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Two Industry Veterans Join WCS Team

February 2, 2023: Wildlife Control Supplies (WCS) is pleased to announce that H. Dixon Herman, Jr. and Jim Horton have joined the WCS Business Development Team. Gregg Schumaker, Director of Business and Product Development for WCS says "I've had the pleasure of working with both Dixon and Jim over several years through our mutual involvement with the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA). Their professionalism, technical expertise and knowledge of the industry will be a huge benefit to WCS as we continue to grow and strengthen ties with our customers."

Dixon Herman

Dixon started his career in wildlife in the early 1990's with a state nonprofit conservation organization, then moved on to multiple sales positions in the forestry and wood products industry. In 2000, Dixon formed Blue Ridge Wildlife Control LLC serving the North Carolina mountains and foothills. He owned and operated that business for fifteen years, then worked for Terminix Service Inc. as Wildlife Division Manager, and later as Wildlife Sales and Technical Director through 2022. Dixon has also held various leadership positions with NWCOA including Vice President. During his terms in office, NWCOA saw unparalleled growth in both membership and assets. In addition to his service with NWCOA, Dixon has served on the NPMA Wildlife Committee, and state level trade associations. In 2011, Dixon co-authored and developed the NWCOA National Bat Removal Standards. Dixon was also recognized by his peers as "NWCOA's Wildlife Professional of the Year" in 2016. As Corporate Sales and Business Development Executive, Dixon will focus on growing the WCS business with existing and new customers.

Jim Horton

Jim began working for a small Pest and Wildlife Control company in 1999 as their lead Wildlife Control Operator and quickly realized this was what he was meant to do. He started QualityPro Pest & Wildlife Services Inc. and has grown it from a one-man show to a fifteen person team over the past 20 years. He has held various positions with NWCOA including Eastern Director and Director at Large, where he assisted with training and memberships enrollments. He also holds the position of Vice President of the New York State Wildlife Management Association and held a term as a Regional Director of New York Pest Management Association. The day after 9/11, Jim joined his local volunteer fire department and continues to serve as a volunteer firefighter to this day. As Associate Director of Business and Product Development., Jim will be providing technical and business support to our professional customers, and working on product strategy.

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