Jim Blome was named executive vice president (EVP) and chief operating officer (COO) of Valent U.S.A. Corporation. In his new role, Blome will oversee all day-to-day operations of the company's growing agricultural, professional and consumer products business units in the United States and Canada.
Redexim Charterhouse Inc. announced the hiring of a new account manager, Drew Williams, for its factory direct store, Redexim Turf Products in Fenton, MO.
The Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association (TOCA) awarded its 2009 Environmental Communicator of the Year award to Drs. Larry Stowell and Wendy Gelernter, the founders of PACE Turf.
Bill Kubly, founder of Landscapes Unlimited, Inc., was awarded the American Society of Irrigation Consultants' 2009 Roy Williams Memorial Award at this year's annual conference in St. Augustine, FL.
FieldTurf has added Jeff Utter to its network of sales representatives, marking the ninth new addition to its sales team in the last two weeks. Jeff will take on the role of regional sales manager in Oklahoma and Arkansas.
As budget constraints pull at the pockets of sports field and golf course professionals, Ewing appoints Heath Schesser to provide turf and agronomic support to sports field managers, grounds crews and golf course superintendents.
