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ATLANTA, Ga. – Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators announced that Arrow University training manager, Joseph Dounis was recently accredited as a Board Certified Entomologist (B.C.E.) by the Entomological Society of America. Dounis is one of the few BCEs in the state of Georgia to achieve this accreditation. 

To achieve B.C.E. status, Dounis was required to have a four-year degree in any biological subject, two years of experience in the field, a current CV, two letters of reference, the willingness to abide by the B.C.E. code of ethics and pass two extensive exams.

Dounis said, "Becoming a better version of yourself is something everyone should be striving for, be it through hard work, innovation, creativity or perseverance. Arrow is unique in that it allows people to succeed and grow through all of those different avenues and getting my B.C.E. is an example of this. Acquiring this certification has allowed me to further myself, to have a greater scope in training and developing new team members and become more knowledgeable in a subject I truly enjoy." 

Dounis started at Arrow in 2014 at the East Cobb, Ga. service center where he served a variety of roles, including termite service professional, mosquito service professional and pest service professional. He was then promoted to training manager at Arrow University where he has dedicated his time creating training content, such as quarterly training, e-learning modules and classroom instruction within Arrow's organization and the Georgia Pest Control Association (GPCA).

Vice president of Arrow University, Alyson Gilleland said, "I am so extremely proud of Joseph for this achievement. Receiving your B.C.E. takes a lot of time and effort and it really distinguishes you from others in the industry. This has been a goal of his team for quite some time and I'm thrilled to be able to celebrate this with him and our Arrow team."

Shay Runion, chief human resources officer and SVP of professional development added, "Joseph is an integral part of Arrow University, which is Arrow's training and development team. Not only does this achievement provide great leadership amongst his peers at Arrow, but this also sets him apart within the entire industry. We are proud of his accomplishment."

For more information about the B.C.E. certification and the Entomological Society of America Certification Corporation, visit entocert.org.

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