Details
August 20 - 22, 2026
Summer Meeting
Business Development
Icicle Village Resort
505 Highway 2, Leavenworth, WA 98826
Washington State Pest Management Association
2026 WSPMA Summer Meeting
August 20–22, 2026 • Icicle Village Resort • Leavenworth, WA
Register and Book Your Hotel by July 27
The WSPMA hotel room block closes on Monday, July 27, and registration rates increase after the same date.
Space is limited for lodging and several optional activities. Register now to secure your place, preferred accommodations, and networking experiences.
Don’t Miss WSPMA’s Premier Summer Event
Join pest management professionals from across Washington for three days of business development, leadership, networking, education, community service, and industry connection.
Learn, Connect and Grow in Leavenworth
The WSPMA Summer Meeting brings together business owners, managers, technicians, vendors, and industry partners in a relaxed mountain setting designed to encourage meaningful conversations and lasting professional relationships.
Step away from daily operations, gain fresh perspective, connect with leaders from across the industry, and return to your business with practical ideas and stronger relationships.
Featured Speakers & Sessions
Friday Opening Keynote
Strengthening and Building Your Business Through Human Connections and Networking
Cody Barbour, Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Baton
Strong businesses are built on strong relationships. In this energizing keynote, Cody Barbour will explore how meaningful connections, intentional communication, and a give-first approach can strengthen your business from the inside out.
Attendees will learn how referrals and strategic partnerships generate powerful returns, how networking compounds over time, and why the words leaders use directly influence trust, loyalty, employee retention, and customer relationships.
Friday Business Panel
The Operations Blueprint: Building a Business That Grows—and Holds Its Value
This business-focused panel will explore the operational systems, leadership decisions, and strategic investments that allow companies to grow while maintaining service quality, culture, compliance, and long-term value.
Confirmed Panelists:
- Jen Blondo — Growth, acquisition, and business support
- Luke Rambo — Leadership, culture, and company growth
- Lee Thompson — Business valuation, acquisitions, and the buyer perspective
- Andrew Lange — Safety leadership, compliance, employee development, training systems, and risk management
- Shane Hartnett — Multi-region operations, scalable systems, and service quality
Saturday Featured Speaker
Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy
Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy brings decades of experience in entomology, agriculture, scientific research, higher education, and federal leadership.
His distinguished career includes leading the National Institute of Food and Agriculture following his appointment by President Barack Obama and serving as president of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. His perspective on science, leadership, innovation, and education will provide a memorable conclusion to the Summer Meeting.
Networking Beyond the Classroom
Some of the most valuable Summer Meeting conversations happen outside the formal sessions. Build relationships with peers, vendors, and industry leaders through organized activities and relaxed social experiences.
- Thursday Welcome Reception
- Dine Around dinners at Leavenworth restaurants
- Golf outing and river float
- Adventure Park, Escape Room, and wine tasting
- Friday Dinner Reception, Awards, and Auction
- Vendor engagement and showcase opportunities
- Saturday Give Back Breakfast hosted by PWIPM and PestVets
Support the Laurel Hansen Endowed Fund
Friday evening’s auction benefits the Laurel Hansen Endowed Fund and supports scholarships, science, and education connected to the pest management industry.
Participate by donating an item, contributing a package or experience, sponsoring the auction, or bidding generously. Our 2026 fundraising goal is $8,000.
Start Saturday by Giving Back
During the Give Back Breakfast, PWIPM and PestVets will lead attendees in assembling hygiene kits for local shelters and preparing candy bags for deployed troops. Join fellow members for breakfast, fellowship, and meaningful community service.
Registration Pricing
Full attendee registration includes the Thursday Welcome Reception, breakfast Friday and Saturday, general and education sessions, the Friday Dinner Reception, Vendor Showcase, and WSPMA Membership Meeting.
| Registration Type | Through July 27 | After July 27 |
|---|---|---|
| WSPMA Member | $195 | $225 |
| Non-Member | $275 | $315 |
| Guest Registration | $125 | $125 |
Optional networking activities require separate registration and have limited capacity.
Register Before Rates Increase
Register by July 27 to save up to $40 and secure your preferred activities before they fill.
Venue & Hotel Reservations
Icicle Village Resort
505 Highway 2
Leavenworth, WA 98826
Phone: (509) 548-7000
Guest room rates begin at $259 per night for an Alpine King or Double Queen. Suites and condos are available at higher rates, including two-bedroom condos up to $589 per night. Hotel accommodations, taxes, and incidentals are the responsibility of each attendee and are not included with registration.
Hotel Deadline: Reserve your room by Monday, July 27, 2026, to receive the WSPMA group rate. Availability and pricing cannot be guaranteed after the cutoff.
Join Us in Leavenworth
Come ready to learn, connect, give back, strengthen your business, and help shape the future of Washington’s pest management industry.
