Vice President of Public Affairs,
National Pest Management Association
Since October 2001, Cindy Mannes, vice president of public affairs, has served as the industry spokesperson for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA).
In this role, Mannes is responsible for educating consumers about all facets of pest control -- from the growing public health concerns related to pests to the benefits of selecting a professional to control them. She has been instrumental in enhancing the image and value to consumers of pest control professionals through her work with the local, state and national media. Additionally, she works continually to publicize the organization's efforts to affect public policy with regard to products and tools necessary for pest control professionals to do their jobs.
She's become a sought after resource and thought leader within the industry, as well as a credible resource for the media. Having served as Chair of the Committee on Children's Health, as an industry trainer on public relations and on various legislative and regulatory committees related to responsible pesticide usage, Mannes has a broad scope and understanding of industry issues. She provides workshops to state pest management associations on ways to elevate their marketing programs and company images in their communities.
She recently appeared on CNNfn and CNBC discussing termites and appeared on over 90 television and radio broadcast outlets to discuss bedbugs. She has been quoted in articles in Good Housekeeping and Real Simple magazines, and numerous newspapers, including USA Today, The New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, The Chicago Tribune and San Francisco Chronicle. Ms. Mannes has also worked with ABC News' Primetime Live, Inside Edition and The Today Show. Ms. Mannes was selected as 2004 Pest Control Professional of the Year by Pest Control Technology magazine. She is the first woman to receive the honor. Ms. Mannes is knowledgeable on a variety of pests, including termites, bedbugs, cockroaches, ants and mosquitoes, as well as pest -transmitted diseases such West Nile Virus, Lyme Disease and hantavirus. Ms. Mannes is also familiar with pest control industry techniques such as integrated pest management.
Mannes has had a long-standing and successful career in communications and marketing. She has applied her strategic, tactical and leadership expertise to help launch or reposition corporations, brands and products to business and consumer markets worldwide. Her 15 years in the pest management industry has provided her with a well-rounded view of the industry.
For further information about NPMA, or to schedule an interview with Cindy Mannes, please fill out the pest and bug expert media request form.