Mannes has served in dual roles as executive director of the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) and senior vice president of public affairs for the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) for nearly 15 years.
Pursley, longtime vice president of food safety education at the American Institute of Baking (AIB) International, died on June 12 in Topeka, Kan. He was 75.
Phil Gregory, Tommy Fortson and Russ Ives, all members who have served the pest control industry for decades, are recipients of the Lifetime Membership award.