Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) named Kyle Calhoon, sports turf manager at the Hartford Yard Goats (Hartford, Conn.), its sixth annual “Mowing Patterns Contest” winner. Calhoon was selected via a Facebook voting contest from Oct. 22 to Nov. 23 for his intricate design at Dunkin’ Donuts Park, home to the Hartford Yard Goats (Double-A, Colorado Rockies). “Kyle continues to elevate... read more
The Turf and Ornamental business of Bayer, within the company’s Crop Science division, appointed four to leadership positions. The following staffing appointments will be effective as of Jan. 1, 2019: Kayla Brugman, plant health and disease management portfolio manager; Mike Hirvela, customer marketing manager, golf and sports turf segment; John Wendorf, customer marketing manager, lawn care and ornamentals segments; and... read more
SiteOne Landscape Supply launched a mobile-friendly e-commerce website that allows customers to place orders from anywhere, any time. Customers can search product availability and place orders for pickup or delivery on the website 24/7. To take advantage of the website’s capabilities, users must register for an online account. “The new SiteOne.com is a major step forward in customer convenience,” said Doug... read more
PBI-Gordon Corp. named Steve Clifford as its new COO. The change became effective July 31. He was previously an audit partner and the managing partner of Ernst & Young’s Kansas City office from 1999 through his retirement in 2015. Clifford has served as an advisory director on the PBI-Gordon board of directors since his retirement in 2015. In addition to... read more
The Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Conference and Show will take place Dec. 3 – 6 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Thinking of making the trip to Buckeye nation? Here’s a rundown of what you need to know about this year’s event: The keynote Connecting the workplace and life through F.U.N.! Dec. 4 | 2:15 p.m. This year’s... read more
