HAPPENINGS
GO Seed Welcomes Jack Peiper to its Research Team GO Seed welcomed Jack Pieper to their team as a Research Agronomist in February. Jack, an agronomy professional with a background in sustainable agriculture research, joined to spearhead the Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities program led by GO Seed, “Cover Crop Seed Production Grown with Climate Smart Wheat." Jack grew up on his family farm in southeast Iowa and went on to earn dual degrees in Agronomy and Global Resource Systems from Iowa State University, followed by a master's degree at Oregon State University.
Monarch Tractor Expands Sales Team & Announces European Demo Tour Monarch Tractor, reports that, after an eager welcome at the TPI Conference & Field Day in Orlando, they are expanding the availability of their MK-V electric tractor by increasing the size of their sales team and growing a nationwide dealer network across the U.S. “Providing nationwide deliveries of the MK-V tractor ensures that farmers across the entire United States can access smart, electric equipment that increases profitability,” says Praveen Penmentsa, CEO and co-founder of Monarch Tractor. “Tis empowers farmers to embrace more sustainable and profitable farming solutions.” On a global scale, Monarch is announcing a roll-out of an all- European demonstration tour. Te tour aims to showcase a series of product demonstrations of the MK-V’s sustainable and smart technologies across numerous farms, starting in France and followed by a growing list of additional destinations. Te MK-V is a fully electric, driver-optional (autonomous), smart tractor that combines electrification, automation, machine learning, and data analysis to enhance farmers’ existing operations, cut overhead costs, reduce emissions, increase labor productivity, and improve safety.
Sod Solutions Hires Sam Greenwood for Sod Sales and Development
Sod Solutions announced, in a February press release, the hiring of Sam Greenwood to pursue Sod Sales and Development actively. Greenwood has over 40 years of experience in the turfgrass industry and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise into his new position. “I look forward to furthering Sod Solutions’ reach in the sod industry through expanding the sports venues that our grasses are in and
strengthening our relationships within the industry. I am excited to be on the Sod Solutions team. I have worked alongside the company since it was started and have always been impressed with how they do business,” Greenwood said. Sam Greenwood's role at Sod Solutions will involve leveraging his extensive experience to enhance product development, client relations, and strategic growth initiatives. Greenwood’s career spans from 1983-2010 as a Sports Turf Manager at Quality Turf, where he was responsible for major
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installations, including Raymond James Stadium, to his role as National Production Manager for Golf and Sports Turf at Bethel Farms from 2010 to 2023. At Bethel Farms, he played a pivotal role in expanding bermudagrasses and growing the sales division significantly. His profound understanding of the turfgrass industry, coupled with his extensive network ranging from golf courses to sports fields and public municipalities, makes Greenwood an asset to the Sod Solutions team. Sam's involvement in prestigious projects like the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, Daytona 500, and various golf course renovations showcases his ability to handle high-profile turfgrass needs with excellence.
Turface Athletics® Turface Athletics®
Announces All-Star Distributor Awards announced their “All-Star Distributor
Awards” in March. Tese awards recognize their top distributors, regionally and nationally. Tey highlight growth and endurance. Te Grand Slam Growth Award, which goes to the highest volume growth in each of their five regions, went to: Corbin Turf, WS Connelly, Advanced Turf Solutions (ATS), BWI, and SiteOne. Te Ace Award, which honors individual growth, went to: Chris Ball - Ewing, Derik Cataldi - W.S. Connelly/ Landscape Supply, Brian Winka - ATS, Glenn Lucas - SiteOne, and Brad Garrison - Ewing. Te Grit Award is all about endurance and steady growth and is awarded to a 2nd-3rd tier distributor. Tis year’s winners were Atlanta Athletics, Seedway LLC, AgriTurf, Inc, Mattox Services - Aberdeen, MS, and Sierra Pacific Turf Co. Inc. Te Elite Team Award highlighted the highest growth from a single company nationally, won this year by ATS. Lastly, the Legacy Award, awarded to one distributor leader who exemplifies Turface loyalty, went to Frank Lopez of SiteOne. Turface®
products and services maximize sports field safety and
performance—from field and turf conditioners to clay solutions— and are sold through a network of distributors around the world. “It’s important to recognize people on your team who help you achieve success,” said Jason Lovell of Profile®
Products, manufacturer
of Turface. “Like an all-star athlete, these distributors and individuals have gone above and beyond, with passion and hard work, and they deserve the spotlight! We couldn’t be the leader we are in the industry today without our distributors.”
SFMA Announces 2024 Board of Directors A Sports Field Management Association (SFMA) press release reports that Sun Roesslein, CSFM, who assumed the role of president in 2023 has now entered her second term. Te association will maintain its course under Laura Simmone, who entered her second year as the association’s CEO. “I am honored to serve a second term as SFMA president alongside the dedicated members of the 2024 board of directors,” Roesslein said. “Together, we will work this year to further our strategic plan initiatives which involve positioning our members as the experts in field maintenance, cultivating inclusivity and diversity within our profession, and spreading awareness to attract emerging professionals to the sports field management industry.”
TPI Turf News May/June 2024
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