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Wes Martin

Wes MartinVice President - Horticulture/Lawn & Garden

“I consider myself to be extremely customer-focused in everything that I do for the business. When our customers feel valued, and find greater levels of success because of our products, I think we’ve done our job as a partner and a supplier.”

Wes Martin is the Vice President Horticulture/Lawn & Garden for Profile Products LLC. In this role, Wes works to create new and unique business opportunities for the company. Wes brings a customer-first mentality to the business, where he focuses his time on business development and portfolio management including new customer acquisition; product development; strategic growth; and execution of key initiatives for the business. Wes has over 20 years of industry experience including sales and sales leadership; organizational management; P&L leadership; product development and distribution.

QUICK TAKES:

  • Wes began his career with Pennington Seed and Central Garden and Pet where he led significant growth initiatives across the Independent Retail, Key Account, Professional Turfgrass, and Garden Vendor Partner Business Units
  • Wes holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Entomology from Clemson University, and an MBA from the University of Georgia-Terry College of Business
  • He is a die-hard Clemson football fan and will happily talk about the two most recent Tiger championships, if given the chance

TALK TO WES: WMartin@profileproducts.com


​​​​​​​Mark WilsonMark Wilson

Sales Director, Horticulture

“Above all else, I believe our role is to create value for our customers. Whether it’s the products that we manufacture or the technical support we offer to growers, our responsibility is to be a partner to our customers and contribute to the success of their business.”  

Mark has spent his entire career in horticulture with 35+ years spanning genetics, controls, production and horticultural lighting before joining Profile Products. Cut flowers, annuals, perennials, cannabis and vegetables have all been a part of his responsibilities. The 12 years he spent working in his family’s wholesale nursery in Florida shaped his appreciation for the grower and his determination to always seek a win-win solution to ensure relationships are lasting.   

QUICK TAKES:

  • Master's and Bachelor’s degrees in Horticulture from the University of Florida
  • Trusts his instincts and always backs it up with data
  • Believes sales is a team sport when executed properly; you have the support of the ENTIRE team at Profile

TALK TO MARK: MWilson@profileproducts.com


BillBill Maartense

Director of Business Development - Canada

“To be the best value to the customer, we need to be a good partner in their business. I try to add value in all that I do. I have always said ‘Be the best option, no matter what you do.’”

Bill has spent his entire career in the horticulture industry. He’s had roles in landscape, construction, sales and ultimately managing departments and companies. Prior to Profile Products, he was Managing Director of Quick Plug Canadian operations. With 30+ years of experience under his belt, he brings value to the table.

QUICK TAKES:

  • Over 30 years in the horticulture industry
  • Golf makes me happy
  • Enjoys every day spent with family

TALK TO BILL: BMaartense@profileproducts.com  


Jennifer Neujahr

Jennifer NeujahrSenior Director of Business Development

“It's been very exciting to join the Profile Products family of soil amendment experts and wood fiber technologies to launch the HydraFiber brand and bring this ground-breaking innovation to the horticulture sector. I’m proud to be a catalyst for change in the soil and media industry.”

Jennifer leads the effort to revolutionize the commercial hort industry by supplying leading growers with game-changing HydraFiber products for their substrates. She is focused on putting new products, processes and technologies into place for customers in the North American and international markets.

QUICK TAKES:

  • Almost 30 years of industry experience
  • Kansas State University grad
  • MBA from Northern Illinois University
  • Never lets obstacles get in the way of meeting goals!

TALK TO JENNIFER: JNeujahr@profileproducts.com


Nathan Carney

Nathan CarneyManager, Business Development, Equipment & Key Accounts

“My top priority is making sure that growers are successful with both their equipment and their crop culture.”

Nate makes regular site visits to support growers and ensure they’re seeing maximum results from their HydraFiber Processing Unit: highest yields from every bale, correct blends, and successful pot and container filling. In addition, he sets up trials, reviews production and provides best-results growing advice. Nate also assists with our key blending partners and international accounts.

QUICK TAKES:

  • 15 years of industry experience
  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College grad
  • Extensive knowledge of several systems

TALK TO NATE: NCarney@profileproducts.com


Daniel Norden

Daniel NordenSenior R&D Manager and Technical Specialist Manager

“My team is the “middle man” between growers and our R&D team. I partner with current and potential customers to recommend the best formulas, offer product advice and promote best cultural practices. On the flip side, we take what we learn in the greenhouse and work with R&D to solve any pain points our growers have.”

Daniel is equally passionate about plants and about helping customers succeed, whether it’s through new and novel products, ensuring high quality standards, or offering objective and timely tech support. His expertise in substrates makes him the “go-to” guy for setting up and evaluating HydraFiber trials.

QUICK TAKES:

  • 14 years of industry experience
  • Master and Bachelor degrees in Horticultural Science from North Carolina State University
  • Great knowledge of the floriculture, edible/vegetable and ornamental industries

TALK TO DANIEL: DNorden@profileproducts.com


Matt GarrettMatt Garrett

Global Product Manager 

“Everything grows better with HydraFiber. I truly believe that and am ready to assist your HydraFiber endeavors any way I can.”

Matt has spent most of his life increasing yields and profitability in specialty crops and has a love for all things agriculture and horticulture. Today, he works on the product management side of HydraFiber and Profile’s other horticulture offerings across the world to ensure customers have a successful experience. 

QUICK TAKES:

  • Undergraduate degrees from Brigham Young University (BYU) and an MBA from Texas A&M
  • 15+ years helping crops and businesses grow, primarily in the agricultural sector
  • Helps businesses expand and adopt new practices; experienced in marketing leadership

TALK TO MATT: MGarrett@profileproducts.com​​​​​​​


Harman GilbertHarman Gilbert

Technical Services Manager 

“I came to realize early in my horticulture career that I consider myself a pragmatic environmentalist. I understood that water was not a commodity but a precious resource. That fertilizers could be good or bad for the environment, depending on what they were and how nutrients were released. Pesticides were not always evil, but sometimes necessary, so during my entire sales career I have worked for companies that matched this idea. Profile Products fits this philosophy.”

Harman has had a passion for plants since childhood, having his first garden at 10 and starting his first lawn maintenance company at 12. He graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Agriculture with a focus on horticulture. From owning an interior-scape company, managing a small ornamental nursery in Southeast Florida, to working for Florikan, Bio Best and Phormium, Harman has an extensive background in horticulture.

QUICK TAKES:

  • 40 years of industry experience
  • Still an avid gardener
  • Always curious about “why” and finding the answer

TALK TO HARMAN: HGilbert@profileproducts.com


Dale Bradshaw

Dale BradshawTechnical Rep

“It is no accident that I have worked in the horticulture industry for the past 37 years. Growing up I quickly found a kinship with the people who opted to grow plants. At heart, I enjoy every aspect of horticulture. I continue to propagate plants every season and horticulture is more than a job, it is my vocation.”

Dale has a passion for learning about plants and growing techniques. He is interested in the how and why of plant production as well as how different products and techniques can be used to improve the production and quality of horticultural crops. Dale uses this knowledge to offer production cycle-specific recommendations on fertilizer products and soils. He realized when first introduced to HydraFiber that this was a product with a potential to transform the green industry. 

QUICK TAKES:

  • 37 years of industry experience as a grower, propagator, manager and always a hobbyist
  • Graduate of The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
  • Collects, propagates and grows unusual ornamental plants as a hobby

TALK TO DALE: DBradshaw@profileproducts.com


Hunter Hoyme

Hunter HoymeTechnical Rep

“Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort. I believe HydraFiber has developed a quality product in the substrate space, and I am thrilled with the opportunity to be a part of this innovation.”

Hunter serves as one of the horticulture technical reps for the Florida territory. He was brought on with the Florikan CRF team, where he developed experience in multiple levels of the controlled release fertilizer space. He plans to approach each customer with the intent to help solve problems and achieve new goals within the horticulture industry. Hunter has a natural kick for communication, clear expectations and customer service. 

QUICK TAKES:

  • 2 years of industry experience
  • Graduate of the University of Arkansas with a B.S. in Finance
  • Experience in multiple areas of the horticulture industry such as sales, quality control and accounting

TALK TO HUNTER: HHoyme@profileproducts.com


Michael Moore

Michael MooreEquipment Support Specialist – Horticulture

“I am fascinated by all things equipment, technology and automation, within the horticulture, agriculture and controlled environments industries. My goal is to be a solid, technical resource for our customers on their horticultural equipment, so they can be successful and profitable.”

Michael serves as an Equipment Support Specialist within Profile’s Horticulture Sales Team. In his role, Michael works to provide technical support to growers and blenders utilizing HydraFiber and HydraFiber Processing Equipment. Michael is extremely customer focused and spends most of his time in the field, face-to-face with growers and blenders to ensure they are optimizing their use of HydraFiber.

QUICK TAKES:

  • 12 years of industry experience
  • Graduate of North Carolina State University with a B.S. in Turfgrass Science and minor in Soil Science
  • Expertise in controlled environment agriculture, greenhouse management, automation and horticultural equipment in both R&D and production settings.

TALK TO MICHAEL: MMoore@profileproducts.com


Shahin Ashraf

Shahin AshrafWestern Sales Manager

“I am passionate about our customers and their success. My goal has always been to build long term relationships with our partners by focusing on the basics 1) Listen to our customer needs, 2) Explore practical options that are best suited to address those challenges, and 3) Develop and execute long-term strategic solutions that drive value for our customers and the company. At the end of the day, if our customers are successful, then we’ve accomplished our goal.”

Shahin serves as Western Sales Manager where he is focused on driving sales for our line of HydraFiber products as well as Sunterra Peat Moss to growers, blenders and allied trade members. Given his years of experience, Shahin has extensive industry knowledge of the customer base and unique regional needs. His ability to understand everyday challenges facing our customers and to be a valuable resource in providing solutions is a differentiating factor in setting Profile Products apart versus competition. Bringing value to our customer is his ultimate goal.

QUICK TAKES:

  • 26 years of industry experience
  • Shahin began his career with Sun Gro Horticulture where he became part of the key management team to lead strategic initiatives in all key aspects of the business in the Western region
  • Holds a BA in Business from University of San Diego and an MBA from Seattle University
  • He appreciates family, an everyday laugh and the ability to enjoy the great outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest

TALK TO SHAHIN: SAshraf@profileproducts.com


Kevin Branch

Kevin BranchKey Account Manager

“It’s been exciting to see the family of solutions under Profile Products grow to provide the industry with better and more sustainable media substrates. I have always prided myself on being able to help customers find unique solutions for their specific needs – and with a robust family of horticulture solutions, I am more poised to do that than ever!”

QUICK TAKES:

  • 22+ years of industry experience
  • Graduate of the University of Georgia – B.S. and M.S. degrees
  • Grew up on a farm in southern Georgia
  • Enjoys hiking, fishing and spending time with his wife and kids. You can find Kevin on the trails, on the water or at a ball field in his free time.

TALK TO KEVIN: KBranch@profileproducts.com​​​​​​​


Paul Cooper

PaulManager, Business Development, Southwest & Latin America

“I am passionate about the horticulture industry both domestically and internationally. My goal has always been to partner with our customers and build long-term term, mutually beneficial relationships.”  

Paul serves as a Senior Business Development Manager for Latin America and assists as a Southwestern Regional Sales Manager. Paul comes to Profile Products with a broad range of business and business development experience. This experience includes senior leadership, sales and sales management, new product development (both internationally and domestically), recruiting and vendor management.

QUICK TAKES:

  • Almost 25 years of industry experience
  • 19 years experience in a senior management capacity
  • Bachelor degree in Business Management from San Diego State University
  • Extensive knowledge of the floriculture and the ornamental industries

TALK TO PAUL: PCooper@profileproducts.com


Kristan McGuigan

Kristan McGuiganRegional Sales Manager, Upper Midwest

"I work directly with our grower customers and engage in proactive discussions to make sure that they feel comfortable, successful and profitable growing with HydraFiber."

Kristan knows growing from start to finish – she has spent 20 years in the Ornamental Horticulture industry, nine of those as a grower herself. Today, she develops best practice manuals for our HydraFiber growers, troubleshoots any production issues, and compiles trial data/photos to capture their HydraFiber story.

QUICK TAKES:

  • 30 years of industry experience
  • Milwaukee Area Technical College grad
  • Knows the hort industry from several sides: production, landscaping and retail

TALK TO KRISTAN: KMcguigan@profileproducts.com


Gladys Opiyo

RGladys Opiyoegional Sales Manager, Northeast & Mid Atlantic

"I Iove being out in the greenhouse, and I really look forward to working side by side with growers large and small to make this exciting new substrate a part of their program!"

Gladys strengthens the HydraFiber team by interacting directly with our grower customers in all facets of producing in HydraFiber. Before joining us, she worked for some of the largest growers in the United States across a variety of crop types and offers a broad and valuable knowledge of the horticulture industry.

QUICK TAKES:

  • 18 years of industry experience
  • Holds an M.S. in Horticulture and Crop Science from The Ohio State University and a B.S. in Agronomic Engineering from EARTH University in Costa Rica
  • Ready to share her expertise in crop production, field and greenhouse research, management and marketing

TALK TO GLADYS: GOpiyo@profileproducts.com​​​​​​​