Personnel News Updates!
Audubon International Founder and Board President announces retirement
Ronald G. Dodson is retiring from Audubon International after serving as the organization's founder and president of the board for more than 25 years.
Personnel News
Lebanon Seaboard assembles turf scientist team to lead product development efforts
Lebanon Seaboard Corporation has assembled a team of highly experienced turf scientists to lead the development of its product lineup. The team consists of three widely recognized names in the turf industry: Dr. Michael Kernan, Dr. Clark Throssell and Dr. Thomas Fermanian.
Johnson named Director – Golf Marketing and Strategy for E-Z-GO
E-Z-GO announced that Gary Johnson has been named Director, Golf Marketing and Strategy for E-Z-GO. As director, Johnson is responsible for all marketing efforts for E-Z-GO's golf business, its RXV and TXT fleet golf cars, and Cushman utility vehicles in the golf and turf markets.
Turfgrass Information Center staffing change
Aaron Tomak, who had been with TIC since July 2010, accepted a different position in the Michigan State University Libraries. For now, the roles Aaron filled will be handled by Elisabeth Mabie and Mike Schury.
FMC Professional Solutions names Jason Mulcahy as turf and ornamental market specialist in FLA
Mulcahy will provide sales and technical support for the turf and ornamental segment in Florida, as well as collaborate with the FMC Professional Solutions pest management team within the territory. He will also work closely with distribution and key professional customers.
KIOTI Tractor names Douglas Earwood Director of Sales and Marketing
Earwood will be responsible for driving KIOTI Tractor's sales and marketing strategies to increase market share and revenue growth. Earwood will also be responsible for overseeing dealer recruitment and development to ensure KIOTI Tractor has quality dealerships in locations for customers across the United States and Canada.
Irrigation Association welcomes new president
The Irrigation Association (IA) welcomed Robert D. Dobson, of Middletown Sprinkler Co. in Port Monmouth, N.J. as IA president.
AQUATROLS hires Mike Bandy as new North American sales manager
Bandy joins the Aquatrols team with more than 20 years of experience in the green industry. He has previously served in management roles with Clearly Chemical, The Scotts Company, and most recently The Andersons, Inc.
Profile Products hires Marden as Sports Field Market Development Manager
Marden will be responsible for supporting Turface educational efforts, industry partnerships, and consulting with key customers, distributors and landscape architects.
Agrium Advanced Technologies adds two to sales and marketing team
Agrium Advanced Technologies announced the addition of Ben Cicora and Ken Klopp to the Product Marketing team at its Loveland, CO headquarters.