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Winter Conference celebrates GPCA’s 75th anniversary

The year’s conference celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the association. The event included over 50 speakers, 55 exhibitors and nearly 500 attendees.

Dr. Dan Suiter, GPCA President Ashley Marratt and Lee Tubbs pose for a photo as Dr. Suiter and Tubbs were inducted into the association's hall of fame. PHOTO COURTESY OF GPCA
Dr. Dan Suiter, GPCA President Ashley Marratt and Lee Tubbs pose for a photo as Dr. Suiter and Tubbs were inducted into the association's hall of fame. PHOTO COURTESY OF GPCA

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The Georgia Pest Control Association (GPCA) held the 2025 Winter Conference at the University of Georgia Conference Center in Athens, Ga. The year’s conference celebrated the 75th anniversary of the association. The event included more than 50 speakers, 55 exhibitors and nearly 500 attendees.

“A great team and months of planning produced an amazing time of education, community and celebration,“ said Glenda Lehmberg, executive director for the GPCA. “We are grateful for partnerships with the Georgia Department of Agriculture and honored that NPMA President Faye Golden was able to participate.”

Key leaders within GPCA kicked off the celebration, which honored award winners, past presidents, GPCA Hall of Fame members and members of leadership within the association.

Those honored with awards include the following:

See more from the event below.

To celebrate the anniversary, Corteva provided a banner of honor for all to sign. Georgia Department of Agriculture Commission, Tyler Harper spoke and signed the banner. PHOTO COURTESY OF GPCA
To celebrate the anniversary, Corteva provided a banner of honor for all to sign. Georgia Department of Agriculture Commission, Tyler Harper spoke and signed the banner. PHOTO COURTESY OF GPCA
The GPCA's executive team. From left: Ashley Marratt, president; Glenda Lehmberg, executive director; Alyson Gilleland, secretary/treasurer; Adam Vannest, vice-president; and Greg Holley, chairman. PHOTO COURTESY OF GPCA
The GPCA’s executive team. From left: Ashley Marratt, president; Glenda Lehmberg, executive director; Alyson Gilleland, secretary/treasurer; Adam Vannest, vice-president; and Greg Holley, chairman. PHOTO COURTESY OF GPCA
Members of the GPCA staff on hand for the meeting include Deborah Chambers, Glenda Lehmberg and Amanda Johnson. PHOTO COURTESY OF GPCA
Members of the GPCA staff on hand for the meeting include Deborah Chambers, Glenda Lehmberg and Amanda Johnson. PHOTO COURTESY OF GPCA
Dr. Dan Suiter, GPCA President Ashley Marratt and Lee Tubbs pose for a photo as Dr. Suiter and Tubbs were inducted into the association's hall of fame. PHOTO COURTESY OF GPCA
Dr. Dan Suiter, GPCA President Ashley Marratt and Lee Tubbs pose for a photo as Dr. Suiter and Tubbs were inducted into the association’s Hall of Fame. PHOTO COURTESY OF GPCA
Marratt with Brian Kohl, who earned the Outstanding Pest Management Professional award. PHOTO COURTESY OF GPCA
Marratt with Brian Kohl, who earned the Outstanding Pest Management Professional award. PHOTO COURTESY OF GPCA
Marratt with Alyson Gilleland, who earned the Woman of Excellence award. PHOTO COURTESY OF GPCA
Marratt with Alyson Gilleland, who earned the Woman of Excellence award. PHOTO COURTESY OF GPCA