Concept Plants, JumpLights, and Pace 49 Welcome New Team Members
(Clockwise from left) Nick Nieuwesteeg, Vice President of Sales Ryley Leech, and National Sales Manager Paul Pilon. | Concept Plants, JumpLights, and Pace 49/Pace Plant Health
Concept Plants, JumpLights, and Pace 49 have announced the following personnel additions.
Nick Nieuwesteeg Strengthens the Plantipp and Concept Plants Team
Nick Nieuwesteeg will join Plantipp and its American sister company, Concept Plants. With Nick’s arrival, Plantipp and Concept Plants are taking another step towards further developing strong, long-term partnerships in the horticultural sector.
With more than 13 years of experience in the industry, Nick brings a wealth of energy and knowledge. Thanks to management positions at both plant breeders and retailers, he has in-depth insight into the entire supply chain – from the initial breeding stage to the final product in stores.
In his new role, Nick will leverage his expertise to strengthen relationships and create new opportunities for both companies. Regarding his new move, Nick says, “I feel like a lot of my experience gained as a breeder, grower, and retailer is coming together here. I always strive to create added value through sustainable partnerships by looking at the product and the business in a creative way. I feel honored and look forward to continuing to build with the passionate team at Plantipp and Concept Plants.”
“Nick’s enthusiasm and openness are a perfect fit for our team. We know him as someone with extensive product range knowledge who, just like us, dares to think outside the box,” says Peter van Rijssen, owner of Plantipp. “We look forward to working with him!”
Ryley Leech Joins JumpLights as Vice President of Sales
JumpLights, a fast-growing, innovative horticulture lighting solutions company, announced today that Ryley Leech has joined the company as Vice President of Sales. Leech joins JumpLights from Dove Robotics, where he served as Vice President, leading commercialization, business, and partnership strategies. In an earlier role, Leech worked in Global Business Development for Fluence, building and expanding relationships with key accounts and adapting sales strategies to market trends. Prior to his time with Fluence, Leech founded and served as CEO of EndoCanna Labs, a Colorado-based cannabis production and research company.
“We’re thrilled to have Ryley join our team,” says John Peeler, CEO of JumpLights. “His experience in both the lighting and cannabis industries will enable him to provide invaluable advice and support to our customers.”
“I am incredibly excited to join the JumpLights team during this pivotal time of growth,” says Leech. “I look forward to leveraging my experience to expand our market reach and deliver innovative lighting solutions that improve outcomes for growers.”
Pace Plant Health Hires Paul Pilon as National Sales Manager
Pace Plant Health (a division of Pace 49, Inc./Pace Solutions Corp.) has announced that Paul Pilon has joined the company as National Sales Manager.
In his new role, Pilon will work with the U.S. and Canadian sales team to support and expand the Pace customer base, provide technical expertise, and oversee sales activities in the U.S., Mexico, Guatemala, and Canada. He will also be responsible for expanding sales to include new markets and new product uses throughout North America.
“We are very excited to have Paul join our team,” says Judy McWhorter, Vice President of Pace 49/Pace Solutions Plant Health. “He is already very familiar with our product line thanks to research he has conducted for us in the past. With Paul’s help, we look forward to providing our customers with enhanced standard operating procedures, supported by research and Paul’s experience in production to improve plant quality, decrease production losses, and simplify cultural practices.”
Pilon comes to Pace with more than 30 years of professional horticulture experience. Throughout his career, he focused on researching and improving various aspects of production to improve crop quality, decrease production losses, and simplify cultural practices. Paul Pilon holds a degree in Horticulture from Michigan State University. He has authored more than 400 articles and continues to write for numerous trade publications. He has also authored a book titled Perennial Solutions: A Grower’s Guide to Perennial Production.
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