Board Of Directors & Committees

Directors

Hope  Bowman, BCE, Waltham Services, MA
Tim Francis, Food And Drug And The Bug, ME
Leigh Fryxell, Modern Pest/Anticimex, MA
Jeff Kilian, ACE, Ultra Safe Pest Management, MA
Courtney Carace, ACE, Pest-End, Inc., NH
Kevin Goldman, Big Blue Bug Solutions, RI

Committees

Education

The Education Committee develops the course criteria for all of the educational programs that NEPMA hosts. This committee will develop a syllabus and select speakers for each training session and ensure event promotion, registration, state credit approvals, and other meeting logistics are in place.

Chair: Ted Brayton, ACE, Griggs and Brown Pest Control, MA
Vice Chair: Michael Bourdeau, ACE, Flynn Pest Control, MA

Digital Committee

The Digital Committee manages and monitors NEPMA digital communications.

NEPMA has the following communication platforms:

• https://www.nepma.org/
• https://www.facebook.com/NEPest
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/nepma/
• Monthly Controlling Interest e-newsletter

Chair: Leigh Fryxell, Modern Pest/Anticimex, MA
Vice Chair: Jen Harmon, Modern Pest Services, ME

Members:

• Kelley Altland, Bell Labs
• Nathan Jewett, Big Blue Bug Solutions, RI

Public Policy

The Public Policy Committee monitors local, state, and regional governmental items relating to the pest management industry. They are the liaison between NEPMA, the state, and our lobbyists. The committee is the voice of the association with regards to developing feedback, supporting or arguing against proposed legislative bills and will use supportive assets to meet our goals including the National Pest Management Association (NPMA).

Chair: Ted Brayton, ACE, Griggs and Brown Pest Control, MA
Vice Chair: Bill Siegel, Orkin Inc., MA

• Ted Brayton is the NPMA State Policy Affairs Representative (SPAR) for Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine
• Galvin Murphy Jr. is the Vice SPAR for Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine
• Joe Cardoso is the Vice SPAR for Rhode Island
• Nathan Jewett is the Vice SPAR for Vermont

Pesticide Advisory Committee

The Pesticide Advisory Committee has a representative that will attend the Pesticide Policy Committee. This representative is selected by MDAR. The committee will report to the association the events of this meeting and the Pesticide Board meeting on the content and direction of these two groups.

Chair: Bob Leon, ACE, Ecologic Entomology, MA (MA Pesticide Advisory Council Representative)

Members:

• Jared DeBettencourt, Minuteman Pest Control Co., Inc., MA (MA Pesticide Advisory Council Representative)
• George Williams, ACE, Veseris (MA Pesticide Advisory Council Representative)
• James O’Neil, Terminix, MA
• Ty Hawkins, Fox Pest Control, MA

Fundraising and Scholarship Committee

The Fundraising and Scholarship Committee develops ideas for fundraising to support the NEPMA scholarship fund. They also review the annual nomination process and serve as judges to choose a worthy candidate for the scholarship.

Chair: Hope  Bowman, BCE, Waltham Services, MA
Vice Chair: Kelley Altland, Bell Labs

Members:

• Courtney Carace, ACE, Pest-End, Inc., NH
• Molly Moran, BCE, Forshaw, MA
• Nathan Jewett, Big Blue Bug Solutions, RI
• Peter Dechellis, Ultra Safe Pest Management, MA

Nominating Committee

The nominating committee has duties in both filling Board position and granting Awards. For the Board, the committee will review the Bylaws annually, ensure all upcoming board positions have adequate candidates to hold an election, and advise on the election procedures. For the Awards, the Nominating Committee reviews the annual process for nominations and selections to choose a worthy candidate for association awards that occur throughout the year. These awards include but are not limited to:

• Bart Eldridge Award
• Professional of the Year
• Vendor of the Year

Chair: Bob Leon, ACE, Ecologic Entomology, MA
Vice Chair: Jonathan Boyar, ACE, Ecologic Entomology, MA

Members:

• Peter Dechellis, Ultra Safe Pest Management, MA
• James O’Neil, Terminix, MA

Vendor Relations Committee

The Vendor Relations Committee acts as a liaison to the vendors who support our association through Allied membership, Gold & Silver Sponsorship, advertising, participating in events, and exhibiting at meetings. The committee ensures that the needs of the vendors are met with respect to the needs of the association.

Chair: Kelley Altland, Bell Labs
Vice Chair: Kevin Moran, BCE, Forshaw

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee actively looks for avenues that provide the Association with new member companies. A primary function of the committee is to reach out to all new member companies with a welcome aboard greeting and benefits communication. 

Chair: George Williams, ACE, Veseris
Vice Chair: Tim Francis, Food And Drug And The Bug, ME

Member:

• Adam Carace, ACE, Pest-End, Inc., NH
• John Moruzzi, Yankee Pest Control, Inc., MA
• Jeff Kilian, ACE, Ultra Safe Pest Management, MA

NPMA Business Committee

NPMA Business will act as a liaison between NPMA and NEPMA regarding ongoing concerns or parallel business opportunities. 

Chair: Marillian Missiti, Buono Pest Control, MA
Vice Chair: Tim Francis, Food And Drug And The Bug, ME

New England Professional Women in Pest Management

The PWIPM Committee attracts, develops and supports women in the pest management industry through educational programs, resources and peer networking.
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Donate to PWIPM’s efforts

Chair: Marillian Missitti, Buono Pest Control, MA
Vice Chair: Kelley Altland, Bell Labs

Member:

• Courtney Carace, ACE, Pest-End, Inc., NH

Bylaws & Ethics Committee

The Bylaws and Ethics Committee will hear complaints from members regarding ethics as it applies to other member companies. The committee will also ensure that NEPMA follows its Articles, Bylaws, and established Policies & Procedures.

Chair: Nick DiRusso, Orkin, MA
Vice Chair: David Flynn, Burgess Pest Management, MA

Member:

• Peter Dechellis, Ultra Safe Pest Management, MA
• John Moruzzi, Yankee Pest Control, Inc., MA

Financial Review Committee

The Financial Review Committee provides examination of the income and expenses that are reported to the Board of Directors from our Management company.  A review consists of an in-depth review of a month of the Association’s finances and any other items as-needed. Once a year the committee reviews the association policies and procedures related to finance. This committee is not responsible for a comprehensive financial audit. 

Chair: David Flynn, Burgess Pest Management, MA
Vice Chair: 

Members (President, Treasurer, and at least 2 other Board members):

• Bill Douglas, Eco Systems Pest Management, MA (NEPMA Treasurer)
• Tom Drapeau, ACE, Freedom Pest Control, MA (NEPMA President)
• Hope  Bowman, BCE, Waltham Services, MA
• Leigh Fryxell, Anticimex, MA
• Marillian Missiti, Buono Pest Control, MA

PestWorld 2022 Reception

PestWorld 2022 is in Boston! This reception is to welcome distinguished guests to Boston. We want to make this a premiere event to remember and this committee will make it happen.

Chair: Marillian Missiti, Buono Pest Control, MA
Vice Chair:  David Flynn, Burgess Pest Management, MA

Members:

• Alexis Wirtz, NPMA, VA
• Courtney Carace, ACE, Pest-End, Inc., NH
• Galvin J. Murphy, Yankee Pest Control, Inc., MA
• Bob Leon, ACE, Ecologic Entomology, MA
• Michael Bourdeau, ACE, Flynn Pest Control, MA
• Nick DiRusso, Orkin, MA

Updated on 3/24/2022

NEPMA continues to thrive because of these volunteer leaders. Elections happen each fall for the service year beginning January 1st. If you are interested in serving on the NEPMA Board or a committee, please e-mail nepma@pestworld.org.