Stuppy, Profile Products Plan Ahead for 2024 With New Sales Leadership
December 14, 2023 
Jen DeShaw, Michael Gantt
Stuppy Greenhouse, Inc. welcomes an addition to its sales team with the recruitment of Jennifer (Jen) DeShaw as its new Regional Sales Manager to the Upper Midwest. DeShaw brings more than 15 years of sales experience and has specialized in the agricultural industry over the past three years. Her industry expertise is a great fit for Stuppy, as she is well equipped to guide clients in customizing the best solution for their business.
“Stuppy’s commitment to the industry, innovative technologies, and a customer-centric approach align perfectly with my professional values and aspirations,” DeShaw says. “I am eager to contribute my skills and collaborate with like-minded individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact.”
President Matt Stuppy notes that DeShaw is a perfect fit for Stuppy’s culture and committed to helping growers and schools make plants happy.
“I’ve had the opportunity to work directly with Jen and I have total trust that she will dig in, ask the right questions, and find solutions to help our customers succeed,” Stuppy says.
Outside of her passion for horticulture and connecting with people, Jen enjoys traveling, watching football, gardening, and spending time with her family. She is located in northeastern Iowa and will be a resource to growers and educators in the Upper Midwest, including Illinois and Indiana (educational), and Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota (commercial and educational).
Profile Products Hires Regional Sales Manager for Blender Accounts
Profile Products recently hired Michael Gantt as the East Coast Sales Manager of blender accounts for its horticulture business. In this new position, Gantt is responsible for driving sales of HydraFiber, Sunterra Canadian Sphagnum peat moss, Florikan controlled release fertilizer, and ProfileCoir. Gantt will be accompanied by consultant Don Duggar to cultivate new relationships and partner with soil blenders to provide high-performing, cost-effective mixes for ornamental and nursery growers.
“Michael is a wealth of knowledge and highly skilled in understanding the fluctuations of the horticulture industry,” says Wes Martin, Vice President of Horticulture/Lawn and Garden at Profile. “His extensive experience in customer service and total portfolio sales will allow Profile to better support our customers.”
Gantt’s professional career has spanned many segments of the horticulture industry, including lawn and garden, grass seed, erosion control, and turf. Prior to joining Profile, Gantt worked at Central Garden & Pet. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina.
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