The entire Rose Pest Solutions family is beaming with pride: our Chairman, Russ Ives, received the prestigious Pinnacle Award from the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) at PestWorld 2026 in Grapevine, Texas. 

 

As the NPMA’s highest honor, the Pinnacle Award celebrates an individual who has dedicated a lifetime of service, leadership, and vision to elevate both the association and the pest management industry as a whole. For everyone who knows Russ and has worked alongside him, this recognition is a well-deserved tribute to decades of heartfelt dedication.

Leadership isn’t just a title for Russ—it’s in his DNA.

Russ is a third-generation pest management professional whose family history is deeply woven into the fabric of modern pest management. When Russ served as NPMA President in 2015–2016, he completed an extraordinary generational milestone, following directly in the footsteps of:

Three generations guiding the nation's leading industry organization is a feat virtually unmatched across any trade. Russ’s stewardship at Rose Pest Solutions in Madison Heights, Michigan, and his national advocacy have championed science-backed pest solutions, public health protection, and professional development across North America.

From decades steering our company to his tireless work mentoring emerging professionals countrywide, Russ has set a benchmark for integrity, kindness, and innovation.

Please join all of us at Rose Pest Solutions in congratulating Russ Ives on receiving the 2026 NPMA Pinnacle Award!