Allison Allen, BCE, CAE, is the VP of Membership and Certification for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA). Allie has been in the pest management industry for over 20 years, with NPMA for 11 of those. She worked in academia, as a small business owner, and for pest control companies before landing at NPMA. Allie is a board certified entomologist and is a member of the Entomological Society of America and Pi Chi (rhymes with sky) Omega, the pest management fraternity. She also holds the Certified Association Executive credential. Allie lives near the NPMA Office in Virginia with her husband, son, and menagerie of critters. She is active in Scouts with her son, enjoys growing plants for insects to live on, and is usually up for any adventure especially if it involves horses.

Kevin Behrens is the North Central Territory Sales Manager for Control Solutions Inc. (CSI). Motivated by the innovation and diversity of products offered by CSI, Kevin joined in 2024 with a deep-seated commitment to delivering excellence in pest management solution. For 31 years, Kevin worked for a well-known distributor in the structural pest management division as customer service representative, outside sale representative, corporate account manager, and regional sales manager. During those years, Kevin has been a speaker at numerous pest management and mosquito management training seminars throughout the midwestern United States. Kevin holds a B.A. Degree in Management and Real Estate from the University of Cincinnati and is an active member of the Ohio Pest Management Association.

Harry Connoyer has been in the industry for over 50 years starting as a tech in pest and termite control in 1972. He has seen all aspects of the industry from tech and warehouse man to general manager an sales representative. For the last 11 years Harry has owned Harry’s Consulting and Pest Supplies while continuing to consult with the pest control industry and teach recertification classes. Harry has worked with the Missouri Pest Management Association in some capacity for the last 30 years and with the St. Louis Pest Control Association for the last 6 years.

Brad Dutoit, BCE, has been involved in the pest management industry for 26 years. He is the former owner and operator of Jones Pest Control in Southwest Missouri. Brad holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri, and a Master of Science Degree in Entomology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is a Board Certified Entomologist in the Urban and Structural category, has been a member of the Missouri Pest Management Association since 2000 and has served on the Board of Directors for MPMA since 2013. He is a member of the Certified Entomologist of MidAmerica and the Entomological Society of America. He has recently sold his company but wishes to remain involved in industry education and helping where needed.

Andrew Fisher, BCE, PHE, is a Business Unit Specialist for Neogen supporting the Professional Pest Management business unit. He is a Board-Certified Entomologist, holds a certification in Public Health Entomology and has over 12 years of experience supporting the industry. Andrew works closely with pest management professionals nationwide, providing technical education and guidance on insect biology, rodent management, product stewardship, and more. His passion lies in advancing education within the industry and sharing practical knowledge.

Emily Groner is the Pesticide Certification Program Coordinator for the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
She is from St. Thomas, Missouri, a small town south of Jefferson City. She graduated from Missouri State University in Springfield in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture education. She has nine years of experience in the production agriculture industry, six of those years were spent on two Missouri dairy farms, and the seventh year was the farrowing operations manager at a mid to large size JBS sow farm in the central Missouri area. She was an Agriculture Education teacher and an FFA advisor for one year at Nichols Career Center in Jefferson City, Missouri, prior to her current position with the Missouri Department of Agriculture.

Lindsey Hoffman Chappell, PhD, received her MS and PhD from the University of Massachusetts in Plant and Soil Sciences. As a Green Solutions Team Specialist, Lindsey brings 20+ years of turfgrass industry experience, including working on golf courses in Massachusetts, Colorado and Texas. She previously served as a Field Development Scientist with Bayer and Area Sales Manager with Envu. Lindsey enjoys golfing, fishing and hunting with her husband and spoiling her dog.

Dr. Jason Meyers has been a Technical Services Representative for BASF Professional & Specialty Solutions since 2009. Prior to that he was a Sales Representative at BASF for one year. Jason graduated from Texas A&M with his doctorate in Urban Entomology studying under Dr. Roger Gold on identifying and controlling the invasive tawny crazy ant. At A&M he also held positions as a graduate, research, and teaching assistant. Jason also received a MS from the University of Arkansas in Entomology with graduate work emphasizing insect pathology. Jason has multiple publications in peer reviewed journals and has provided educational materials and articles through professional magazines. He has provided many and varied educational and research presentations in our industry for over 20 years.

Donnie Powers holds a BS in Agricultural Economics and Business from Auburn University. While serving 23 years in the agrichemical industry, he has applied his field and operational experience across regulatory, formulation, market & product development roles. He is currently serving as Area Sales Manager, South Central, for Envu and the previous 8 years managed the mosquito and vector business at FMC.

Jeff Preece, BCE, PHE, is the co-founder and Technical Director of ZipZap Termite & Pest Control Jeffery received his BCE in 2005 and his PHE in 2024. Jeffery has been in the industry for 40 years. He held various positions in the industry prior to starting his own company in 1993. He has been involved with research projects with various manufacturers remaining very active in the pest management industry. Jeffery is a past president of the Missouri Pest Management Association, Pest Management Association of Greater Kansas City and a Certified Entomologist of MidAmerica. Jeffery also provides the training and proctors the ACE, PHE, and CIT exams, and is involved with committees at the National Pest Management Association.

Jamel Sandidge, BCE, PhD, MA, is a Board Certified Entomologist and National Director of Technical Services for Nisus Corporation with more than 25 years of experience in the pest management industry. With advanced training in entomology, ecology, genetics, and insect behavior, he has spent his career studying how pest populations develop, disperse, adapt, and respond to management practices. In addition to his scientific and research background, Dr. Sandidge founded and operated BRS Pest Control and Consulting in the Midwest. Combining the perspectives of scientist, business owner, educator, and product developer, he helps pest management professionals better understand insect behavior, product use, insecticide resistance, public health pests, and the science behind effective pest management.

Caleb Wilson is a seasoned agricultural professional and Midwest Territory Manager for Syngenta Professional Solutions with a proven history in agronomy, seed, and crop protection. He has built strong partnerships across the agricultural and horticultural industries by working closely with retailers, consultants, growers, and producers to deliver practical, science-based solutions that improve productivity, profitability, and sustainability. Known for his relationship-focused approach, market knowledge, and commitment to customer success, Caleb helps customers navigate evolving production challenges while supporting their long-term business goals.