We are a family owned business that began in 2003 in the Chicagoland area. Over the past 20-plus years, we have grown this company from being local to the Midwest to serving clients throughout the United States and Internationally. Our industry leading irrigation injection equipment & the introduction of pHirst TM to the market is what has brought us to the present. We now have offices and distribution in Ft. Myers, FL, NY which covers the Eastern Seaboard, CO and International distribution in Asia.
WHAT WE ARE:
Our slogan, “Our Solutions are Your Solution”, pertains to our insight of the “niche” market we have created for our business model and our customers. We proudly serve the Green Industry which includes ALL Golf Courses, Nursery & Grow Houses, Municipalities, Sports Fields and Commercial Turf entities. We pride ourselves on having absolutely the best service and sales staff within the industry.
Our employees are hired and retained around our business motto and our customers’ needs. We INVEST in our employees like our customers INVEST in Our Company. We are in for the long-term and demand nothing less of ourselves. Whether a simple service call or bringing in a project on TIME and on BUDGET, we are here for you, the CUSTOMER.
WHERE WE ARE GOING:
No matter if you are small or large, corporate or family owned, we are here to help you with your needs. We have expanded to bringing products to the market-place that will make your job easier to save money and work along-side Mother Nature. We pride ourselves in being experts for all of your water needs (starting with your pond or irrigation reservoir, irrigation and injection systems, products to enhance your irrigation system and finishing with managing your Environmental Centers for chemical, equipment and waste-water recycling).
Our wetting agent line was specifically tailored to meet the needs of professionals and exceed all other products on the market. We have developed biological products for thatch reduction, organic matter displacement and the breakdown of organics in ponds as well. We will continue to listen to OUR CUSTOMERS and keep bringing these industry leading products to the market, all tailored for YOU and all brought from US. Please browse our website to see how “Our Solutions are Your Solution” ™
Warren Shafer
President/Owner
Northern Team
Tiana Froling
General Manager
Crystal Cichon
Administrative/Marketing
Jerry Cox
Director of Sales/Operations
Sales: Midwest & Mid Atlantic
Jerry has been in the turf industry for the past 35+ years. As a prior Superintendent and end user of both Growing Solutions products and equipment he is well versed on what Growing Solutions can do.
[email protected]
330-233-0902
Charlie Brugler
Territory Manager/Sales: Midwest
Charlie has been a salesman in the turf industry for the past 30 years with the insight of seeing the industry from many different aspects.
He has extensive knowledge of turf chemicals, wetting agents and growth regulators.
[email protected]
815-325-4855
Steve DeYoung
Head Installation & Service Technician
815-530-6575
[email protected]
Cameron Berndt
Warehouse & Product Manufacturing Supervisor
815-412-5479
Larry Kugel
Service Technician
724-419-6288
Nicholas O’nions
Service Technician
815-545-0511
Southern Team
Justin Delaski
National Director of Market & Product Development
Sales: Southeast Florida
Justin has over 30 years of professional experience in the turf, landscape and agricultural markets. His focus is to empower clients through stewardship of best-in-class chemistry and technology, driving excellence in nutrient efficiency, regenerative solutions and superior soil and water interface.
[email protected]
772-486-1174
Scott Speiden
Director of Sales/Operations
Sales: Southwest Florida
Scott has had the privilege of pursuing his passion in the turf industry for the past 30 years. He is a Certified Golf Course Superintendent and former Director of Grounds at Itasca Country Club in the suburbs of Chicago.
[email protected]
630-991-0333
Mark Johnson
Senior Installation & Service Technician
239-826-5966
[email protected]
Daniel Pelton
Service Technician
352-484-5707
[email protected]
Brian Smetana
Warehouse & Service Technician
239-222-9106
Jack Orange
Delivery & Service Technician
779-702-7979