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Meet Our Team

2025-2026 MMCA Board and Committees

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Rebecca Brandt
​2025 President


As we begin a new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the strength of the Michigan Mosquito Control Association and the collective work that continues to move our mission forward. MMCA remains grounded in science, collaboration, and a shared commitment to protecting public health, and I am proud of the professionalism and dedication demonstrated by our members throughout the past year.
One of our key priorities moving into 2026 is the continuation and strengthening of our partnership with the Michigan Pest Management Association (MPMA). This collaboration has proven valuable in amplifying our voice, sharing expertise, and advancing best practices across our industries. By working together, we are better positioned to address emerging challenges and communicate the importance of science-based mosquito control to stakeholders, regulators, and the public.
Legislative engagement will also remain an important focus for MMCA led by Dr. Carl Doud and the Legislative Committee. We will continue to monitor and engage in discussions around potential pesticide labeling changes, including those related to monarch butterflies, to ensure that decisions are informed by sound science and balanced risk assessment. In addition, we will remain vigilant in advocating for adequate funding at the federal level for vector-borne disease surveillance, research, and control efforts. Protecting these resources is essential to safeguarding public health across Michigan.
Lastly, I would like to sincerely thank our committees for their hard work, expertise, and engagement over the past year, in particular the new volunteers we’ve had chairing and reenergizing these committees. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and they make a meaningful difference in the success of MMCA.
As we look ahead, I am optimistic about what we can accomplish together to keep MMCA a strong and respected advocate of mosquito control. Thank you for your support over the past year!
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Ryan DuRussel
Vice-President
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Courtney Eggebrecht
Trustee
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Ken Misiak
Secretary
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Larry Zapfe
Trustee
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Kristy Engstrom
Treasurer
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Leigha Martyn  
Trustee
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Board Members terms will expire:
February 2026 - Ken Misiak, Larry Zapfe
February 2027 - Kristy Engstrom, Courtney Eggebrecht, Leigha Martyn

MMCA Committees

Awards & Recognition - Courtney Eggebrecht
  • Gabby Brown
  • Rebecca Brandt
  • Laura Hill
  • Ryan DuRussel
  • Matt Mikolajczak
  • Leigha Martyn
Finance - Kristy Engstrom
  • ​Melinda Moreno
  • Joyce McLaughlin
  • Ken Misiak
  • Doug Allen
  • Courtney Eggebrecht
Legislative Liaison - Carl Doud
  • Rebecca Brandt
  • Bill Stanuszek
  • Alec Leppek
  • Celina Harrell
  • Larry Zapfe
  • Gabby Brown
Member and Nominating - Ken Misiak
  • Isaac Blackmon
  • Courtney Eggebrecht
  • Rebecca Brandt
2026 Conference Planning - Ken Misiak/BCMC
  • Melinda Moreno
  • Rebecca Brandt
  • Joyce McLaughlin
  • Leigha Martyn
  • Jessica Fetterman
  • Celina Harrell
  • Ryan DuRussel
  • Courtney Eggebrecht
  • Isaac Blackmon
  • Carl Doud
  • Larry Zapfe
  • Kristy Engstrom
Public Education and Information - Leigha Martyn
  • Ryan DuRussel
  • Ken Misiak
  • Courtney Eggebrecht
  • Joyce McLaughlin
  • Thys Kotze 
  • Larry Zapfe
Scientific - 
  • Leigha Martyn
  • Bill Stanuszek
  • Carl Doud
  • Kristy Engstrom
7F Training Seminar Planning - Ryan DuRussel
  • Carl Doud
  • Ken Misiak
  • Rebecca Brandt
  • Courtney Eggebrecht
  • Steve Harmon
  • Joyce McLaughlin
​Past Presidents
  • 2024-2025 David Driver - Veseris
  • 2023 - 2024 Douglas W. Allen - Midland County Mosquito Control
  • 2022 - 2023 William W. Stanuszek - Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement
  • 2021 - 2022 Ben Seago - APM Mosquito Control
  • 2020  - 2021 Mary J. McCarry - Bay County Mosquito Control
  • 2019 - 2020 Carl W. Doud - Midland County Mosquito Control
  • 2018 - 2019 Rebecca J. Brandt - Bay County Mosquito Control
  • 2017 - 2018 William W. Stanuszek - Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement
  • 2016 - 2017 Erik S. Foster - Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services
  • 2015 - 2016 Douglas W. Allen - Midland County Mosquito Control
  • 2014 - 2015 William W. Stanuszek - Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement
  • 2013 - 2014 Douglas W. Allen - Midland County Mosquito Control
  • 2012 - 2013 Randall G. Knepper - Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement
  • 2011 - 2012 Michael G. Kaufman - Michigan State University
  • 2010 - 2011 Mary J. McCarry - Bay County Mosquito Control
  • 2009 - 2010 William W. Stanuszek - Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement
  • 2008 - 2009 Charles E. Dinsmore - Midland County Mosquito Control
  • 2007 - 2008 Margaret M. Breasbois - Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement
  • 2006 - 2007 Thomas J. Putt - Bay County Mosquito Control
  • 2005 - 2006 Randall G. Knepper - Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement
  • 2004 - 2005 Thomas J. Putt - Bay County Mosquito Control
  • 2003 - 2004 Edward D. Walker, Ph.D. - Michigan State University
  • 2002 - 2003 Gregory G. Seago - Advanced Pest Management
  • 2001 - 2002 William E. Wallace - Tuscola County Mosquito Abatement
  • 2000 - 2001 Thomas J. Putt - Bay County Mosquito Control
  • 1999 - 2000 William J. Lechel, II - Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement
  • 1998 - 1999 Charles E. Dinsmore - Midland County Mosquito Control
  • 1997 - 1998 Michael D. Schiffer - Al’s Aerial Spraying
  • 1996 - 1997 Randall G. Knepper - Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement
  • 1995 - 1996 Melvin L. Poplar, Sr. - Michigan Department of Agriculture
  • 1994 - 1995 Charles E. Dinsmore - Midland County Mosquito Control
  • 1993 - 1994 Edward D. Walker, Ph.D. - Michigan State University
  • 1992 - 1993 Thomas J. Putt - Bay County Mosquito Control
  • 1991 - 1992 Rene C. DeSander - Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement
  • 1990 - 1991 Randall G. Knepper - Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement
  • 1989 - 1990 Tom R. Wilmot, Ph.D. - Midland County Mosquito Control
  • 1988 - 1989 William J. Lechel, II - Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement
  • 1987 - 1988 Cynthia R. Chilcote - Midland County Mosquito Control
  • 1986 - 1987 Senen L. R. Asuan, M.D. - Saginaw County Health Department
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Michigan Mosquito Control Association is a 501(c) non-profit professional organization promoting mosquito control in Michigan, based on the principles of Integrated Mosquito Management.
PO Box 366, Bay City, MI  48708   (989) 894-4555
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