PMANZ is guided and supported by Councillors elected from its members base. Council members are normally elected for a two-year term by all members at the  General Meeting that follows Conference but many Council members have been re-elected for further terms.

Gerwyn Jones, President

Gerwyn has been in the pest control industry for over twenty-five years and currently sits on the Executive Council of FAOPMA (Federation of Asian & Oceanic Pest Management Associations) and holds the position of Treasurer

In his first term on the PMANZ Council he was involved in the rewrite of the new UPM Level 3 Course, for which he is now an Assessor, and is actively involved in the education and mentoring of new pest control technicians coming into the industry.

Gerwyn is based in the Hawke’s Bay and in his spare time is involved in youth sport in the region.

He aims to be providing support to content and design for the new website along with leading the preparations for PMANZ hosting of the FAOPMA 2026 Pest Summit.

Tom McGill, Vice President

Tom started his pest management career with Rentokil in 2001 as a service technician in Auckland, from 2006 to 2011 branched out specialising in Bird proofing followed by roles in operations management. In 2011 he joined OCS/Cannon as the principal architect of the pest management services before joining the Ecomist NZ/Aus team, creating and developing a pest control franchise business model . Tom joined Fly Busters / Rentokil in 2019 and is now the National Training and Development Manager for New Zealand and Fiji, a position in which he supports the Rentokil technical team, driving the pest management certification programme.

Tom is a registered Career Force assessor since 2014 and is active in the education function of the industry.

Dr Paul Craddock, Councillor

Training and Technical Manager

Paul has been in the pest control and biosecurity industry for over twenty years, with extensive experience in commercial, residential and environmental pest management, in both public agencies and commercial organisations.    He’s held operational management roles as well as providing technical support and training. He has also been the scientific specialist for a range of biosecurity and pest control projects, including ants, mosquitoes, flies and other pests. 

On the PMANZ Council since 2019, Paul has contributed on the many technical and training resources, in particular development of the new UPM Level 3 Course.

Aimee McBean, Councillor

Aimee was elected to PMANZ Council at the August 2026 AGM

Driven by a passion for conservation and helping people, Aimee entered the pest management industry in 2020. After qualifying and becoming a PMANZ master technician Aimee purchased a small pest control business, Focus Pest Solutions, where she works hands on in the company servicing clients throughout the Waikato.

She is passionate about helping raise standards across the industry by promoting better work practices, strengthening integrated pest management, and supporting an industry that continues to evolve and innovate.

On Council, she looks to represent small independent businesses, support the next generation of technicians and help develop new pathways into pest management careers.

Daniel Matthews, Councillor

Dan has dedicated nearly a decade to the Pest Control industry, managing the Manawatu region for his family's company, Pest Control Specialists Ltd. As a pest technician, he works directly in the field, solving pest issues and offering assistance and education to his customers.

In addition to being a Master registered Technician, Dan became an industry assessor for Careerforce in 2022. In this role, he mentors and imparts knowledge to individuals aspiring to enter the industry.

On Council, Dan aims to bring a technician's perspective, focusing on enhancing training and support for PMANZ members. He believes that having a fresh perspective on industry challenges is beneficial and is committed to bringing a modern, energized approach to help navigate the future issues facing the industry.

Deon Swartz, Councillor

Deon was elected to Council at the August 2026 AGM

Deon is a seasoned professional with over three decades in the pest management industry. Commencing his career in South Africa, he transitioned into roles involving the training of new recruits and salespeople. He relocated to New Zealand in 2005 since when his career has included roles in Fumapest, Rentokil and Ecolab, In his present role, he serves as a Technical Specialist and the National Field Trainer for Ecolab, continuing to leverage his extensive expertise in the field.

Deon is currently in the final stages of completing his qualification as an Assessor.

His aim is to play a role in the continuous development of Pest Control Technicians and to add value to the industry with the knowledge and expertise that those who went before him invested in his journey.

Vicki Smith, Councillor

Vicki started her Pest career in 2007 with her own company: The Pest Control Company, along with her partner Glynn, covering the South Island and part of the North Island.

In 2018 they sold to Rentokil where she remained, running the Residential part until October 2019.

Since April last year, she and her partner have been operating as Pest Specialists, servicing in Otago, Nelson and Marlborough.

 She has recently become qualified as an assessor.

Maihi Cooper, Past President

Maihi’s pest control career started with Rentokil in 2001 as a service technician in Auckland, progressing into servicing key accounts in food production, logistics and packaging industries, followed by roles in operations management, quality assurance and health and safety. He is currently Rentokil Technical Manager for New Zealand and Fiji, responsible for standards and compliance, technical capability and expertise, training, development and quality assurance.

He became a PMANZ Councillor in 2017, elected as Vice President in 2019 and President in 2021.

Maihi is invested in the continual development of the Pest Operations training programme with a vision to develop more resources and support for PMANZ members.

Rowan Washer, Treasurer

Rowan is the current Treasurer of PMANZ. He is a past President and was granted Life Membership at the 2022 Conference for services to the industry.

Peter Barry, Advisor to Council

Peter has more than thirty-five years pest management experience in major companies before setting up as an independent consultant in late 2012. He was elected to Council in 2005 and remained an elected officer until his retirement at the 2026 AGM. Peter was awarded PMANZ Life Membership at the 2026 Conference.

While on Council, Peter has served as Conference Convenor, Newsletter editor, provided technical support for compliance documentation, carried out training and provided day-to-day website management and social media communications. He will continue to support PMANZ members through the newsletter for the remainder of 2026.

Paul Chapman, Advisor to Council

Paul moved to New Zealand from Lebanon where his career in Pest Management started. Paul has now over 40 years of experience in pest management and has been a regular guest Pest expert on Radio New Zealand National. He served on Council from 2022 to 2026. He now supports PMANZ Council in the development of its Sustainability Action Plan.