The National Association of Landscape Professionals appoints its Foundation Board of Directors slate for 2024-2025. The term starts in October.
Officers:
- President – Joe Ketter, SiteOne Landscape Supply
- President-Elect – Paul Fraynd, LIC, Sun Valley Landscaping
- Secretary/Treasurer – Christianna Denelsbeck, Landscape Workshop
- Immediate Past President – Chris Joyce, Joyce Landscaping
Directors:
- Steve Bromell, Pro Cutters Lawnscapes
- Marcus Duck, Michigan State University
- Jim Funai, PhD, Cuyahoga Community College
- Jon Gohl, The Aspire Software Company
- Angela Hieronimus, Blades of Green Lawn Care
- Mark Hopkins, LandCare
- Bob Jones, Ruppert Landscape
- Roscoe Klausing, LIC, Klausing Group
- Luke Melograno, Mariani Landscape
- Shayne Newman, LIC, YardScapes Landscape Professionals
- Anita Palmer, Sperber Landscape Companies
- Roger Phelps, Stihl
- Terell Weg, MSNW Group
- Cole Weller, Weller Brothers Landscaping
- Don Winsett, Winsett Consulting
- Britt Wood, CEO, NALP
- Executive Director, Jenn Myers
Harrell’s appoints Jack Harrell III as new CEO and chairman of the board
Employee-owned Harrell’s recently announced the appointment of Jack Harrell III as its new CEO and chairman of the board. Harrell currently serves as president and chief operating officer of the company and will retain his title of president.
Jack succeeds his father, former chief executive officer and chairman of the board, Jack Harrell Jr., after his recent passing. The news comes from the company’s corporate office in Lakeland, Fla., where Harrell’s board of directors unanimously elected Jack III.
“The Board was very happy to elect Jack Harrell III as chairman and CEO of Harrell’s,” said Harrell’s Board Member John Attaway. “We have the utmost confidence in Jack and his ability to continue to maintain the traditions and success of his father before him.”
Harrell III has 15 years of experience at the company, including serving as its chief operating officer and president.
“It is an honor to take on this new leadership role. To be the fourth generation Harrell to lead this company means a great deal to me. Following in the footsteps of my great-grandfather, grandfather and father is a tall task and one I do not take lightly,” Harrell III said. “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.”
Massey Services promotes Tim Wiggins to regional manager of Southwest Florida region
Massey Services promoted Tim Wiggins to regional manager of the Southwest Florida Region, meaning Wiggins will now oversee operations of all service centers in Southwest Florida, including Naples, Sarasota, Bradenton, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers and Bonita Springs.
Wiggins joined the Massey Services team in 2011, serving in multiple operational positions, including inspector, service manager and general manager. Most recently, Wiggins served as a director of sales for the Southwest, Southeast, East and Northeast regions in Florida.
“Tim brings a wealth of experience to his new role. His excellent leadership and sales skills will help provide continued support and strength to our Southwest Florida team,” said Ed Dougherty, executive vice president and COO of Massey Services. “We congratulate him on this well-deserved promotion and look forward to his continued success in this new role.”
Wiggins earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing after graduating from the University of Central Florida.
OTR executive director retires, effective Oct. 10
Managing director of Canada and Europe opperations Sandro Pagliarulo for OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) announced his retirement from the company, effective October 10, 2024. He will still maintain involvement with OTR during his retirement, serving as a part-time consultant.
“Sandro played a major role in OTR’s global growth, helping us become the company we are today,” said Tom Rizzi, president and CEO of OTR. “He is a long-time member of the OTR family, and his retirement is well deserved. Although we’re sad to see him leave, we’re thrilled that he’ll continue consulting with us.”
Pagliarulo started his career as a mechanical engineer for Global Wheel, a South African wheel manufacturer. He was eventually promoted to production manager and then sales manager, where as the latter, he negotiated a joint venture between Global Wheel and OTR, becoming general manager of the new division.
Pagliarulo became a partner with OTR in 2003 when he and Fred Taylor, OTR’s founder, purchased Global Wheel. From there, Pagliarulo played an instrumental role in opening OTR’s China facility and purchasing operations in Sri Lanka and Canada, which were consolidated under OTR in 2017.
“Today, OTR has a world-class management structure that sets us apart from all others in the off-road sector,” said Rizzi. “We thank Sandro for helping us achieve this competitive advantage.”
OTR Engineered Solutions is a global enterprise specializing in off-the-road tire, wheel and track solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarkets. According to the company, OTR differentiates itself by providing value-added services such as warehousing, tire mounting and sequencing, among other things.
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