NPMA PestVet of the Year Award Re-Named in David Cooksey's Honor

FAIRFAX, Va. — On Sunday, July 4, 2021, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) PestVets Council’s motion to rename the PestVet of the Year Award to “The David Cooksey PestVet of the Year of the Award” became effective. 

Discipline and accountability. Service before self. These are the traits that defined David Cooksey, a retired Air Force Colonel, and former member of the NPMA PestVets Council, and CFO of McCall Service operating in Northern Florida and Southern Georgia.

The sudden and unexpected passing of David Cooksey was shocking to the PestVets Council, as David was a key member of the Council who never missed an in-person meeting or event. 

“The PestVets Council is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of David Cooksey. He was an incredible member of the PestVets Council, family man, and human being. He will be greatly missed,” said Jake Plevelich, the NPMA PestVets Council’s Staff Liaison. “Every member of the Council unanimously supported re-naming the award after David because he embodied the values of military service, the PestVets Council, and the criteria to win the Award itself. He was an amazing person that stood for values that we should all strive to embody.”

“I was saddened to hear of David’s untimely passing. His contribution to the US Military, and pest control industry on both the state and national level was immeasurable. He will be dearly missed by us all,” said Joe Campbell, PestVets Council Chairman and Senior Vice President of the Residential Department at ABC Home & Commercial Services DFW.

“I’m not much for words and emotions but I was very saddened to hear about David’s passing. I know he was selfless and his contributions to the military and pest control industry were both great. I know all will miss him a lot.” - Jeff Keller, PestVets Council Vice-Chairman and Technical Director of Burns Pest Elimination.

“I stand and salute him for his service to this country, and his unbridled dedication to Veterans. I am certain that he will be so sorely missed by so many.” - Stan Cope, PestVets Council Member, 2021 PestVet of the Year Award recipient and AP&G Co. Vice President of Technical Products and Services.

FMC, sponsor of PestVets will deliver the first David Cooksey PestVet of the Year Award at NPMA Legislative Day 2022 in Washington, DC.