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CLEVELAND — A tradition of excellence is renewed as Pest Control Technology and Syngenta Professional Products announce the winners of the 2003 Leadership Awards.

This year marks the 15th year of the Leadership Awards Program, co-sponsored by PCT magazine and Syngenta Professional Products, and spotlights individuals who have contributed positively to the growth of the structural pest management industry as well as established strong ties with fellow business leaders and customers in their communities. This year’s Leadership Award winners represent a diverse cross-section of the pest management industry in terms of company size and location, but all share the common thread of professionalism.

The ten recipients of this year’s Leadership Awards were recognized in a special Leadership Issue edition of PCT magazine and at an October 23, 2003 reception at the Wyndham Anatole Hotel in Dallas.

Winners of the 2003 Leadership Awards are:

• Rick Bell, Arrow Exterminators Atlanta, Georgia
• David Boose, Pestmasters Termite & Pest Control Richmond, Virginia
• Greg Clendenin, Middleton Pest Control Orlando, Florida
• Allen James , RISE Washington, DC
• Butch Morrison, Adams Pest Control Alexandria, Louisiana
• Kevin Pass, Action Pest Control Evansville, Indiana
• Dr. Bob Rummel, Western Pest Services Leesburg, Virginia
• Billy Tesh, Pest Management Systems, Inc. Greensboro, North Carolina
• Alfie Treleven, Sprague Pest Solutions Tacoma, Washington
• Dr. Pat Zungoli, Clemson University Clemson, South Carolina

“Each of the PCT/Syngenta Leadership winners this year is respected by his peers throughout the structural pest control industry,” said Randy Moser, professional pest management marketing manager for Syngenta. “Though they have all come from different backgrounds and followed different paths to success, each contribute to his own company - as well as to the entire industry - a sense of dedication that is unmatched.”

“PCT takes great pride in recognizing professionalism and outstanding achievement in the pest management industry, and the Leadership Awards are an extension of the pride we feel,” said Dan Moreland, group publisher of PCT magazines. “It takes a great deal of creativity and persistence to succeed in this industry, and this year’s winners have clearly exhibited their abilities in these areas.”

Pest Control Technology, now in its 31st year, is a monthly trade magazine covering the structural pest management industry published by G.I.E. Media, Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio. Syngenta Professional Products is a leading product supplier serving the professional pest management industry based in Greensboro, North Carolina.