Harrell’s, manufacturer and supplier of performance-based turf and ornamental products, is pleased to announce the expansion of the Golf Division in the Central Virginia area to increase support to customers in the golf market in that region. In addition Harrell’s celebrates a retirement, facilitates territory manger relocation and adds four new territory managers to support existing territories.
Starting in the north part of the country, Harrell’s is pleased to welcome Kevin Montgomery to the growing Chicago region. Matt Gregg will relocate from his territory in Central Florida to facilitate expansion to Central Virginia and Chris Simon will join the team in the Charlotte, NC region, while we congratulate Donny Akin on his forthcoming retirement and we support Jamie Zakary in his relocation from Atlanta, GA to the Florida Panhandle. We’re pleased to announce Casey Rowell has joined the team filling Zakary’s former territory in Atlanta, GA and we welcome Sean Klotzbach to Gregg’s former territory in Central Florida.
“With the expansion to Central Virginia, we are in a better position to provide quality customer service and agronomic technical support to our customers of this region. We seek to maintain a high level of customer care and we’re pleased to have such a line-up of technically talented territory managers to help our customers with all of their agronomic needs,” says Greg Nicoll, Vice President of the Golf Division. “Serving our customer’s needs comes first and foremost. Adding to our golf team will further our mission.”
Kevin Montgomery, Chicago, IL
Kevin comes to Harrell’s with nearly 16 years of experience in the industry working with John Deer Landscapes. He graduated from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton GA with an AA degree in Environmental Horticulture Management with an emphasis in Golf Turf Management.
Matt Gregg, Central VA
Matt has been with Harrell’s since May 2003 working in the Central Florida/Ridge region. With a BS in Turfgrass and a MS in Plant and Environmental Sciences both from Clemson University coupled with 9 years of experience with Harrell’s, Matt is a valuable resource to central Virginia.
Chris Simon, Charlotte, NC
With over 14 years in the industry, Chris comes to us from Signal Mountain Golf and Country Club where he has been superintendent since 2005. Chris holds a B.S. degree in Agronomy and Soils from Auburn. His extensive experience working on golf courses will aid him in meeting the needs of superintendents in the Charlotte area.
Jamie Zakary, Florida Panhandle
Jamie has been with Harrell’s for the last five years working in the NW GA territory. Due to Donny Akin’s forthcoming retirement at the end of this year, we are pleased to reposition Jamie to the Florida Panhandle. Jamie graduated from Auburn University with a BS in Agronomy and Soils and Turfgrass Management. Prior to joining Harrell’s, Jamie spent ten years gaining valuable experience holding a myriad of positions with golf courses in Florida, Texas and Alabama. We are enthusiastic about Jamie’s move to the FL Panhandle!
Casey Rowell, Atlanta, GA
Casey hails from the great state of Alabama and graduated from Auburn University with BS degrees in Agronomy and Science. He has worked in the industry for 11 years, most recently as a Superintendent at Limestone Springs Golf Club, where he has been a loyal Harrell’s customer. Because he understands what superintendents are up against in every season, and because he is passionate about our industry, we believe Casey will be able to step right in and serve Jamie Zakary’s customers in the NW GA territory.
Sean Klotzbach, Central FL
Preparing to replace Matt Gregg, Sean joins the Harrell’s team as Territory Manager for the Central Florida/Ridge Region. A graduate of Rutgers University, Sean holds a BS in Plant Science. With 20 years of experience working as Golf Course Superintendent in both Florida and New Jersey, Sean is ready to serve and meet the needs of Harrell’s customers in the Central Ridge region.