Tyler Enterprises hires Scot Spier, CGCS
Tyler Enterprises, the turf products division of Masterblend International, has added Scot Spier, CGCS, to its turf products sales team. He will be responsible for business development and sales of both nutritional and plant protectant products for the golf, lawn care and sports turf markets in the northern and western suburbs of Chicago.
Spier’s career spans 20 years in turfgrass nutrition and ornamental supply sales and consulting and more than eight years as a golf course superintendent. Tyler Enterprises says this experience gives Spier a unique, firsthand knowledge of turfgrass maintenance and business management challenges. The company said his experience also will help superintendents and grounds managers accurately diagnose problems and develop comprehensive solutions that promote healthy turf while respecting and maximizing ROI.
He earned a B.S. in ornamental horticulture from the University of Illinois and is a certified golf course superintendent (CGCS). He is an active member in several golf course superintendent organizations including the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, Midwest Association of Golf Course Superintendent and North West Illinois Golf Course Superintendents Association.
“Scot has always been recognized as a knowledgeable and professional salesman in the industry,” said Scott Kuebel, vice president at Tyler Enterprises. “We are thrilled to add him to our team and expand our customer base in the Chicagoland and regional market.”