Harrell’s appoints Jack Harrell III as new CEO and chairman of the board
Harrell’s appointed its current President and Chief Operating Officer, Jack Harrell III, as its new CEO and chairman of the board, in addition to his current title of president of the company.
Harrell III succeeds his father and former CEO and Chairman of the Board, Jack Harrell Jr., after his recent passing. Harrell III was elected unanimously by the Harrell’s board of directors.
“It is an honor to take on this new leadership role. To be the 4th generation Harrell to lead this company means a great deal to me,” Harrell III said. “Following in the footsteps of my great-grandfather, grandfather and father is a tall task and one I do not take lightly. It is impossible to replace my father, but I will work every day to honor the legacy and culture he created by doing all the things he taught me and instilled in me. I look forward to continuing to work with our Vice Chairman, Dave Schermerhorn, as my father did for the last 20 years. It is an incredible honor to get to lead this great team at Harrell’s.”
Harrell III has 15 years of experience, including serving in the positions of COO and president of Harrell’s.
“The board was very happy to elect Jack Harrell III as chairman and CEO of Harrell’s at its meeting this week,” said John Attaway, a member of Harrell’s board. “We have the utmost confidence in Jack and his ability to continue to maintain the traditions and success of his Father before him.”
In addition to being a distributor of branded fungicides, herbicides and insecticides, Harrell’s produces custom-blended fertilizers, specialty liquids and wetting agents. According to the company, Harrell’s guarantees stringent quality control procedures, tight manufacturing specifications and careful selection of raw materials for each product that carries the Harrell’s name. Harrell’s is also the exclusive United States owner, formulator and distributor of all Polyon-branded products.