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Sod Solutions Hires Greenwood for Sod Sales & Development
Sod Solutions has announced the hiring of Sam Greenwood to pursue Sod Sales and Development actively. With 40+ years of experience in the turf industry, Greenwood 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. Greenwood’s career spans from 1983-2010. As a Sports Turf Manager at Quality Turf, he was responsible for major installations, including Raymond James Stadium. He also worked 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. Greenwood has a profound understanding of the turfgrass industry. He also has an extensive network ranging from golf courses to sports fields and public municipalities. Greenwood is an asset to the Sod Solutions team. His involvement in projects like the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and the Daytona 500 showcase his handling of high-profile turfgrass needs. “We are excited to welcome Sam Greenwood to Sod Solutions. His remarkable experience and deep industry relationships are vital to our commitment to delivering top-quality turf solutions to our clients,” said Sod Solutions Chief Operating Officer Christian Broucqsault. “Sam’s ...
Sod Solutions Hires Greenwood for Sod Sales & Development
Sod Solutions has announced the hiring of Sam Greenwood to pursue Sod Sales and Development actively. With 40+ years of experience in the turf industry, Greenwood 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. Greenwood’s career spans from 1983-2010. As a Sports Turf Manager at Quality Turf, he was responsible for major installations, including Raymond James Stadium. He also worked 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. Greenwood has a profound understanding of the turfgrass industry. He also has an extensive network ranging from golf courses to sports fields and public municipalities. Greenwood is an asset to the Sod Solutions team. His involvement in projects like the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and the Daytona 500 showcase his handling of high-profile turfgrass needs. “We are excited to welcome Sam Greenwood to Sod Solutions. His remarkable experience and deep industry relationships are vital to our commitment to delivering top-quality turf solutions to our clients,” said Sod Solutions Chief Operating Officer Christian Broucqsault. “Sam’s ...
Central Turf & Irrigation Supply Appoints New Business Director
Central Turf & Irrigation Supply Inc., a North American customer-focused wholesale distributor of green industry and landscape supplies, has announced the appointment of its Turf Category-Chemical Director, Austin Marsteller. He has taken on the new executive leadership position of Turf Category Business Director as of January 1, 2024. With employee growth and development as a core company value, internal promotions are an integral part of Central’s focus and commitment to its team members. As of a result of Austin’s efforts and clear vision for the turf category, along with his degree in Turfgrass Science from Penn State University and an MBA from Louisiana State University Shreveport, Marsteller continues to be a tremendous asset to Central’s rapidly growing turf division. Before joining Central Turf & Irrigation Supply his career was heavily focused in turf and ornamental on the manufacturer side. Furthermore, Marsteller’s innovative emphasis on customer satisfaction from a key account management and sales standpoint, make him uniquely qualified for this role. “We couldn’t be more excited as Austin Marsteller expands his role, and the role of the turf category, here at Central. We are always looking to innovate and improve so that we can meet and exceed the needs of our customers and employees,” said Anthony Luciano, VP of Sales & Marketing for Central Turf & Irrigation Supply. “I am confident with this new position that Austin will continue to be focused on the future growth of the category. Ensuring that both our internal sales teams, and our customers, have ...
