Dr. Alvin M. Simmons is a Research Entomologist at USDA-ARS, U.S. Vegetable Laboratory. He received an M.S. (1983) and a Ph.D. (1987) in Entomology (University of Kentucky). He leads two USDA-ARS appropriated projects, and he is the Interim Coordinator for the USDA-ARS Minor Use Pesticide Program for Food and Ornamental Horticulture. His IPM research notably concerns environmental bionomics, biocontrol, plant resistance, insect–virus–plant relationships, and biopesticides. He has authored/co-authored 104 refereed journal articles, plus book chapters, co-released 5 breeding lines, and provided over 300 technical reports resulting in over 200 pesticide labels. He is an adjunct faculty with Clemson University and College of Charleston. His extensive ESA service includes Co-chair of 2016 International Congress of Entomology (ICE 2016), Co-chair of ESA’s bid for ICE 2016, Program Co-Chair, Chair of International Affairs Committee, President of Southeastern Branch-ESA, 11 years on Entomological Foundation Board of Counselors, Committee on Education and Youth; Linnaean Games Committee, etc. He serves on ICE 2020 Organizing Committee, International Plant Resistance to Insects Steering Committee, and others. Alvin’s honors include first Department of Entomology Distinguished Alumni Award at University of Kentucky, IR-4 Meritorious Award, SEB-ESA Award for Excellence in IPM, SEB-ESA Recognition Award in Entomology, and Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society.