In Memoriam: Alan Smith

Alan Smith, a 39-year veteran in the pest management industry, passed away on Dec. 13. He most recently worked for Cooper Pest Solutions, Lawrenceville N.J., and as part of the Cooper team he was recognized as PCT magazine’s Termite Technician of the Year in 2004.

Smith graduated from Ohio State University in 1975 with an undergraduate degree in Entomology. He then worked with Robert and Judy Dold for 25 years as general manager for the Rose Pest Solutions’ Lafayette, Ind., office (dba Cochnower Pest Control). In early 2001, Alan’s wife, Dee, accepted a position as a college admissions coordinator in Pennsylvania, and Alan joined the Cooper Pest Solutions team. During his tenure at Cooper Pest Solutions, he was a valuable team member, praised for his troubleshooting ability and role as a mentor to other service professionals.

Smith is survived by his wife, Dee, his daughter Johanna, his son Cameron and daughter in law, Lauren.

If you wish to make a donation in his name, the family has two suggestions. Alan and his wife Dee loved history. Together they attended the Sig Synnestvedt Memorial Lecture series in Brockport, NY. During his time in the Midwest, Alan was a dedicated member of the Indiana Pest Management Association, attending the annual meetings at Purdue University for more than twenty years and serving as its president in 1984. Donation information for both organizations is listed below.

Sig Synnestvedt Memorial Lecture
The Fund for Brockport State University of New York
350 campus drive
Brockport NY
14420-2926


The Indiana Pest Management Association Memorial Scholarship
Checks can be made out to the name above

Mail to:
Gary Bennett
Dept. of Entomology
901 West State St.
West Lafayette, IN
47907

The donor should state on the memo line of the check "honoring Al Smith”.