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Board of Directors | 2024 - 2025




Dawn Marie Aguayo

PAST PRESIDENT
Orkin Pest Control
Bio


Dawn has been in the Pest Control industry for 24 years. Her favorite thing to do in her spare time is SLEEP. When asked “Why did you join AZPPO?” Dawn said, “During the pandemic, I realized just how essential our industry is to our communities. We are an industry of superheroes. As pest professionals, we are protectors of our communities' health, property, and the world's food chain. There isn’t any other profession that can check all those boxes while protecting the sustainability of our environment—joining the board just made sense. Our industry is so much bigger than any one company; we're a community of people called to serve others. I couldn't help but want to be a part of that.

Austin Burns

PRESIDENT
Burns Pest Elimination
Bio


Austin has 10 years of industry experience. When he isn’t working, he loves spending time with his family, being outdoors, or being on the golf course. Austin joined AZPPO to assist in making the pest control industry be viewed by consumers as the true professionals that the people of this industry are. He also wants to give back to the industry the same experience that it has given him.


Bill Bennett

VICE PRESIDENT
Bill's Home Service Company
Bio


Bill joins us with 11 years of industry experience. Bill enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and finding amazing food. His hobbies include: driving his kids to their hobbies, trying to impress his wife, cooking, fitness, maintaining his poor golfing abilities, and adding things to his Netflix watchlist (not actually watching them though). When asked “Why did you join AZPPO?” Bill said, “AZPPO is the best way we have to impact our community in a positive way through our industry. It is an excellent place to find like minded people or different perspectives on similar issues in the business. I chose to join the board to play a part in the promotion of the organization and its goals.


JERRY CRAMER

TREASURER
Ky-Ko Pest Prevention
Bio


Coming soon!


PAUL DAVIS

SECRETARY
Patriotic Pest Solutions
Bio


Coming soon!


Mariah Vera

AT-LARGE MEMBER
Action Termite & Pest Control
Bio


With 7 years of experience in the industry, Mariah was initially drawn to AZPPO after seeing the inspiring presence of women in the organization. What started as an interest quickly grew into a deep appreciation for the connections and learning opportunities AZPPO offers. In her spare time, she loves to travel and spend quality time with her family.

Marie Horner

AT-LARGE MEMBER
Arrow Exterminators
Bio


Marie joins us with 28+ years of industry experience. In her spare time she enjoys Boating, SkyDiving, Reading, and Dancing. Marie joined AZPPO to be of service to the industry.

Greg Weatherly

AT-LARGE MEMBER
Pest Friends
Bio


Coming Soon!


NICK MCROY

ALLIED MEMBER
Metro Institute
Bio


Nick has over 10 years of experience in the pest control industry, specializing in Arizona pest control laws, rules, and training. He joined AZPPO to better engage with Metro Institute customers and to network with new vendors. Outside of work, Nick enjoys spending time with his family and camping. As a member of Pi Chi Omega and an A.C.E. certified professional (#A02394), Nick is dedicated to building the #1 Continuing Education Platform and increasing the level of knowledge and training in the industry.


Christina Gilmer

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AzPPO
Bio


Chrissy joined AZPPO with 10 years of industry experience. She enjoys traveling, and relaxing with her family. Chrissy is excited to be the first staff member of the AZPPO. She hopes to promote growth, and raise awareness of the organization. She also looks forward to supporting the pest control community.


Past Presidents

  • Fred Willey - Invader Pest Management
  • Ken Fredrick - Conquistador Pest & Termite
  • Nate Tamialis - SOS Exterminating
  • Andrew Witcher - Scorpiontech Termite & Pest Control
  • Ryan Horn - Horn Pest Management
  • Jeff Keller - Arizona Exterminating
  • Kevin Etheridge - Contractor's Termite and Pest
  • Curtis Whalen - Blue Sky Pest Control
  • Tim Goeringer - JHTG dba Orkin
  • Stu Keenan - KY-KO Pest Prevention
  • Chris Gillies, Terminix
  • Cody Smith - Dynamic Pest Control
  • Darren Hunsaker - All Clear Pest Control
  • Dawn Marie Aguayo - Orkin Pest Control
  • HALL OF FAME

    • Tim Goeringer, Orkin Pest Control (2024)
    • Jack McClure, Chemtech Supply, Inc (2023)
    • Fred Willey, Invader Pest Management (2022)
    • Ruth Leo, Target Specialty Products (2021)
    • Ken Fredrick, Conquistador Pest & Termite Control (2020)
    • Kevin Etheridge, President of Contractors Termite and Pest Control  (2019)

    VINCE CRAIG IMPACT AWARD

    • David Gilmer, Pest Daily (2024)
    • Vince Craig, Arizona Pest Management Division (2023)


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