Personnel News

In his new role serving the southwest Florida market, McNerney is responsible for driving sales of assigned accounts and distributor branches, as well as building and maintaining relationships with key end users.

Cliff joins the family of STEC Equipment as a Sales Representative based out of the Anderson, SC headquarters. He brings almost 20 years of experience in the turf maintenance industry and holds a BS degree in Turfgrass Science from Eastern Kentucky University.

Julie is tasked with developing new partnerships in targeted markets and strengthening existing relationships, as well as identifying and creating programs that increase demand for Sod Solutions line of turfgrasses and products.

ProGrass, LLC announced that Mark Weightman has been named the new Chief Operating Officer.

James McCurdy, PhD, assistant professor and turfgrass extension specialist at Mississippi State University, is the winner of the 2014 Award of Excellence by the Musser International Turfgrass Foundation.

Dr. Ali Harivandi, environmental horticulturist emeritus, University of California Cooperative Extension, was the honored recipient of the Turfgrass Educator Award of Excellence during the recent TPI 2014 International Education Conference & Field Day.

Starting immediately, Zook will lead Barenbrug USA to further expand its market share globally.

Synthetic Turf International General Manager Dakota Harp announced that Jeffrey McDaniel has joined STI as the division's Regional Account Manager.

Controlled Products, LLC, has hired Kevin Barker to serve as the corporation's Vice President of Marketing and Sales. In this newly created role, Barker will make a significant contribution toward leading the company's growth strategy and brand awareness across all four divisions of Controlled Products.

Certified Golf Course Superintendent Keith A. Ihms, director of grounds maintenance at the Country Club of Little Rock (AR), was elected president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America at the association's annual meeting in Orlando.