NGMA Names New President, Mourns Passing of Long-Time Member

Tim Lauer

Tim Lauer

The National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association (NGMA)  has announced its new president, while mourning the passing of a long-time member. Tim Lauer, of Albert J. Lauer, Inc. in Farmington, MN, has been named the new President of NGMA’s Board of Directors. He assumed the role after Tom Vezdos stepped down from the position.

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Lauer brings more than 26 years of experience in the greenhouse industry. He is the third generation following in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps. His grandfather founded Albert J. Lauer, Inc. in 1947, and Tim as the company’s vice president continues designing, manufacturing, and building aluminum greenhouses for commercial growers, retail garden centers, and institutional markets. Being a member of NGMA for many years, Tim most values the opportunity to learn, discuss, collaborate, and network with other business owners, engineers, and designers.

Skip Smith

Skip Smith

NGMA also recently shared news on the passing of Richard “Skip” W. Smith, 67, of New Bern, NC, who passed away at home on Oct. 19, 2021.

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Skip was the President of X.S. Smith Inc., a greenhouse manufacturing firm in Washington, NC, until his retirement in 2018. He was a competitive sailor, racing on the open ocean for more than 30 years. In his free time, he was an avid golfer, and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in Skip’s honor to, Donations: Craven County Hospice P.O. Drawer 12610, New Bern, NC 28561. Click here to read the full obituary.

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