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Kelly Limpert

Kelly Limpert is a graduate of Ohio University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. Her background in online journalism and advertising aids LM in developing a strong online presence.

People on the Move: ASV names new vp; Bayer appoints 2 to T&O team; and more from Davey Tree, ICPI and Massey Services

ASV Holdings, a provider of rubber-tracked compact track loaders and wheeled skid-steer loaders, named Justin Rupar vice president of sales and marketing. Rupar will be responsible for the overall management of sales and marketing and distribution of ASV products worldwide. Rupar joins ASV with more than 25 years of experience from leading global industrial equipment […]

Companies in the News: Stihl breaks ground in Virginia; Doosan Bobcat center receives LEED certification; LandCare holds annual leadership conference; and PBI-Gordon prepares to move

Stihl held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on its new administration building and other campus improvements at Stihl headquarters for the U.S. in Virginia Beach, Va. The $25 million administration building project is part of the company’s investment in growing U.S. operations. In addition, there will be significant improvements to an outdoor […]

People on the Move: Case Construction names new vp; Bayer Turf & Ornamentals segment appoints new sales manager; and more from Arborjet and TCIA

Case Construction Equipment has named Michel Marchand as vice president for North America, replacing Scott Harris who has taken a similar role at Case IH, which focuses on farm equipment. Marchand, who previously served as the regional sales director for Canada, will now oversee all Case Construction operations in North America. “The Case Construction brand […]

People on the Move: Quali-Pro promotes 2; Bayer adds to Green Solutions Team; and more from Massey and Davey Resource Group

Control Solutions (CSI), parent company of Quali-Pro, promoted Nicholas Strain to business director for the Quali-Pro brand, effective March 12. Strain joined the turf group in February 2013 as the company’s Midwest area sales manager. “Nick has fully exhibited the skills and drive to move the turf group forward into the future” said Curtis Clark, executive […]

Startup tips: Finding outdoor power equipment on a budget

We spend a great deal of time sharing how landscape professionals can get the most from dealers. But what about the little guy who is starting out in the industry, who doesn’t know the ins and outs, or even where the nearest dealer is? That’s where retail stores come into play. With hundreds of locations […]

People on the Move: Ewing names new vp; BASF hires new director; PERC promotes from within; and more from Davey, Ruppert Landscape, Massey Services and Canopy Lawn Care

Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply named Tom Childers as its Eastern Division vice president. Childers will lead Ewing’s continued growth and expansion in the eastern U.S., leveraging his more than 26 years of experience in the landscape and green industry. Childers’ experience includes business operations and development, sales and marketing. “Bringing Tom into the Ewing […]

Companies in the News: BrightView rebuilds recreational area for nonprofit; Brandt completes construction of new lab; Lawn Doctor of Grand Rapids under new management

Employees from BrightView’s landscape development, landscape services, and tree company service lines teamed up to build a child-safe recreational area at Ruby’s Place, a nonprofit organization in Hayward, Calif., that provides shelter and support services for people affected by domestic violence and human trafficking. BrightView teams removed the existing structures from the three playground areas […]

Exploring the perks of Proven, a hiring web tool

Have you ever sat in front of your computer and tried to will your job listing out into the world? While you continue to work on your superhuman skills, Proven can help you with the hiring process today. Designed for small business owners, Proven allows users to post job openings to more than 100 job […]

People on the Move: Takeuchi-US hires vp; ASIC names award winners; Davey promotes district manager; and Aspire adds account manager

Takeuchi-US hired Jeff Stewart as vice president and general manager, effective immediately. In the newly created role at the company, Stewart will oversee parts, service, IT, facilities and non-machine related warehouse operations. While Stewart is a new hire, he has previously been employed in various roles with Takeuchi, spending 13 years with the organization. The […]

Handling bad apples in the workplace

Everyone has heard the phrase, “one bad apple spoils the bunch.” And it’s probably more than likely that you’ve seen what one of these bad apples can do to a company if not probably managed. So how can you and your company avoid this? Fit Turf CEO Paul Wagner offers his thoughts.

Best business practices with Fit Turf CEO

Throughout the years, Fit Turf CEO Paul Wagner has picked up many tidbits of advice and had to learn a few lessons the hard way. Tune into this video to find out what bit of advice he finds the most important to share with other industry pros.

What sets Fit Turf apart as a great place to work

To go along with our February cover story, we picked the brain of Fit Turf CEO Paul Wagner to get his take on what sets his company apart in terms of employee retention.

How Fit Turf adapts with the times

Fit Turf CEO Paul Wagner explains why being flexible in the business world is so important and how he is making sure his company adapts with changing trends.

Growth strategies for a new year

Attendees of the 2017 LM Growth Summit discuss specific tactics and strategies their companies are using to grow in 2018.

Companies in the News: Davey expands in Chicago; Target Specialty Products opens branch in Denver

The Davey Tree Expert Co. will be expanding its residential/commercial operations by opening an office in the North Shore area of Chicago. “This new office is going to allow us to provide new clients in the North Shore area with tree and landscape services, while continuing to deliver excellent service to our current clients,” said Geoff […]

What top companies are doing to keep employees engaged

Attendees of the 2017 LM Growth Summit offer an inside look at how their companies are keeping good people by focusing on employee engagement efforts.

People on the Move: Davey appoints Daniel Herms to vp position; NCNLA selects 2 industry pros for its board of directors; and more from Aspire, LandCare, Massey Services and Spring-Green Lawn Care

The Davey Tree Expert Co. appointed Daniel Herms to vice president of research and development. Herms joins the Davey company with more than 30 years of experience and leadership in arboreta and academia. In 1984, he started his career as the director of pest management at Dow Gardens in Midland, Mich. In his time at […]

Keys to providing high quality turf for clients

Attendees of the 2017 LM Growth Summit share their words of wisdom on how to provide the highest quality turf for customers.

Companies in the News: Davey expands in Colorado; Greenworks teams up with distributor; Brilar looks to open 2 new branches

The Davey Tree Expert Co. expanded its residential/commercial operations in Denver. “The need for tree and landscape services in Denver continues to grow,” said Andy Ferguson, regional operations manager of residential and commercial services. “This new office in South Denver allows us to keep up with the growing demand while still providing our clients with excellent […]

Industry pros address green industry challenges

Attendees of the 2017 LM Growth Summit share their perspective on growing public concerns about the chemicals used by green industry pros, weather changes and regulations.

Industry pros reflect on challenges ahead in 2018

During the 2017 LM Growth Summit, we asked attendees to share what they thought were the most pressing issues green industry pros will face in 2018. What topped the list? The challenge of finding and keeping good people. Check out the video to hear their perspective.

People on the Move: Bayer names new T&O global market manager; Douglas Dynamics director gets SIMA designation; and more from Excel Industries and Ruppert Landscape

Environmental Science, a business unit of the Crop Science division of Bayer, named Jose Milan its Turf & Ornamentals global market manager. In this role, Milan will have a global focus on delivering Bayer brand experience for customers in the golf course management, lawn & landscape and production ornamentals markets. “With his deep market knowledge and proven […]

Companies in the News: Greenscapes owner wins All-Star game package; Lush Lawn & Safari Tree expands; and Clean Air Lawn Care celebrates 10 years

The website ECHOMeansBusiness.com named Ron Coleman, owner of Greenscapes Professional Outdoor Services, the winner of its 2018 Major League Baseball All-Star Game Package. ECHO Means Business (EMB) is a web portal, for professionals too network and grow, sponsored by Echo. When EMB launched in April 2017, registrants to the site were eligible to win daily, monthly […]

People on the Move: Bartlett Tree Experts makes a promotion; Ruppert Landscape opens new branch, creates new position

Bartlett Tree Experts promoted Local Managers Jeffery Kish and Erik Johnson to assistant division managers of the company’s Southeast and Metropolitan East Divisions, respectively. Kish previously served as the local manager of Bartlett’s office in Raleigh, N.C. He will now assist Vice President and Division Manager Stephen Johnston in management of 11 offices in the […]

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