Facility Staff
Training programs draw upon expertise from various disciplines and groups including NCSU’s Entomology & Plant Pathology Department, the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, the North Carolina Pest Management Association, and other appropriate organizations as needed.
The SPMTF has two senior personnel involved in creating, conducting, and assisting in our courses –
Patty Alder (center) is the Facility Director and Training Coordinator. She oversees the day-to-day operation of the Facility – including teaching courses, preparing teaching materials, and leading demonstrations.
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Dr. Chris Hayes (center) is an Extension Associate in the Entomology & Plant Pathology Department and currently serves as the urban entomologist for the training facility as well as teaching courses and preparing teaching materials.
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Regan Daniels serves as the facility assistant, creating training materials, and teaching courses. They are also the Hayes’ Lab manager in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology.
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