{"id":10189,"date":"2022-05-09T15:25:36","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T15:25:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/?page_id=10189"},"modified":"2025-05-02T11:09:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T15:09:49","slug":"staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/njfw\/mosquitoes\/office-of-mosquito-control-coordination\/staff\/","title":{"rendered":"OMCC Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Scott C. Crans<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Administrator, OMCC & Secretary, NJ State Mosquito Control Commission<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scott has been working in mosquito control and research for 33 years but grew up surrounded by this work. He began his career directing the Sussex County Division of Mosquito Control, where he spent 12 years before moving on to teaching, research and program development for New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) at Rutgers University following the introduction of West Nile virus into New Jersey. After 16 years with Rutgers Mosquito Research and Control, Scott became OMCC Administrator in 2016 to assist with the development and coordination of the state mosquito control programs following the introduction Zika virus into North America. Scott has a BS in Biological Sciences and an MS in Entomology from Rutgers University. He hopes this knowledge and perspective gained over a long career working in the field, teaching, and performing research realizes net positive movement in the mosquito research and control community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Autumn D. Angelus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Principal Biologist<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Autumn is responsible for the Equipment Lease, BioControl, and Airspray Programs. Autumn has been involved in mosquito control since 2004. She spent years as a seasonal for Salem County Mosquito Commission before becoming their Biologist and then Entomologist. She has a BS in Biological Sciences from Rowan University an MS in Entomology from University of Florida, and a Graduate Certificate in Medical Entomology. Autumn\u2019s family, pets, and garden keep her busy after work and on weekends.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Michael T. Hoban<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biologist Trainee<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael joined mosquito control in 2024. He has a BS in Biological Sciences and an MS in Complex Biological Systems, both from Rowan University. While at Rowan, he did research with insects and is excited to work with these animals in the upcoming seasons. Outside of work, you\u2019ll find him on a hike, in the garden, or browsing a local craft store.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Michael Tutela<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biologist Trainee<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mike joined OMCC in 2024, making his debut in the world of mosquito control. He has a BA in Biology from Stockton University, focusing on the biodiversity and ecological systems in New Jersey. Mike likes to spend his free time cooking, working out, or catching up on his never ending reading and watch lists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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