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Thursday, August 1, 2024

Arrow Exterminators’ Alyson Gilleland Appointed as Secretary/Treasurer of the Georgia Pest Control Association Board

Arrow Exterminators is proud to announce that Alyson Gilleland, Vice President of Arrow University, has been appointed as the new Secretary/Treasurer of the Georgia Pest Control Association (GPCA) for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. This appointment marks the beginning of a four-year commitment to the GPCA board, with Alyson set to progress to Vice President, President, and finally, Chairperson of the Board in subsequent years.

A native of Cherokee County, Georgia, Alyson brings over 15 years of service at Arrow Exterminators, where she has helped shape the company’s training programs and fostered a culture of excellence. Since joining Arrow in 2009, her innovative leadership at Arrow has established robust training programs that ensure exemplary service and professional growth among team members.

Alyson’s new role on the GPCA board highlights her ongoing commitment to the pest control industry. She has been an avid volunteer with the GPCA for a decade and also serves on the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) Quality Pro Board. Alyson is a certified operator in Georgia and a recognized speaker who continually contributes to advancing industry standards and best practices. Her appointment also sets a milestone as she becomes the fourth female overall to be appointed to the GPCA board.

“Alyson’s appointment is a testament not only to her outstanding achievements and leadership capabilities but also to Arrow’s longstanding tradition of cultivating leaders within the pest control industry,” said Shay Runion, Chief HR Officer and SVP of Professional Development at Arrow Exterminators.

About the Georgia Pest Control Association (GPCA) Founded to promote the standards and ethics of the pest control industry, the Georgia Pest Control Association is committed to ensuring the highest quality of pest management services to the public through education, advocacy, and integrity. The GPCA’s mission centers on providing its members with the tools needed to perform their services in a professional, environmentally responsible manner, ensuring the health and safety of the public in the state of Georgia.