About Our Board Members

The NPTA board is made up of dedicated professionals who voluntarily contribute their expertise and leadership to drive the organization’s vision. Each board member plays a crucial role in shaping the pest control industry in the UK, ensuring we champion high standards and represent the interests of both large and small pest control businesses.

John Davison is one of the four founder members of the NPTA which was set up originally in John’s spare bedroom back in 1993.  He has always been dedicated to the Association giving most of his spare time while still…

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Vice Chair

I am one of the four founder members of the NPTA, and vice-chair of the NPTA Board of directors since 2023.  I started my pest control career with the C.W.S in 1970 later to be known as Pestoxin covering the…

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Chief Executive Officer

I began my career in pest control in 2006 as a sales surveyor at Rentokil. Over the past 18 years, I’ve progressed through various leadership roles, including heading the Prokill Franchise Network and playing a pivotal role in the CMA…

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Grahame is a qualified field biologist and has worked for the NPTA as a Technical Support Officer, providing training and technical support to members. He is keen to promote efficient, effective, professional, and environmentally sound pest control practices. Grahame is…

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Colin has been appointed as NPTA director in August 2019. He brings with him 30+ years’ experience in pest control, having worked for two National Companies and a North West Based Regional. He is now active with a distributor of…

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David has been appointed as NPTA director in August 2019. He brings with him a wealth of experience in deer management, rural fox control, as well as in the control of rabbits, squirrels and moles. He has 40 years experience…

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Director

Neil was a self-employed pest technician with a wealth of experience dealing mainly in urban pest control. He joined the NPTA board of directors in 2005 and one of his main duties is helping and mentoring members who are new…

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Martyn has a passion for his role in pest control being involved since 2001, and now heavily involved with Honey Bees and removals from various structures. He has over 20 colonies of bees across Derbyshire and is a committee member…

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Director

Andy has been appointed as NPTA Director in September 2020. He brings 25 years’ experience working for a Local Authority as a Coordinator, employed in various roles: Public Health, Environmental Protection, Environmental Enforcement and Pest Control. He sits on the…

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A former technical manager with the BPCA, Richard has a wealth of experience across the industry, from practical pest manager through to multi-national corporate responsibilities for pest control in the food industry. He is renowned for introducing innovative new products…

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I started my career at Fotolec in 2011 as Customer Liaison, selling shatterproof lamps to many industries, including Pest Control. Since then, I have progressed to Sales Director and have developed a soft spot for the Pest Control Industry and…

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Director

I started my career in pest control in 1988, working for a prominent national company.  In 1997, I took the leap to start my own business and established Guardian Pest Control.  Shortly after launching, I joined the NPTA (National Pest…

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Director

Shaun Muller, Director and Technician at Oakham Pest Control Ltd, has joined the NPTA board to advocate for small pest control businesses and ensure their voices are heard. Based in Rutland, Shaun has been passionately involved in the pest control…

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Louise Coldwell is the Head of Sales & Customer Service at Killgerm Chemicals, with over 21 years of experience in the pest control industry. Her leadership has been pivotal in driving customer service excellence, ensuring customer satisfaction and service quality…

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Sophie joined the NPTA Board in 2025, bringing with her a strong commitment to enhancing industry standards and supporting pest control technicians through training and technical visits. With experience in both a national pest management company and a product distribution…

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Join Our Board

We are always looking for passionate, experienced professionals to join the NPTA board. If you are keen to influence the future of pest control and help us drive key initiatives, we would love to hear from you. Board membership offers the opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders, contribute to regulatory discussions, and play a vital role in shaping the NPTA’s future.