:15 PM, Lab off-site, see GPCA registration desk for details Session covers Bed Bug identification, habits & behavior. This session also includes a live Visual inspection & Canine Inspection.

· Dennis earned his Education degree from Fairmont State, West Virginia. · Current Director of Education and Quality Assurance with Allgood Pest Solutions. · Dennis has 35+ years of industry experience. · Past President of Georgia Pest Control Association and member of the GPCA Hall of Fame. · Named Outstanding West Virginian (1981) by Governor John D. Rockefeller, IV.

Rosemarie Kelly HPC, Mosquitoes & Vector - Borne Diseases, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM, Mahler Auditorium Session covers mosquito borne diseases, behavior and transmission.

· Rosemarie works for the Georgia Department of Public Health. · She received her BA in Biology & Animal Behavior from Hiram College in 1978 and her MS from The Ohio State University in Para-

sitology in 1984. She has also earned her MAT, Ph.D. and MPH between 1987 and 2001. · Rosemarie works with Georgia’s 18 health districts to develop mosquito surveillance and control systems by providing technical

assistance, training, and oversight to local public health agencies and provides training and support to agencies within and outside the health department system dealing with any insect or other arthropod pest of public health importance.

Dr. Janet Kintz-Early HPC/WDO, IPM of Water, Tuesday, January 10, 2017, 1:15 - 2:15 PM, Mahler Auditorium Session covers Steps of IPM, Building Science / Mode of Entry, Water, Control and Remediation.

· Dr. Kintz-Early received her B.S. in Biology from Ursinus College. She studied the behavior of azalea lace bugs in nursery settings while earning her M.S. in Entomology from Clemson University. She received her Ph.D. in Entomology from Clemson University where her Ph.D. research involved fire ant colony movement behavior with respect to mowing frequency and golf courses.

· Prior to owning her own consulting firm, Janet spent 12 years working with Nisus Corporation as an R&D Scientist and Regulatory Affairs Manager

· An Easton PA native, Janet currently lives in Knoxville, TN with her husband, daughter and two furry children. She is a member and former scholarship recipient of Pi Chi Omega and the Entomological Society of America.

Len Land WDO, Introduction to OSHA WDO, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 4:00 - 5:00 PM, Master's Auditorium Session will examine the OSHA act, history of the program, when and why it was instituted and how it affects the entire pest control industry.

· Len went to work in the Pest Management industry immediately out of high school and has over 22 years of experience.

· Len owns Coppermine’s Pest Control, North GA Wildlife and Control Science, Inc. in Dahlonega, GA.

· Len is a Pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church, a Certified OSHA Outreach Instructor, a GPCA Leadership Graduate & Train the

Trainer Graduate.

· Len has also served as a GPCA Region Director, a Co-chair of GPCA Education Committee and GPCA’s first Chaplain.

· Len has been married to Annette for 28 years, they have two adult sons.

· Hobbies includes Fishing, Boating, Camping, Hunting and Riding Motorcycles.

Scot Hodges WDO, Label Jeopardy, Thursday, January 12, 2017, 2:30 - 3:30 PM, Master's Auditorium. Session will incorporate the fun and excitement of the game show Jeopardy with a focus on pesticide labels.

· Director of Professional Development Technical Services and Arrow University. · Associate Certified Entomologist · Scot has worked In the Pest Control industry since 1992. · Have worked in operations as a Pest Control Technician, Salesman, Supervisor, Service Manager and Branch Manager. Also, have

worked in Technical Services as a Field Trainer and provided technical assistance as needed with problem pest infestations. · Developed on-line training for the eLearning center as well as learning administrative functions of the e-Learning site

Wally Holden WDO, Formosan Control 101, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Master's Auditorium Session covers the ID, Biology, Inspection, Control and Documentation of Formosan Termite Control. WDO, Quality Termite Re-Inspections, Wednesday, January 11, 2017, 1:15 - 2:15 PM, Master's Auditorium Session covers the Purpose, Value, Inspector, Tools, Inspection and Documentation of Termite Re-Inspection.

· Wally is the Service Quality Manager for the East Division covering New York to the Florida Keys for Terminix International.

· Wally manages a team of entomologists and technical specialists in the East, which consists of consulting, training, and providing

problem resolution action plans.

· Wally earned his associates degree in Bible from Atlanta Baptist College.

· He is an industry-trained Board Certified Entomologist.

· In his free time Wally enjoys time with his family and insect photography. If Wally wasn’t in the pest control industry he would be

working in corporate coaching and training development. Dr. Will Hudson HPC, Fire Ant Management, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 4:00 - 5:00 PM, Mahler Auditorium Session covers the History of Fire Ants, their spread in the U.S., Biology and their Impact in the landscape.

· Dr. Will Hudson is a native of Alabama. · He earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Auburn University and his Ph.D. from the University of Florida where his research in-

volved the ecology and management of invasive mole crickets. · After a post-doc stint at UF, Will took a job at the University of Georgia as an Extension specialist at the Coastal Plains Experiment

Station (now the Tifton Campus, UGA) in Tifton, GA in 1988. · Will has statewide responsibility for pest management programs for turf and ornamentals, permanent grass pastures, and pecans.

Brenda Jackson HPC, 10 Steps to Easy Turfgrass IPM, Thursday, January 12, 2017, 1:15 - 2:15 PM, Mahler Auditorium Session covers Soil Preparation, Purchasing High Quality Seeds, Sample submission for troubleshooting and more.

· Brenda is a County Extension Coordinator for Murray County Extension and the Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent for both

Murray and Whitfield Counties. · She has a BS in Animal Science from Berry College and a Master's in Animal Science from the University of Georgia.

CONFERENCE AGENDA - AT A GLANCE

HPC WDO FUM BUSINESS MEETING

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2017 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2017 THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2017

9:15 AM - Structural Pest Control Commission Meeting, Carl Vinson Institute of Government

6:45 - 7:45 AM - General Membership Breakfast, Sponsored by BB & T Insurance Services, State of the Association, Randy Martin, Magnolia Dinning Room

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM - Breakfast, Sponsored by BASF and Syngenta, Magnolia Dining Room

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Registration Open 7:45 AM - 5:00 PM - Exhibits Open 7:30 AM - 2:45 PM - Exhibits Open

9:00 - 11:00 AM - Exhibit Set-up 7:45 - 8:30 AM - Grand Opening - Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders - Mahler Auditorium 7:45 - 8:30 AM - Welcome, Mahler Auditorium

11:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Exhibits Open 8:30 - 9:30 AM - HPC - WDO - Fish Kill and the 5 O'clock News, Dale Russell, Fox 5 News 8:30 - 9:30 AM - HPC - 9 Surefire Ways to Make Your Customers Love You, Hal Coleman

Lunch on your own 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Red Cross Blood Drive, Room K/L, 2nd floor 8:30 - 9:30 AM - No concurrent session

1:00 - 1:15 - Welcome and opening information - Mahler and Masters Auditoriums 10:00 - 12:00 – Cat. 28 FUM - Caretakers for Vikane Fumigant, Erich Hobelmann - Room F/G 10:00 - 11:00 AM - HPC, Cat. 31, 35 - Stinging Insects in Bizarre Locations, Jonathan Simkins

1:15 - 2:15 PM - HPC, WDO, Cat. 35 - Water IPM, Janet Kintz Early 10:00 - 11:00 AM - HPC, Cat. 31, 35, 41 - Mosquito Control & Zika Virus, Dr. Claudia Riegel 10:00 - 11:00 AM - WDO - The Art of the WIIR, Ryan Streeter

1:15 - 2:15 PM - No concurrent session 10:00 - 11:00 AM - WDO, Cat. 31, 35 - Formosan Control 101, Wally Holden 10:00 - 11:00 AM - HPC, 31, 35 - Specialty - Bed Bug Session - Dennis Judy & Ashley Marratt

2:45 - 3:45 PM - HPC, Cat. 31, 35 - Bed Bug Best Management Practices: Updates from NPMA, Allison Taisey - Allen, NPMA

10:00 - 11:00 AM - HPC - Business - Government/Legislative Update, Rick Bell, Chris Gorecki, Bodine Sinyard - Room Q

10:00 AM - Noon - Cat. 38 FUM - Stewardship Program for ProFume Fumigant, Erich Hobelmann - Room F/G

2:45 – 3:45 PM - WDO, Cat. 31, 35, 41 - Is That Stuff Going to Poison My Dog?, Jim Harron 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM - HPC, Cat. 31, 35, 41 - Mosquitoes & Vector - Borne Diseases - Rosemarie Kelly 11:15 - 12:15 PM - HPC, Cat. 31, 35 - Ant ID from the Knee, Bob Hickman

4:00 - 5:00 PM - HPC, Cat. 31, 35 - Pest Management in Commercial Settings, Allison Taisey Allen, NPMA

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM - WDO, Cat. 35 - Termite Trial . . . Tribulations or Triumph, Jeff Dunn & Jay Barber

11:15 - 12:15 PM - WDO - Compliance & Enforcement, Derrick Lastinger, Department of Agriculture Panel

4:00 – 5:00 PM - WDO, Cat. 31, 35 - A New View of Termite Biology Explains Treatment Mysteries, Dr. Brian Forschler

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM - HPC - Business - 10 Big Ways PCO’s Lose Business, Hal Coleman - Room Q

12:15 - 1:00 PM - Lunch - Magnolia Dining Room

4:00 - 5:30 PM - GPCA Board of Directors Meeting 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM - HPC, Cat. 31, 35 - Specialty - Insect Identification Workshop, Dr. Dan Suiter -

Room R

1:15 - 2:15 PM - HPC, Cat. 24, 31 - 10 Steps to Easy Turf Grass IPM, Brenda Jackson

5:00 - 6:00 PM - HPC, Cat. 24, 31 - Tick Tock: It’s Tick Prevention Time, Kristen van den Meiracker

12:15 - 1:00 PM - Lunch, Magnolia Dinning Room, Sponsored by Forshaw, Inc. 1:15 - 2:15 PM - WDO - 5 Termite Control Tips for the Practical Technician, Glen Ramsey

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - WDO, Cat. 31, 35, 41 - Entomology Update, Dr. Brian Forschler 1:15 - 2:15 PM - HPC, Cat. 31, 35 - Forensic Entomology, Dr. Marianne Shockley 1:15 - 12:15 PM - HPC, Cat 31, 35 - Specialty - Bed Bug Session - Dennis Judy & Ashley Mar-ratt

1:15 - 2:15 PM - WDO, Cat. 35 - Quality Termite Re-inspection, Wally Holden 1:15 - 2:15 PM - Cat. 28 FUM - Structural Fumigation Safety, Jim Chase - Room F/G

1:15 - 2:15 PM - HPC - Business - Driver Safety & Fleet Management in the Pest Control Industry, Patty Needham & Rachel Williams - Room Q

2:30 - 3:30 PM - HPC, Cat. 31, 35 - Battling Stinging Insects - Removal Strategies, Jonathan Simkins

2:45 - 3:45 PM - HPC, Cat. 31, 35 - Rodent Control & the Use of Technology, Dr. Claudia Riegel 2:30 - 3:30 PM - WDO, Cat. 31, 35 - Label Jeopardy, Alyson Gilleland & Scot Hodges

5:30 - 6:30 PM - Allied Reception, by invitation, Magnolia Ballroom 2:45 - 3:45 PM - WDO, Cat. 31, 35- Spills Can Ruin a Day!, Eunice Hall 2:30 - 3:30 PM - Cat. 28 FUM - Fumigating for Bed Bugs, Jim Chase - Room F/G

6:00 - 7:00 PM - Leadership Reunion Reception, by invitation, Magnolia Ballroom 2:45 - 3:45 PM - HPC - Business - Leadership Mastery: Insuring your Entire Team is Row-ing the Boat in the Same Direction, Mark Dinunzio - Room Q

3:30 PM - Conference over

4:00 - 5:00 PM - HPC, Cat. 31, 35 - Fire Ant Management, Will Hudson

Monday, January 9, 2017 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - ACE CRAM 4:00 - 5:00 PM - WDO - Intro to WDO OSHA, Len Land

Tuesday, January 10, 2017 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - ACE EXAM 4:00 - 5:00 PM - HPC, Cat. 31, 35 - Specialty - Insect Identification Workshop, Dr. Dan Suiter - Room R

5:30 - 6:30 PM - Guardian Reception, by invitation, Oak Room 7:00 - 9:00 PM - Past President’s Dinner, Sponsored by Univar, by invitation only

WDO & HPC SPECIALTY