People in the news

Published June 22, 2011

People in the news
David Annand to sales representative for Pacific Northwest Territory of Bailey Nurseries.

Jack Shelton retires as president of Pöppelmann Plastics USA. Shelton will continue to serve as a member of the board and on a consulting basis.

Joshua Ogden to South Central Territory Manager of Aquatrols.

Michael Parrella inducted into California Floriculture Hall of Fame.

Colleen Heitzler to president for Aquascape Inc.

Hortica Board of Directors Chairman Jim Leider to retire in February 2012. Will be replaced by Cornelis Boonman. Randy Tagawa to vice chairman of Hortica Board of Directors. Lindley Mann and John Smith, Jr. retire from Hortica Board of Directors. Will be replaced by Bob Otsuka and Ken Young. Mike Odermatt to senior account executive for Kansas, Nebraska and Western Missouri, Hortica Insurance & Employee Benefits.

Jared Barnes, Jennifer Evans, Jennifer Hatalski, Allison Justice, Lori Moshman and Nicole Rud selected for OFA Scholars Program.

Ronnie Holder to Ornamentals Sales Specialist for newly formed Midwest territory, BASF Professional Turf & Ornamentals.

Mark Seguin to North American Marketing Manager for Cuttings, Sakata Ornamentals. Greg Gabrels to Key Account Manager, Sakata Ornamentals.


Deaths
Jim Macy, J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. representative in Illinois and Missouri, passed away March 11.


Business announcements
Harrell’s LLC to relocate warehouse and distribution facilities to Charlotte, North Carolina.

KAT Nurseries opens new location in Ankeny, Iowa.


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