Converted Organics (COIN) Appoints Garrett and Knight to Sales Reps in NE and SE U.S.
Converted Organics Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) announced that the Company has expanded its sales force with the appointments of Michael W.H. Garrett and Michael Knight as sales representatives for the northeastern U.S. and southeastern U.S., respectively. Both Mr. Garrett and Mr. Knight report to Converted Organics’ Vice President of Marketing, David A. Flannery, and are responsible for sales of Converted Organics’ products in the eastern U.S. agriculture market.
Mr. Garrett brings over 18 years of experience in sales, marketing and agriculture to Converted Organics. Prior to joining Converted Organics, Mr. Garrett was responsible for sales of organic fertilizers and soil conditioners to distributors and growers in the state of California for Global Organics/Bioflora. Prior to working with Global Organics/Bioflora, he was the Director of International Programs for the Raisin Administrative Committee, where he wrote and executed all marketing plans utilizing funds generated by growers. Mr. Garrett’s professional experience also includes tenures at OK Produce, Dole Packaged Foods Company and Dole Dried Fruit and Nut Company.
Mr. Knight brings over 20 years of sales and agriculture experience to his new position at Converted Organics. Most recently, Mr. Knight was District Sales Manager, SE USA for The Toro Company and T-Systems International, with responsibility for increasing market share and profit related to a variety of Micro Irrigation products, selling and promoting a mix of Toro Irrigation solutions to dealers, growers and consultants across an 11 state area, and coordinating with key distributors and growers to facilitate sales and design of irrigation projects in a range of crops in the southeastern U.S. Mr. Knight’s experience also includes positions at American Cyanamid Company and Schering.
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