Governance

The ESA Certification Corporation operates under a dual governance model, powered by dedicated volunteers from the ESA community: 

Governing Board 

Composed of ESA Governing Board members and the director of the Certification Board and responsible for budget approval, new program development, and administrative oversight. 

Certification Board  

A distinguished group of certified entomologists which manage strategic priorities, eligibility criteria, and certification standards. The board includes both BCE and ACE representatives. BCE seats represent the four specialties—Urban & Industrial, Medical & Veterinary, General, and Plant-Related Entomology—as well as non-designated specialties, regardless of the individual’s own specialty.

Leadership

  • Director: Laura Krueger, BCE 
  • Director-Elect: Glen Ramsey, BCE 
  • Past Director: Wizzie Brown, BCE

ACE Representatives

  • Christian Wilcox, ACE 
  • Samantha Forrest, ACE 

BCE Representatives

Urban & Industrial

  • Wizzie Brown, BCE  
  • Gail Getty, BCE 
  • Heather Alonso, BCE  
  • Santos Portugal, BCE 
  • Sylvia Kenmuir, BCE 

Medical & Veterinary

  • Laura Krueger, BCE 
  • Nancy Troyano, BCE  

General Entomology

  • Adam Holt, BCE 

Plant-Related

  • Emily Bick, BCE 

Non-Designated Specialty

  • Edna Ariel Alfaro Inocente, BCE  
  • Glen Ramsey, BCE 

Committees 

The Board is assisted by a host of committees who handle some of the many tasks associated with the Certification programs.  

BCE Examining Committee 
(Chair: Shripat Kamble, BCE)

BCE Awards Committee  
(Chair: Glen Ramsey, BCE)

PM&C Review Committee  

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