On The Move

Jennifer Zurko

Ball Seed  
Karen Brown has been hired as a Ball Sales Rep in British Columbia, covering the Upper Fraser Valley, Northern British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. Karen comes to Ball with an excellent background for the job.  After earning her Diploma at Nova Scotia Agricultural College with High Honors, Karen went into her husband’s family wholesale and retail growing operation. Karen became the head grower for the plug and rooting station part of the business, which shipped product throughout Atlantic Canada. In 2008, Karen moved with her family to British Columbia, where she became a Territory Manager for JVK Ltd.

Dosatron International  
Dosatron has named Curtis Wendling (pictured left), Regional Sales Manager. Curtis recently graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Marketing and was active in the National Strategic Selling Institute where he was a Key Account Manager and helped create a system designed to help students succeed at university career fairs.

Emerald Coast Growers  
Emerald Coast Growers has released the latest edition of their popular Resource Guide both in print and online. With a user-friendly design targeted with grower and broker buying habits in mind, the Guide features varietal and marketing information for one of the industry’s largest selections of perennials, grasses and tropicals. Paired with current and future availability updated daily on www.ecgrowers.com, the Guide continues to be a vital part of product selection building. For more information, call (877) 804-7277 or visit www.ecgrowers.com.

Florensis  
Florensis has a newly designed website—www.florensis.com— that’s available in Dutch, German and English and offers visitors a clear overview of Florensis information, from their history to the continuous changes in the field of R&D to their products. There’s a convenient online ordering system, where customers can place an online order in three easy steps.

Mariani Landscape  
Frank Mariani Jr. was recently promoted to Manager, West Branch at Mariani Landscape. Frank was previously the Manager of Transitioning Landscape Clients at Mariani Landscape. In this new role, Frank will be responsible for the overall performance of the maintenance business for Mariani Landscape’s West Branch, which has been serving the Western Suburbs of Illinois for over 20 years.

Pleasant View Gardens   
Pleasant View Gardens has hired David Martin (pictured left), as territory sales manager for the Northeast. His new responsibilities include account management, new product launches, territory management and expansion, and production planning, as well as industry relations, operations, and personnel management. Starting his career in horticulture as a sales representative for Vaughan’s Seed (Novartis), David ran his family farm, greenhouse operation, garden center and farm market, called Red Brick Farm, for over four years. Following his time at Red Brick Farm, Martin became a sales representative for Syngenta, where he managed more than 125 accounts in the Northeast.

SHS Griffin   
SHS Griffin has announced the release of its annual seed and plant catalog for the 2015-16 season. Available in both print and digital formats, the 2016 catalog features more than 400 new and improved varieties from the industry’s leading breeders. The 262-page print catalog content covers the company’s full seed portfolio—more than 3,400 cultivars of annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, herbs and vegetables. For the first time, SHS Griffin has added a range of digital-only bonus content: detailed crop culture, quick reference guides and other tools to enhance grower success. The SHS Griffin 2016 catalog is available now for digital download at www.shsgriffin.com. The digital edition is suitable for use on computers and tablets. Print catalogs are available through your local SHS Griffin sales representative or by calling (800) 323-7253.

Syngenta Flowers  
Syngenta Flowers has launched the Syngenta Flowers app for iPad and Android tablets. The app includes everything you need to know about all Syngenta annual and perennial flower varieties, including descriptions, photos and cultural information. Plus, you get a list of wholesale brokers and root ‘n’ sell locations. To download for free, visit the iTunes or Google Play app stores and search “Syngenta Flowers.”

Syngenta   
Syngenta announced the addition of two new territory managers to its Turf and Ornamental business. Adam Garr will be working with turf customers in the lower peninsula of Michigan, while Chris Threadgill will be responsible for ornamental business in 13 Midwestern states.

Adam joins Syngenta with 16 years of experience in the turf industry. For the past 12 years, he has worked at Plum Hollow Country Club in Southfield, Michigan, serving as the golf course superintendent for the last six years.

Chris joins Syngenta with more than 28 years of experience in the horticulture industry. He has held multiple sales and sales management positions at The Scotts Company. Most recently, he has worked with growers in a sales territory for Valent U.S.A. Corporation. GT