Arborjet, Ecologel announces five new hires

Arborjet and Ecologel announced five new hires, positions ranging from director of commercial sales to business development associate.

Zachary Peterson was appointed as midwest regional sales manager for Arborjet and Ecologel. He will support the commercial turf markets across the Midwest region. Peterson received a degree in turfgrass management from Purdue University. He was the grounds manager for the Milwaukee Brewers for the past five years.

Mark Andrews, director of commercial sales, will now lead an initiative to expand sales opportunities in Canada. He will continue his efforts to support sales in the horticulture, agriculture and landscape markets.

Nicole Speros was hired as the in-house sales and marketing associate for Arborjet. Speros double majored in communications and criminology at Stonehill College.

Taylor Grant recently joined Ecologel Solutions as a business development associate. Grant received a degree from the University of Florida in food and resource economics, as well as a master’s degree in international business. She was selected to join the university’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) Leadership Institute and CALS Ambassador Program.

Jennifer McLaughlin joined Ecologel as an administrative assistant for the company’s Ocala headquarters. McLaughlin brings seven years of experience in bookkeeping and administrative support.