"I'm very, very satisfied with the job done by RJ who came to get rid of these Yellow Jackets. He was here twice and was very courteous, very efficient and showed me exactly what he was doing. He came back the second time and the larvae were dead and there was no sign that any other living Yellow Jackets were around. So I can recommend him highly and especially your whole service - American Pest. I will tell my friends who have similar problems that they will get very courteous service from your firm and your very good people."
Key Staff FAQs
1 - Who is the Human Resource Manager for American Pest?
All career opportunities are considered via the management staff of American Pest. Karen Gilbert-Smith acts as American Pest's Human Resource Manager and is responsible for the hiring of new employees. Back To Top >>2 - Who is the Technical Services Manager for American Pest?
Kevin Spaulding, B.C.E.
Board Certified Entomologist
Technical Services Manager
Kevin Spaulding serves American Pest as the Technical Services Manager for the Government Services division, which involves high levels of operational involvement on the grounds of the National Institutes of Health. Kevin is a Board Certified Entomologist and is a Certified Applicator in several states. He is also a member of the Entomological Society of America. He has received numerous service awards and recognitions throughout his 30 years of service in the pest management industry.
3 - Who is the CEO of American Pest?
Matt Nixon
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Nixon has served as the Chief Executive Officer for American Pest since 2006. On behalf of American Pest, Matt serves as a consultant to the U.S. Department of State’s Overseas Building Operations. This role has allowed him to visit over 30 U.S. Embassies or Consulate posts around the world to provide support and training for their pest management programs. In 2008, Pest Management Professional magazine named Matt one of the industry’s top pest management professionals under the age of 40. Matt received his Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Biology and Business with a double major in History from Columbia Union College (now Washington Adventist University).
Matt Nixon also currently serves as a Director and the Vice President of the Associated Pest Control Association, Chairman of the National Pest Management (NPMA) Leadership Development Group, and has presided on the Quality Pro Board of Directors since 2006. Matt remains an active member of Vistage 130 for five or more years as well as the NPMA Blue Ribbon Bed Bug Task Force, since its inception in 2010.
Community involvement is a longstanding tradition in the Nixon family through continuing support of nonprofit organizations such as No More Stolen Childhoods as well as committed donations to organizations such as the Washington Animal Rescue League (WARL) and the Casey Cares Foundation.
In Matt Nixon's limited free time, you will either find him spending time with his family or cheering on one of his favorite teams. Matt is an avid fan and supporter of the Washington Capitals, Washington Redskins, Washington Nationals, Washington Wizards, and University of Maryland Sports.
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4 - Does American Pest employ a Ph. D. entomologist?
Kathy Heinsohn, Ph. D., B.C.E.
Board Certified Entomologist
Dr. Kathy Heinsohn serves as a Board Certified Entomologist in Technical and Training with American Pest. She currently works in the Government Services Administration division assisting with Quality Control and maintains technical expertise on the grounds of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Heinsohn is the author of several pest management-related articles and is a speaker at various annual pest management meetings in the United States. Shortly after she joined American Pest in April 2010, she was highlighted as the cover story feature for the July 2010 issue of Pest Management Professional on the return of a female entomologist into the field. Dr. Heinsohn earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science degrees in Zoology from Clemson University, and a Ph.D. in Urban Entomology from Purdue University.
5 - Who is the Director of Technical Services for American Pest?
W. Wayne White, B.C.E.Board Certified Entomologist
Director of Technical Services
Wayne White’s career with American Pest began in 1982. Today, Wayne serves as Vice President and Director of Technical Services. He is responsible for all technical issues and inquiries, including evaluating training practices, products, and equipment. He is also an American Pest designate to the Copesan Technical Committee. Wayne has served as both a technician and entomologist on multiple tasks for the U.S. Department of State in conducting Integrated Pest Management Training seminars around the globe. Wayne also serves as American Pest’s media contact, and has made regular appearances on local and national news affiliate stations (NBC, CBS, ABC, and Fox News) as an expert consultant from the pest management industry. Recently, Wayne was featured in the Washington Post in print and online to share his knowledge of the growing bed bug epidemic. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Entomology from the University of Maryland and is a Board Certified Entomologist with the Entomological Association of America.
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6 - Who is Company President of American Pest?
W. Jay Nixon, MS, B.C.E.
Board Certified Entomologist
President
Jay Nixon has served as President of American Pest since 1997. He also serves as the Director of Government Services and as a contract entomologist for the U.S. Department of State. Jay earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Herpetology from Columbia Union College (now Washington Adventist University) in Maryland and a Master’s degree in Entomology from the University of Maryland. Since May 1998, Jay has served as the Contract Manager and Entomologist for the U.S. Department of State Overseas Building Operations. As part of this contract, a three-day IPM seminar was developed to train Department of State personnel in the area of Integrated Pest Management. To date, over 45 regional seminars have been presented at embassies and consulates around the world, and more than 450 Department of State personnel have completed the seminar. Jay has also served on various pest control committees and boards, including the Maryland Pest Control Association, Associated Pest Control Services, and the National Pest Control Association (now National Pest Management Association), of which he served as president from 1993-1994.
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