Jacobsen names Rob Cooke eastern Canada territory sales manager

Jacobsen, a Textron Inc. company, named Rob Cooke territory sales manager.

As a part of Jacobsen’s sales team, Cooke will be responsible for supporting dealers and customers in eastern Canada, according to the company, and will be based in Ontario.

Cooke brings over 17 years of experience in the golf and municipal markets, serving a variety of sales and service roles at Vanden Bussche Irrigation, Rain Bird Canada, SMART Watering Systems, and Holmes Irrigation/Aqua Turf Canada.

Cooke graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Glendon College of York University with French as a second language. He is also a certified irrigation designer, water conservation manager, landscape irrigation auditor and irrigation contractor.

“This position is critical for Jacobsen as we continue to develop and grow long-term relationships with dealers, customers and associations in eastern Canada,” said Ric Stone, VP of sales and marketing for Jacobsen. “Rob’s golf irrigation background has given him a great understanding of the Canadian turf industry and will help us expand our reach in eastern Canada.”