Episode 19: Finding Purpose in Pest Control: Building a Workplace that Attracts Today’s Top Talent

In this episode of The Voice for the Industry Podcast, host Raymond Kidwell sits down with Gerwin Marca, a service manager whose unconventional career path brings a fresh perspective to the pest control industry. Gerwin shares his journey from nursing to the Marine Corps—and several stops in between—before finding his place in pest control, highlighting how each experience shaped his leadership style.The conversation dives into the importance of continuous learning, developing future leaders, and attracting the next generation of talent to the industry. Gerwin also shares his thoughts on how emerging technologies like AI and drones are influencing the future of pest control and what that means for today’s professionals. He reflects on his experience at the MPMA Academy, offers practical insights for those preparing for management roles, and wraps things up with a few fun, lighthearted questions that reveal the person behind the professional.