The PMP Hall of Fame

Class of 2012

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Dr. Jerome Goddard

A public health entomologist turned professor and legendary industry“infotainment” speaker.
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George L. Hockenyos

As founder of Sentinel Laboratory in Springfield, Ill., Hockenyos helped chemical manufacturers test their products’ efficacy, then he branched into providing structural pest management services
with Sentinel Pest Control, which, 80 years later, is owned and operated by his son, Jon, and other family members. Hockenyos also chaired the National Pest Control Association’s (now NPMA’s) Materials, Standards and Methods committees from
1935 through 1947 and served as NPCA’s 14th president.
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James A. Nelson

The first executive director of the international pest management fraternity Pi Chi Omega and a former editor of this publication who played a pivotal role in the launches of “Truman’s Scientific Guide to
Pest Management Operations” and Purdue University’s related correspondence course, as well as PMP’s sister publication, Landscape Management, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.
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Dr. Michael F. Potter

An agricultural chemical research-and-development expert turned pest management professional/Orkin national technical director, and then extension entomologist, industry researcher and event speaker and organizer.
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Gary W. Rollins

The man leading The Orkin Man … for 45 years and counting.
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PMP magazine honors industry pioneers at last year’s PMP Hall of Fame Ceremony in New Orleans.

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PMP magazine publisher and editorial director, Marty Whitford, presents Raymond "Ed" Scherzinger's posthumous Hall of Fame plaque to sons, Glenn (left) and Steve (center).

PMP magazine web editor, Matthew Lobe (right), presents Dr. Roger E. Gold with his 2011 Hall of Fame plaque.

Hall of Fame ceremony attendees watch a video highlighting the career of posthumous 2011 Hall of Fame inductee, Julius C. Ehrlich.

PMP Hall of Fame 2011

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Induction Ceremony

The PMP Hall of Fame class of 2011 video coverage.

15 Years, 64 Legends

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When the National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA’s) PestWorld 2011 concluded in October, 2011, 64 industry legends — including three couples — will have been inducted into the esteemed Pest Management Professional (PMP)
Hall of Fame.

To further honor these difference makers — professionals who truly have gone above and beyond to advance the pest management industry — we recently launched http://www.pmphalloffame.com, comprising 61 profiles of our
Hall of Famers (three features cover couples), as well as coverage (photos and videos) from past induction ceremonies.

We also partnered with New York-based Bug Off Pest Control Center to purchase 8-by-6-inch plaques featuring bronze, 3D etchings of each of our Hall of Famers. These will be showcased at Purdue University thanks to PMP Hall of Famer Dr. Gary Bennett and the rest of his Boilermakers team.

Fifteen years after our first Hall of Fame class was inducted in 1997, amazingly, the caliber of industry icons being inducted in 2011 was as strong as ever. Please join us in saluting our PMP Hall of Fame Class of 2011:

William E. Blasingame Sr.

Julius C. Ehrlich (posthumous)

Dr. Roger E. Gold

Victor Hammel

Raymond “Ed” Scherzinger (posthumous)

Class of 2010

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The Pest Management Professional (PMP) Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held on Oct. 19, 2010, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. The PMP Hall of Fame honors those who have demonstrated superior dedication to the pest management industry through leadership, education and service.
More than 100 industry insiders, including PMPs, manufacturers and past honorees, gathered at the Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Coral Ballroom to honor this year’s inductees.
Family, friends and colleagues of Bob Kunst, Allen James, Dr. Charles Wright, and posthumous inductees Paul Adams and Charles Pomerantz, paid tribute to their accomplishments by recounting stories and memories, both professional and personal.
Inductees are chosen by their peers through voluntary nominations. The final selection is made by an anonymous committee of knowledgeable industry representatives.

Honor & Fame

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Joe Thomas (left) receives his award from PMP Hall of Fame sponsor Michael Weisburger of PlanetPCO.

Industry legends, past Hall of Fame inductees, family and friends of the pest management industry and esteemed guests turned out on the eve of NPMA’s PestWorld 2009 for the black-tie event to celebrate the careers of the PMP Hall of Fame Class of 2009: Joe Thomas, Sandee and Al Burger, Motokazu Hirao and Jacques Hess.
Held at The Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, the 2009 PMP Hall of Fame banquet drew more than 150 invited guests. The evening began with a cocktail hour where old friends reminisced and shared memories.

The Hall of Fame honors those who demonstrate superior dedication to the industry.

Sandee and Al “Bugs” Burger (right) receives their award from PMP Hall of Fame sponsor Andy Linares of Bug Off Pest Control Center.

Following dinner, PMP magazine publisher George Casey welcomed everyone and introduced the event’s sponsors — Michael Weisburger of PlanetPCO and Andy Linares of Bug Off Pest Control Center. PMP Editorial Director Frank H. Andorka Jr. took the stage next, and officially started the inductions for the Class of 2009.
After a short video history of their careers, each inductee took the stage to receive their award and say a few remarks. Thomas, CEO of Arrow Exterminators, noted the strong support from his family as the reason for his success; while the Burgers, retired owners of “Bugs” Burger Pest Control, urged those in attendance to treat their employees with respect.

Motokazu Hirao (right) receives his award from PMP Hall of Fame sponsor Andy Linares of Bug Off Pest Control Center.

Hirao, from the Japanese Pest Control Association, expressed his gratitude for the influence the U.S. pest management industry has had on his career. Geoffrey Hess, grandson of this year’s posthumous inductee Jacques Hess, shared some heartwarming memories of his grandfather.
The PMP Hall of Fame honors those who have demonstrated superior dedication to the pest management industry through leadership, education and service. Inductees are chosen by their peers through voluntary nominations, and one winner is appointed posthumously by the magazine’s staff. In addition, PMP Hall of Fame inductee names are permanently displayed on a plaque in their honor at Purdue University’s Smith Hall in West Lafayette, Ind.

Geoffrey Hess (left) receives the award on behalf of his late grandfather Jacques Hess from PMP Hall of Fame sponsor Michael Weisburger of PlanetPCO.