WaterPulse Adds Sales/Support Mgmt. to Meet Demand for Next-gen Capillary-action Watering Mats
Longmont, Colo. (PRWEB) September 23, 2015 -- WaterPulse Inc., a company that provides products to improve profitability and reduce water use across the horticulture industry, has added three experienced industry professionals to build its sales and customer support functions. WaterPulse manufactures and sells patent-pending capillary action irrigation mat systems that dramatically reduce water use in greenhouses, nurseries and retail garden centers.
Steven Hundley, Director of Field Support
Hundley has more than 25 years management experience in technology, transportation, supply, and big box retail operations. Most recently, he managed a Walmart Supercenter where he significantly improved store operations and profitability. He is a retired U.S. Army Infantry officer and was the Iraq Country Manager for transportation operations on U.S. Federal Contracts for five years. In the latter position, he handled transportation operations on contracts valued in the billions of dollars. As WaterPulse’s Director of Field Support he is charged with developing the field support function and managing key account relationships at the senior management level to ensure total client satisfaction.
Pat Beare, National Sales Manager, Retail
Beare has more than 20 years of sales experience in manufacturing and the horticulture industry. His experience includes sales management positions with Navajo Agricultural Products Industries and Earthstone/Growstone, where he helped grow the company from a startup to a multi-million dollar operation. He was the Vice President of Business Development at SPAR Group, Inc., the world's foremost international in-store merchandising firm, where he worked with leading U.S. big box retailers, grocery, drug, and specialty stores. As National Sales Manager in charge of retail sales, Beare draws on his extensive experience in general retail and garden center markets to build strong relationships with a broad variety of retailers: major chains, regional supercenters, independent garden centers to name a few.
Scott Kegerreis, National Sales Manager, Greenhouse and Growers
Kegerreis is a 20 year veteran in sales. His experience in strategic business development and sales includes his position as National Account Manager at Botany Lane Greenhouse, where he developed national programs and was responsible for direct selling to senior buyers and leaders in the horticulture industry. He has served on boards and committees benefiting both the retail and wholesale arms of the horticulture industry. As National Sales Manager with responsibility for greenhouse industry and grower partnerships, Kegerreis brings his passion for developing ideas and programs that drive and increase value for all.
“Steve, Pat and Scott all come with exceptional horticulture industry credentials and add depth to our team. As the WaterPulse reputation for excellence and the demand for our product continue to grow, we look forward to their contributions in addressing the opportunities and needs of our customers and channel partners,” said WaterPulse CEO and Chairman, Jim Heffernan.
About WaterPulse
WaterPulse, Inc., offers garden centers, greenhouses and nurseries a new patent-pending irrigation technology that both increases profitability and dramatically reduces water consumption, particularly important in the drought-conscious western part of the United States. The WaterPulse suite of products uses patent-pending technology to mimic the natural capillary action of soil to move water to plants in the most efficient manner possible. They are the first irrigation mats that can be configured for efficient use in a retail environment. Use of WaterPulse’s capillary action mats leads to healthier plants, more sales and ultimately better profits for WaterPulse customers. The company’s continuing focus is to create innovative irrigation solutions to drive further improvements in the horticulture industry. WaterPulse mats are proudly manufactured in the USA. For more information, please see http://www.waterpulse.com.
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Barbara Kline, Crazy Good Marketing, +1 (505) 720-6593, [email protected]
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