CLEVELAND - PCT and Syngenta are proud to recognize five industry professionals in a commemorative edition of PCT magazine and at a special Crown Leadership Awards reception during this year's NPMA PestWorld, in Grapevine, Texas.
The Class of 2026 includes:
Dr. Eric Benson, Clemson University, Clemson, S.C.
Dr. Stan Cope, Rose Pest Solutions, Chicago
Karen Furgiuele, Gardex Chemicals, Toronto
Marillian Missiti, Buono Pest Control, Belmont, Mass.
Jason Payne, Payne Pest Management, San Diego
“We are excited to put five more industry professionals on center stage at PestWorld in Grapevine, Texas,” said PCT Publisher Jodi Dorsch. “Their accomplishments and honors in pest control, and their contributions to their companies and the industry at large, make us proud to welcome them to the Crown Leadership Class of 2026. We’re grateful for Syngenta’s long-term support of this program, thus once again honoring a distinguished group of professionals.”
The Crown Leadership Awards have been presented annually to pest management professionals, university educators, consultants, industry distributors and association officials who uphold the highest standards of industry ethics, while contributing their time and talent to a wide range of professional and civic organizations.
Also at this year’s PCT/Syngenta Leadership ceremony, PCT and Syngenta will present a “Lifetime Achievement Award” to a past Crown Leadership Award winner. The award is voted on by past Leadership winners.
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