Michael Merchant

Dr. Michael Merchant was an Urban Entomologist and Extension Specialist at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension who had extraordinary accomplishments in IPM during his career.

Vilma Cooper (Montenegro)

Vilma Cooper (formerly Vilma Montenegro) was awarded an IPM Ambassadors Travel Grant, which enabled her to present her award-winning research at the 2024 Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.

Nancy Hinkle

Dr. Nancy Hinkle has extraordinary achievements in research and Extension over a career in Veterinary Entomology.

Phillip M. Brannen

Phil Brannen is a Professor in the Plant Pathology Department at the University of Georgia.

Pasco Bruce Avery

Dr. Avery leads research in the Entomopathogenic Fungi Research Laboratory, part of IRREC’s Norman C. Hayslip Biological Control Research and Containment Laboratory.

Megha Parajulee

Megha Parajulee is a Professor, Faculty Fellow, and Texas A&M Regents Fellow at Texas A&M University, where his work has focused heavily on cotton IPM in the state of Texas.

Scott Stewart

Scott Stewart is a Professor of Entomology at the University of Tennessee, where he conducts research for pest management in cotton, corn, and soybeans.

Tom Royer

Tom Royer is a Professor and Extension Entomologist at Oklahoma State University, where he has statewide Extension responsibilities for insect management in cereal grains and field crops.

William Hudson

William “Will” Hudson is an Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia, where he was responsible for IPM programs in turf, ornamentals, and pecan crops.

David Kerns

David Kerns is an Extension Professor at Texas A&M University AgriLife Extension who has worked on the development and implementation of IPM in Texas sorghum and cotton.