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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:
- GPCA Hall of Fame: Dr. Dan Suiter, University of Georgia and Lee Tubbs, Enviroguard
- Outstanding Pest Management Professional: Brian Kohl, Peachtree Pest Control
- Woman of Excellence: Alyson Gilleland, Arrow Exterminators
- Administrative Professional Award: Connie Carpenter, SSI Pest Arrest
See more from the event below.





