Pest Management Professional, September 2015

Class of Since 1997 2015 By Will Nepper Senior Editor 1997 Dr John Osmun Bob Russell Dan Stout 1998 Bill Brehm Bill Buettner Charlie Hromada J E Sameth 1999 Stanley Baker Norm Cooper Norm Ehmann Otto Orkin 2000 J J Davis Harry Katz Rufus Red Tindol Jr Clayton Bud Wright 2001 Mel Edelstein Tom Evans Solomon Rose Vern Walter 2002 Al Cossetta Bob Judy Dold Dr Austin Frishman Dr Lee Truman 2003 Dr Walter Ebeling Dr Ralph Heal Dr Doug Mampe Mark Weisburger 2004 Dr Paul Müller Dr Phil Spear Malcolm Stack Blanton Whitmire 2005 Bob Jenkins Sr Paul Hardy Jerry Mix Hal Stein 2006 Dr Gary Bennett Truly Wheatfeld Nolen Bill Spitz Jim Steckel 2007 Roy Ashton Arnold Mallis Ada Millard Oldham Dr Mike Rust 2008 Dr Bobby Corrigan Norm Goldenberg Mark Lacey Harvey Massey 2009 Al Sandee Burger Jacques Hess Motokazu Hirao Joe Thomas 2010 Paul K Adams Allen James Bob Kunst Charles Pomerantz Dr Charles Wright 2011 Bill Blasingame Sr Julius C Ehrlich Dr Roger Gold Victor Hammel Raymond Ed Scherzinger 2012 Dr Jerome Goddard George Hockenyos James A Nelson Dr Mike Potter Gary W Rollins 2013 Greg Baumann Stoy Hedges Vern McKinzie Bob Rosenberg Dr Thomas Elliot Snyder Dr Claude Thomas 2014 Ed Bradbury Gene Harrington Don Reierson Dempsey R Sapp Sr 2015 John R Cook Sr Noad Corley Dr Laurel Hansen Dr Phil Koehler PMP I n March the Pest Management Professional PMP Hall of Fame Selection Committee convened to determine the Class of 2015 The committee discussed the industry contributions of dozens of candidates nominated for induction Its never easy to narrow the pool of candidates down to a handful and as new generations of PMPs come of age and enter the industry we dont expect it will get easier That said we think our committee did a bang up job choosing this years class The PMP Hall of Fame was established in 1997 to recognize and thank individuals who have had a hand in influencing positive change mentoring and bringing important new research to light for the profession These are the people who are responsible for the long overdue but ever increasing respect the field of pest management has garnered as we move deeper into the 21st century They are the dedicated game changers mentors risk takers and pioneers We draw our inductees from all facets of pest management leaders in entomology business education industry activism professionalism and political leadership They represent the industrys best foot forward Sometimes they speak for the industry or stand tall as advocate avatars within this uniquely familial profession Theyre the people most willing to share their insights research knowledge business savvy and best practices with their peers Sometimes these important folks shun the limelight and dont get the recognition they deserve Some are readily recognized by all and their inclusion in our Hall of Fame is a what took us so long no brainer Whatever the case each of them has earned and deserves our respect and appreciation The four inductees who will be joining the ranks of the PMP Hall of Famers this year are John R Cook Sr posthumous of Cooks Pest Control based in Decatur Ala Noad Corley posthumous of Corley Pest Control in Dallas Dr Laurel Hansen researcher and biology instructor at Spokane Falls Wash Community College and adjunct professor Washington State University Department of Entomology and Dr Phil Koehler Endowed Professor of Entomology University of Florida Gainesville Thanks To our sponsors Platinum Sponsor Cocktail Sponsor Gold Sponsors mypmp net Pest Management Professional September 2015 31