2026-2027 MMCA Board and Committees
Ryan DuRussel 2026 President As another mosquito season begins to wind down across Michigan, I think this is a good opportunity to reflect on what our members have accomplished over the past several months. Every mosquito season brings its own challenges. Weather changes, mosquito populations fluctuate, disease activity keeps us on our toes, and new technologies and regulations continue to shape how we do our jobs. Through all of that, mosquito control professionals across Michigan continue to adapt and find ways to protect the communities we serve. One of the things I have enjoyed most during my time with MMCA is seeing the amount of knowledge and experience that exists within our association. Whether you work in mosquito control every day, conduct research, work for a state or local agency, or support our programs through industry, everyone brings a different perspective to the table. Sharing those experiences is one of the greatest benefits MMCA can provide. As the field season slows down, I encourage everyone to take some time to look back at the year. What worked? What didn't? What new idea did you try? And, maybe most importantly, what did you learn that could help someone else? Some of the best ideas in mosquito control come from conversations between people who have encountered the same problem and found different ways to solve it. Those conversations will continue as we move into our fall and winter programs. Our 7F Virtual Conference is scheduled for November 5, and work is underway to put together another strong day of education for Michigan's mosquito control professionals. Looking a little further ahead, planning is already underway for the MMCA Annual Conference, where we’ll have a chance to reconnect, share ideas, and learn from one another. I also want to thank everyone who has contributed to MMCA this year. Our association depends on members who are willing to share their knowledge, give presentations, serve on committees, contribute to the Skeeter Scanner, and simply take the time to participate. Those contributions are what keep MMCA moving forward. Finally, thank you to everyone who spent another summer in the field trapping mosquitoes, treating habitat, responding to disease activity, maintaining equipment, educating the public, analyzing data, and doing all the other work that often happens behind the scenes. It takes a tremendous amount of effort to run successful mosquito control programs, and Michigan is fortunate to have so many dedicated people doing that work. I hope everyone has a safe and productive end to the season, and I look forward to seeing many of you at upcoming MMCA events. Ryan DuRussel President Michigan Mosquito Control Association |
Board Members terms will expire:
February 2027 - Treasurer, Courtney Eggebrecht, Leigha Martyn MMCA CommitteesAwards & Recognition - Courtney Eggebrecht
Finance - Melinda Moreno
Legislative Liaison - Carl Doud
Member and Nominating - Ken Misiak
2027 Conference Planning - Leigha Martyn & JD Snell
Public Education and Information - Leigha Martyn
Scientific -
7F Training Seminar Planning - Ryan DuRussel & Dave Driver
Past Presidents
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