William A. Kolbe, BCEDirector Technical and Training Viking® Termite & Pest Control Inc.Vitae & Professional Experience Overview (Abbreviated) Bill Kolbe is currently the Director of Technical and Training for Viking Termite and Pest Control Inc., Headquartered in Warren NJ. Bill’s career in Professional Pest Management started in 1974. He received both his A.A.S. (Associate Degree Animal Science) and B.S. in Entomology/Ecology from the University of Delaware and is a Board… Show more William A. Kolbe, BCEDirector Technical and Training Viking® Termite & Pest Control Inc.Vitae & Professional Experience Overview (Abbreviated) Bill Kolbe is currently the Director of Technical and Training for Viking Termite and Pest Control Inc., Headquartered in Warren NJ. Bill’s career in Professional Pest Management started in 1974. He received both his A.A.S. (Associate Degree Animal Science) and B.S. in Entomology/Ecology from the University of Delaware and is a Board Certified Entomologist specializing in Industrial / Urban Entomology. Bill is a frequent speaker for NPMA, State Pest Control Associations and has authored several publications in industry trade magazines. In addition, he served as Chairman of the NPCA Vertebrate Committee (1988), and Chairman of the Copesan Technical Committee (1984). Bill edited Chapter 14, ‘Flies,’ for the Ninth Edition of the Mallis Handbook of Pest Control. Show less

MILITARY ACHIEVEMENTS:While pursuing a dual career, Bill completed 28 years in the United States Army Reserve, 78th Division Training , Edison NJ. He retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (0-5) in June 2002. His military career started with his commissioning as a 2nd Lieutenant from the University of Delaware ROTC Program (1974) followed by his Officer Basic Course at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD (April 1975). In June 1975 he joined the 78th Division Basic Combat Training Division… Show more MILITARY ACHIEVEMENTS:While pursuing a dual career, Bill completed 28 years in the United States Army Reserve, 78th Division Training , Edison NJ. He retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel (0-5) in June 2002. His military career started with his commissioning as a 2nd Lieutenant from the University of Delaware ROTC Program (1974) followed by his Officer Basic Course at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD (April 1975). In June 1975 he joined the 78th Division Basic Combat Training Division (BCT) and served in the follow capacities: E Company Training Officer (E/1-311/2/78) D Company Training Officer (D/1-311/2/78) D Company Executive Office (D/1-311/2/78) D Company Commander (D/1-311/2/78) 1st Battalion 311th Regiment Supply Officer (HQ/1-311/2/78) Staff Officer 338th Maintenance Battalion 39 Ordnance Group 78th Division 2nd Brigade Supply and Logistics Officer S-4 (HQ/2/78) 1st Battalion 310th Regiment Executive Office (HQ/1-310/2/78) 1st Battalion 311th Regiment Commander (HQ/1-311/2/78) 78th Division TSD Deputy Logistics Officer 78th Division HQ Edison, NJ 2nd Segment Combat Simulation Team Chief at the Battle Projection Group, Fort Dix NJ 78th Division Headquarters Force Structure Officer, GS, 78th Division TS Edison, NJ Retirement Orders Army Reserve ARPERCEN (June 2002) Retired United States Army November 2011 effective 22 November 2011 Show less