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Veteran Spotlight Kevin Trimble-Currently serving on the GPCA PestVets Committee
After September 11th 2001, I was extremely motivated to join the Georgia Army National Guard. With a waiver from my parents, I signed on the dotted line to become a Combat Medic at the age 17.
I attended Basic Combat Training the summer of my junior year of high school. After returning and completing high school, I was off to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas for Combat Medic School.
I attended UNG for a while before being called to serve in Iraq with the 2/121st Infantry. I served in Iraq from 2005 to 2006 performing convoy security missions out of Talil up through various parts of the country.
When I returned home in 2006, I was not in the right frame of mind to return to college. I found a job with a lawn care company called Leisure Lawn. I was looking for a career more conducive to growth when I stumbled upon the “Now Hiring” sign at mid-size pest control company in Lawrenceville, Georgia. I walked inside and hit it off with their Technical Director and they hired me on the spot.
I really enjoyed, and still do to this day, the science behind our industry. I quickly moved up the ranks and became a Certified Operator in HPC and WDO in 2011. I was promoted to Service Manager where I provided training and oversaw technicians for a couple of years.
In 2023, I attained my Category 41 and Commercial Applicator’s Licenses. I love how this industry affords us endless opportunities to better ourselves. In 2025, I began studying for my Associate Certified Entomologist exam. I took the exam and passed on the first attempt last month October 3rd, 2025.
Currently, I am studying for my Wildlife Trapper’s license. With ethics and integrity as key priorities, I hope my future career opportunities will be ones where I can implement my protocols and mentor fellow bugmen and bugwomen to be the best that they possibly can be.
Interested in Serving on the GPCA Board of Directors? As a valued member, we encourage you to submit your expression of interest for a leadership position within the Association. We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to help guide our strategic direction and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how your experience aligns with our leadership needs.
Complete the Microsoft Form by clicking on the link below. A virtual meeting will be scheduled in the near future to discuss the opportunities, expectations, qualifications, and time commitments. Submit by November 30, 2025
1. Donate Gently-Used or New Coats Veterans Collecting until December 3, 2025 at the GPCA office (call before drop off 770-417-1881)
2. GPCA at the Atlanta Community Food Bank
Complete the registration below to participate! We need MORE volunteers Date: Thursday, December 4th, 2025 Time: 8:30AM-11:30AM Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the shift start time to check-in. Orientation begins promptly at the start of the shift. Late volunteers may be unable to serve.
Location: Atlanta Community Food Bank 3400 North Desert Drive Atlanta, GA 30344
Service Area: Hunger Action Center The Hunger Action Center provides a great hands-on experience in a diverse and social atmosphere. Groups and individual volunteers come together to inspect, sort, and pack quality grocery donations to prepare for distribution to nearly 700 partner agencies across Georgia.
Dress Code: Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes are required, with sneakers or work boots recommended. Flip flops, Crocs, sandals, or heeled shoes are not allowed. Please wear comfortable clothing that you do not mind getting a bit rumpled. Some volunteers will be sorting refrigerated products. Please wear long pants and bring a sweatshirt or light jacket with you. In the event you are working elsewhere, there are lockers onsite to place your outerwear.
Hall of Fame Nominations
The GPCA Hall of Fame award is to honor those outstanding individuals whose passion for their industry and others have set them apart from the rest of the industry. Candidate must possess one or more of the listed criteria.
Employee of GPCA member company
Provides or provided outstanding services to the Industry
Active company or allied member
Dedicated career to Georgia pest management industry
All entry forms must be completed in their entirety. Incomplete entry forms will not be accepted and the decision by GPCA is final. All entries are confidential.
