FRESNO, CA, Oct. 14, 2025 – The Semios Group, a global leader in agricultural technology, is proud to announce that Mando Perez, territory sales manager for Southern California, the Central Coast, and Kern County, has been named CAPCA Member of the Year.
A licensed PCA with over a decade in agriculture, Mando partners with growers and PCAs to deliver innovative crop protection and management solutions. At Semios, he leverages his expertise in pest management and ag technology to help customers improve sustainability, reduce risk, and achieve stronger results.
Mando also serves as President of the Kern County CAPCA Chapter, sits on the Spray Safe Board, and advises on the Bakersfield College Agriculture Plant Science Advisory Board. Passionate about mentorship, he actively connects students and young professionals with opportunities to thrive in California agriculture.
“I am honored to be recognized as CAPCA Member of the Year,” said Mando Perez. “This award reflects the incredible growers, PCAs, and industry partners I’ve been privileged to work alongside—together driving innovation and sustainability in our industry.”
Perez will accept the award at the 51st Annual CAPCA Conference and Agri-Expo, October 19–21 in Reno, Nevada. The award recognizes individuals who advance the PCA profession, foster education, and make a lasting impact on California agriculture.
About The Semios Group
Founded in 2010, the Semios Group is a leading agricultural technology company helping growers, agronomists, and ag retailers manage over 100 million acres across five countries. Semios pioneered variable-rate pheromone-based mating disruption in orchards and has since expanded into a comprehensive portfolio covering crop protection, water management, frost control, automation, and a leading farm management information system. The Semios Group includes trusted brands such as Semios, Agworld, Altrac, and Greenbook. Recognized in the Global Cleantech 100 and Thrive Top 50, Semios continues to drive the next generation of digital agriculture, supporting growers, agronomists and ag retailers in improving sustainability and profitability.
