Personnel News

Grigg Brothers has added international turfgrass and plant nutrient expert John Steinbacher to its management staff. Going forward, Steinbacher will be in charge of the foliar fertilizer firm’s International Division. Steinbacher’s resume is impressive. He holds a bachelor’s degree with...

The Scotts Company LLC announced a new organizational structure for the North America Professional Business Group’s marketing team. Scotts Professional markets specialty fertilizers and plant protection products to the commercial horticulture industry, including greenhouses, nurseries and landscape professionals, as well...

Twin Falls, ID–Grigg Brothers Foliar Fertilizers has named Michael Steve its Technical Representative for the U.S. Southwest.   Steve will be based in Wellton, Ariz., just outside of Yuma, and will cover Hawaii, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Southern Utah, and...

Indianapolis, IN–Dow AgroSciences announces several changes to its turf and ornamental business division. Raymond Miller has been named the specialist for the nursery and greenhouse markets. Ryan Messner and Brian Dockery have joined the group as sales representatives, providing support...

Montreal, Canada–FieldTurf Tarkett has appointed Joe Fields as Chief Executive Officer. He is taking over the position from David Moszkowski, who will remain the Chief Operating Officer of the company. Moszkowski succeeded the late John Gilman, who was an industry icon and a pioneer of the sand and rubber infilled FieldTurf...

King of Prussia, PA–Advanced Sensor Technology, Inc., the pioneer and premier provider of wireless soil sensing technology, recently hired Joseph Cahill as its chief financial officer and chief operating officer, making him responsible for directing the company’s financial and day-to-day...

Agrium Advanced Technologies is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Adrian Mezenberg as manager, customer service at their Brantford, Ontario, office.  Mezenberg’s role will include leading and managing customer service, logistics and transportation to move products to customers globally,...

On Feb. 1, Wright Manufacturing announced the appointment of Shawn Wolf to president — a position held by Bill Wright since he founded the company in 1981.  “I have had the pleasure of working closely with Shawn during his tenure...

Scag Power Equipment recently made several key personnel changes, including the promotion of John Crowson to president, effective March 1. A 23-year veteran of the outdoor power equipment industry and a member of Scag’s sales and marketing team since coming...

PBI/Gordon Corporation announced that William “Bill” Brocker, vice president of marketing, retired from that position. Brocker will remain involved at PBI/Gordon as a technical advisor. Brocker joined PBI/Gordon in 1979 as a representative for the Concentrates Sales division later becoming...