Class of 2026

This second-generation pest management professional retired Sept. 1, 2025, after more than three decades as a world-class innovator and visionary. Mark Boyd grew up in the business with his father, Richard, who transformed Pasadena, Texas–based Ford’s Pest Control into a successful formulation and distribution company in the 1960s. With that experience under his belt, Mark went on to found Control Solutions Inc. Under his guidance, CSI has grown into a powerhouse hybrid manufacturer, offering a broad portfolio of post-patent and innovative products across pest control, turf and ornamental, animal health and consumer markets.

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