Movers & Shakers
Ewing Irrigation, Golf & Industrial has appointed Chris Wright as water management and conservation advisor for the Western United States. Wright holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from the University of Utah.
Chris Wright
Irrigation industry veteran Glenda Single has joined AMC Industries, a distributor of residential, commercial and golf irrigation equipment to lead the company?EUR??,,????'???s expansion into the Dallas/Fort Worth market. Single brings over 20 years of experience as an irrigation contractor and consultant to her new position at AMC.
T. Christy Enterprises has appointed Michael Snouse as national sales manager for its branded products sold into the irrigation, waterworks, plumbing and pool/spa markets. Snouse holds a BS in communications and marketing from Appalachia State University in Boone, N.C.
The California Building Industry Foundation (CBIF) Hall of Fame has selected Michael McGee, Pardee Homes?EUR??,,????'??? president and CEO, as a 2007 Hall of Fame Inductee. CBIF?EUR??,,????'???s Hall of Fame includes 156 men and women credited with long-term advancement of home building, construction, development, marketing, finance or related services within the building industry in California.
Michael McGee
Bandit Industries introduced Dick Edwards as a new regional sales representative for the West Coast. Edwards has worked in the chipper and grinder sales, service and parts industry for almost 30 years. Edwards will be on hand to answer questions concerning Bandit?EUR??,,????'???s entire product line.
Juan Carlos Vila, president and CEO of Vila & Son Landscaping, Corp., recently accepted the Latin Builders Association (LBA) Award of Excellence in the category of Landscape Contractor as well as the coveted Director of the Year Award. Vila & Son is a full service landscape contractor with over 700 employees based out of five locations.
Juan Carlos Vila
Aquarius Brands, Inc. (A Jain Company), announced that it is moving its Ontario, Calif. operations to Fresno, Calif. by the end of 2007. Aquarius has signed a 20-year lease with an option to purchase the property it currently occupies at 2851 E Florence Avenue. Aquarius currently operates an 112,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Fresno.
Savio Engineering and National Wildlife Federation are joining forces on a national promotional campaign offering pond owners an opportunity to purchase one of several new pond kits and create a NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat in the process.
LASCO would like to announce the addition of Ron Modugno as the western regional sales manager. Ron is an industry veteran with 15 years of experience at KBI, Inc, a manufacturer of specialty plastic pipefittings and valves. During his tenure at KBI, he served as vice president for sales and marketing. He completed his bachelor of sales in industrial engineering from California State University ?EUR??,,????'??? Northridge.
Ron Modugno
FECON announced Darden Whitaker as customer services manager. FECON manufactures Bull Hog??????oe mulchers, FTX track carriers, tree shears, grapples and stump grinders. Whitaker comes to FECON with over 17 years experience.
Darden Whitaker
Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting announced the appointment of Lewis Mello as district sales manager, Southwest region. Before joining Vista, Mello was a branch manager for Aqua-Flo Supply, a distributor of Vista products in Southern California.
Weathermatic, a landscape industry leader in smart irrigation technology, announced the acquisition of Salco, a well-known manufacturer of low volume products for residential, commercial and municipal installations.
Texas came up the big winner in lighting manufacturer Luraline?EUR??,,????'???s Annual Sales Achievement Awards, with two of the top three agencies hailing from the Lone Star State. The Lighting Alliance of Dallas and Lumen FX of Billings, Mont., were among the winners.
Generation Brands, a decorative lighting manufacturer announced recently the appointment of Steve Harriott as president of its Encompass Lighting Group (ELG). Harriott previously served as vice president of sales and marketing.
Brian Johnson has been named marketing manager at BCI Burke. In his new position, Johnson will oversee all marketing and communications initiatives for the company. He joins the team with over seven years of sales, marketing and product development experience in the industry.
Brian Johnson
Rain Bird Corporation has announced the winner of its 2007 Intelligent Use of Water (IUOW) Scholarship, which supports students committed to water conservation. The winner is Lauren M?EUR??,,????'???Lynn Lehrmann. She is third-year student at Texas A&M University, majoring in landscape architecture and minoring in horticulture.
