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Frontier Forklifts Joins Donkey Forklifts® Southeast Texas
Donkey Forklifts®
As New Dealer for , an
American-made forklift manufacturer known for its versatile and reliable equipment, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Frontier Forklifts, a trusted leader with over 20 years of experience in material
handling solutions in Southeast Texas. "We are excited to welcome Frontier as our newest dealer for Southeast Texas and look forward to supporting their success in the region," said Bradley Holder, Director of Sales for Donkey Forklifts. As an authorized dealer for Donkey Forklifts, Frontier will now offer customers direct access to Donkey's full range of forklift solutions, backed by the unparalleled service and support that both companies are known for. Tis collaboration aims to meet the growing demand for high-quality material handling equipment in Southern Texas. "After years of partnership in Donkey service and parts, Frontier Forklifts is proud to say we are now the factory-authorized dealer for Donkey equipment sales in the South Texas area," General Manager Brian Harris said. "We are very familiar with the quality of the product line and the courteous and professional support offered by the factory staff. We look forward to helping South Texas with the Donkey product!" Donkey and Frontier Forklifts are eager to combine their expertise to enhance material handling standards in Southeast Texas. For more information about Donkey's products and Frontier Forklifts' services, visit Frontier Forklifts' website at frontierforklifts. com or contact Brian Harris at 281-482-4500, or email sales@
frontierforklifts.com.
LOVING Included as ELEVATE! Tour Option Te NALP offered guided facility tours as an additional, ticketed event at the end of their annual ELEVATE! conference held November 3-6, 2024, in Charlotte, NC. TPI member LOVING was one of the two stops. Smith Grounds Management was the second. As NALP reported, each company is committed to providing their clients with exceptional service while prioritizing their employees’ growth and development. “Tey’ll provide insight as to how they run their businesses from daily operations to training and onboarding to employee engagement and more.”
Kevin Scott Mercer, CGM, CSFM, Announces New Book In an August 14, 2024, email SportsField Management magazine reported: Franklin Publishers announced the upcoming release of “Environmental Solutions for Grounds Management” by Kevin Scott Mercer, CGM, CSFM. With more than 30 years of hands-on experience, Mercer presents a transformative guide that blends environmental stewardship with practical solutions, offering a comprehensive approach to sustainable grounds management. “Environmental Solutions for Grounds Management” covers a wide range of topics, including stormwater management, biodiversity promotion, and innovative soil amendments using food waste and compost tea. Mercer’s strategies are designed to enhance landscapes without compromising the grounds manager program or landscape aesthetics. Tis program will show grounds managers how to reduce
TPI Turf News November/December 2024
stormwater runoff, promote wildlife habitats and pollination areas, and achieve economic returns. Key highlights of the book include: •Practical solutions for reducing stormwater runoff and managing nutrients. • Techniques for fostering biodiversity and creating thriving wildlife habitats. • Innovative approaches to soil amendments and composting. • Case studies and award-winning strategies that have been recognized by the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) and the Sports Field Management Association (SFMA). Whether you are a grounds manager, horticulturist, golf course superintendent, or landscape professional, this book offers invaluable insights to help you achieve sustainable and economically viable grounds management practices. “Environmental Solutions for Grounds Management” is available at
gmesgreen.com, as well as Barnes & Noble, Amazon and other major platforms.
Kirby, Monks Named Interim Co-Directors of NC State Extension
North Carolina State University announced on August 2, 2024, that Sarah Kirby and David Monks became the interim associate deans and directors of NC State Extension when Richard Bonanno departed at the end of August. Te co-directors
will jointly oversee NC State Extension, which offers more than 26,000 educational programs statewide, connecting North Carolinians with NC State’s cutting-edge research to create practical solutions and applications across all 100 counties and the Qualla Boundary. “It has been the honor of my career to lead NC State Extension and serve alongside our experts. Extension will be in good hands with Sarah Kirby and David Monks, both long-time members of the Extension family,” Bonanno said. “Te transition should be seamless and ensure that all of our Extension experts and stakeholders continue to receive the guidance and support they need.” Garey Fox, dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, said that a national search for a new associate dean and director is underway. “For more than 100 years, Extension has been the go-to resource for connecting research and education to communities. It is a vital, thriving arm of our land-grant mission and the university’s largest outreach unit, and we are so appreciative of Rich Bonanno’s leadership at both the college and university levels,” Fox said. “Sarah Kirby and David Monks are veterans of Extension and know it inside and out. Tey will bring crucial insight into their roles as interim associate deans.” Kirby and Monks will share the associate dean and director responsibilities. Kirby will take the lead with administrative duties on campus, acting as an advisor and liaison between the Extension network and CALS leadership. Monks will spearhead work in the field, representing NC State Extension at field days and events, handling speaking engagements off campus, and serving as interim vice provost of outreach and engagement for the university. Tis post was originally published in College of Agriculture and Life Sciences News.
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