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GCSANC names annual award winners

February 4, 2015 By Grant Gannon

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of Northern California (GCSANC) named its annual award winners for contributions to the golf industry during the 2015 GCSANC Annual Meeting on Jan. 14 at Metropolitan Golf Links in Oakland, Calif. Kevin Breen, CGCS, of La ...

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Planet Turf adds turfgrass sales specialist

February 3, 2015 By Joelle Harms

Planet Turf, a company specializing in professional turfgrass maintenance products and consulting services, has named Kelly Bowen its turfgrass sales specialist for the Pacific Northwest. “Kelly is a dedicated professional with experience in landscaping, golf maintenance and sales,” says Jim Connolly, president ...

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Residex adds Helt as turf division director

January 29, 2015 By Grant Gannon

Residex, a professional pest control and turfgrass management supply distributor, named David Helt its turf division director. In his new role, Helt will focus on increasing Residex’s branded, generic and proprietary turf products exposure and profit in the United States. ...

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Amvac appoints Bob Trogele to COO, executive VP

January 26, 2015 By Joelle Harms

American Vanguard named Ulrich (Bob) Trogele, Ph.D., to chief operating officer (COO) and executive vice president of its principal operating subsidiary, Amvac Chemical, effective immediately. In this position, Trogele will focus on growing the business across multiple product lines and geographies. As COO, ...

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CSI appoints new southwest area manager for Quali-Pro

January 23, 2015 By Joelle Harms

Control Solutions (CSI) named Jim Davis as southwest area manager for its Quali-Pro division. Davis has 35 years of turf and ornamental experience. He has worked in distribution sales and management in Arizona and California. He has also worked in manufacturing sales and management in various capacities ...

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Annika Sorenstam partners with Capillary Concrete