Meet the New Team Members at ForemostCo, Profile Products, Westbrook, and Eason
April 20, 2023 
Christina Simon, ForemostCo
ForemostCo, Inc. a global grower and distributor of young plants, has announced two new additions to the sales team. Kevin Dewansingh has been appointed as Territory Manager for the Southeast, while Christina Simon has been promoted to help manage the Central & West Coast of the Florida territory.
Dewansingh holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture from the University of Florida. He has previously worked in the horticulture division of SeaWorld, and more recently, spent the last four years in sales handling the Southeast territory for Agri-Starts. He brings a diverse background, which will serve him well in ForemostCo’s intensely multi-faceted business.
Kevin Dewansingh, ForemostCo
Simon joined ForemostCo as a Customer Service Representative in early 2022 with 10 years of experience in multiple industries. Her proactive approach, passion, and dedication to sales has been exceptional and has earned her the opportunity to serve customers in the Central and West Coast Florida territory.
Chris Jorritsma Joins Westbrook Greenhouse Systems as Sales Representative
Chris Jorritsma has joined the Westbrook Greenhouse Systems team as Sales Representative for U.S. Midwest.
“Chris brings a wealth of experience in the greenhouse industry, with hands-on knowledge of greenhouse structures and systems,” says Ray Bryer, President of Westbrook Greenhouse Systems. “He is passionate about developing and maintaining relationships with commercial growers, garden centers, and nurseries.”
Jorritsma brings nearly 30 years of experience in the greenhouse and controlled-environment agriculture industry. His 20 years of hands-on greenhouse construction and 10 years of commercial greenhouse production and mechanical component installation are valued assets to Westbrook and its growing partners.
Chris Jorritsma, Westbrook
“As a builder, my hope was that I would be able to transition to a career with Westbrook. I always loved the greenhouse industry and working with owners and managers to make sure we were building the best greenhouse for their needs. The customer service at Westbrook was and is second to none and now I get to be a part of the process. I’m sure that with my knowledge and training, I’ll be able to help our customers fulfill their needs and dreams in growing their businesses,” Jorritsma says.
Profile Products Brings on Several New Team Members
Profile Products welcomes Mark Wilson, Harman Gilbert, and Matt Garrett to the horticulture team.
Wilson is Profile Horticulture’s new Director of Sales. A University of Florida graduate with more than 35 years in horticulture and commercial agriculture, he will develop strategy and structure for sales integration and product introduction, and will also build talent and identify emerging markets. He previously held positions at Ball Seed Company, Fluence Bioengineering, and Syngenta Flowers.
Gilbert is Profile’s new Technical Services Manager. A graduate of the University of Florida, Gilbert has held various roles in the horticulture industry, including grower, sales representative, product manager, technical manager, and national sales manager. Before joining the Profile team, he worked at Florikan, which is now a Profile Horticulture company, as well as Phormium and BioBest.
Garrett is Profile Horticulture’s new Product Manager. With eight years of experience at Corteva Agriscience, Garrett held various marketing roles and led the company’s specialty crop business managing nematicides, insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides. Prior to Corteva, Garrett worked at Cargill and helped launch a startup company and expand it to an international presence. Garrett earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Texas A&M University.
Carolyn Begg, Eason
“We are thrilled to bring Mark, Harman, and Matt’s diverse experiences to the Profile team,” says Wes Martin, Profile’s Vice President of Horticulture/Lawn and Garden. “Harman’s background with Florikan and Matt and Mark’s extensive agriscience experience will help us continue to provide the best customer support and product recommendations to our horticulture customers.”
Eason Adds to Its Sales Team
Eason Horticultural Resources is pleased to announce the addition of Carolyn Begg to its national sales team. Begg has spent the last two decades servicing landscapers, wholesalers, and garden centers in Canada and the U.S. Having a keen focus on quality and service, as well as a commitment to providing her customers with the best plant material to meet their needs, she is a natural fit for the transition to EHR. Begg’s sales success in Ontario, Canada, and Massachusetts, as well as with select accounts in the U.S., will make her a valuable asset to the team.
Begg’s career is also her passion, an avid horticulturist who has always loved plants and the pure beauty they offer. When not pointing out ginkgo to her kids as she drives them to their sporting events, she can be found walking her dog or occasionally at the barn riding horses.
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