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ASBA announces new Certified Builders
ASBA is pleased to announce the following individuals have successfully completed all requirements to become certified builders:
Personnel News
Barenbrug USA appoints James Schneider as CEO
Current CEO John Thyssen said, "James Schneider brings a great deal of experience and knowledge to Barenbrug USA. James has managed JB Instant Lawn and Nursery as a CEO for 3 years through one of the toughest times of that industry."
Troche named director of sales and marketing, turf, for Netafim USA
Irrigation industry professional Mauricio Troche has been promoted to National Sales and Marketing Director of the Netafim USA Landscape and Turf Division, announced Michael Dowgert, Netafim USA Director of Marketing.
Barenbrug USA hires new marketing coordinator & Midwest turf territory manager
Barenbrug USA has hired Samantha Miller as their new marketing coordinator and Chris Quinlan as the new turf territory manager for the Midwest region.
Terry Plagmann elected president of Tee-2-Green
Plagmann, who previously held the office of secretary and has been president of the Penncross Bentgrass Growers Association for more than three decades, was nominated as the new president of Tee-2-Green during the organization's annual meeting of stockholders.
Petta named head of Valent USA’s Biorational business unit
Valent U.S.A. Corporation announced that Jim Petta has been promoted to manager of its biorational business unit. This business unit is responsible for the company's growing portfolio of biological crop protection and crop enhancement products for agriculture in North America. Petta previously led the Valent U.S.A. aquatics business.
Bayer CropScience announces Galliou as President of Environmental Science Division North America
Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, announced the appointment of Gilles Galliou as president of the Environmental Science division North America. Galliou brings to this role more than 20 years of experience in global and US agribusiness, a long history with Bayer, and a vision to lead the Environmental Science division in delivering innovative solutions that foster healthy environments where people live, work and play.
Grosman, Dicks join Arborjet technical team
Arborjet has announced the addition of two new team members. Don Grosman, who has joined the company as Technology Advancement Manager and Trent Dicks, who will serve as Atlantic Regional Technical Manager, will support the company's continued growth in the invasive pest management and plant health business across the country.
Bayer CropScience expands team of technical specialists serving the turf market
Settle will focus primarily on providing scientific expertise to customers in the southeastern and southwestern US, and helping transition new products from development to market.
Erik Sides appointed as executive director of the EETC
Erik Sides has been in the power equipment industry for the past 15 years, working as a training manager for Jacobsen. In addition to developing technical training programs, manuals and videos for turf equipment, Erik also worked closely with engine manufacturers including Kubota, Briggs & Stratton and others.