WEST CHESTER, Pa. – Matt Jesson, president and CEO, of Green Lawn Fertilizing / Green Pest Solutions has named Josh Willey as Chief Operating Officer.

In his new role, Willey will oversee all lawn and pest operations, facilities, human resources and sales – while owning the company’s profit and loss. He will also continue to shape and manage the company’s leadership development program which he started in 2019. Willey brings his natural people skills and high aptitude into his new COO roll, which will help achieve the company’s aggressive growth goals.

Jesson announced the promotion during the mid-year managers meeting. “I am so proud and thankful for all of Josh’s accomplishments over the last five years. I am looking forward to where his outstanding leadership will bring us over the next five years and beyond,” he said.

Willey started at Green Lawn Fertilizing / Green Pest Solutions in June of 2017 as Director of Business Development. He was promoted to Sr. VP of Operations after only five months with the company. Since Josh has joined Green Lawn Fertilizing / Green Pest Solutions the company has more than doubled in size from just under $13 million to over $30 million in revenue. Under Josh’s leadership the company’s growth has accelerated with YoY growth rates exceeding 20% the last three years.

Willey recently completed the General Management Program at Harvard Business School. During his time in the program, he competed in the GMP’s strategy finals and was selected as one of three winners out of over 110 fellow HBS students.

Willey brings over 20 years’ experience in the green industry, starting as a technician before moving into sales, and then management. He currently lives in Malvern with his wife, Tracey, and five kids.

PHOENIX—Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply opened a new location in Elkridge, Maryland, on June 1, 2022, at 6363 S Hanover Rd. Elkridge, MD 21075.

Located near Baltimore, this new Ewing store is the company’s second location in the state of Maryland. Ewing Gaithersburg, Md., was opened in 2018.

Ewing Elkridge is currently stocking a variety of irrigation, fertilizer and chemicals products, as well as landscape lighting, hardscapes and landscaping tools.

In addition to products, Ewing offers irrigation and landscaping contractors, golf course superintendents, sports fields managers resources and business tools to help them achieve success.

“At Ewing we want to be a valued partner to our customers,” said Cory Metler, Ewing’s Northeast regional manager. “That’s why we offer things like our contractor rewards program, the ProAdvantage Program, have invested in our online services, and why we work hard to get our customers the products they need from trusted vendors even in challenging times like we’re facing right now.”

“Opening Ewing Elkridge highlights our dedication to our customers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region,” said Phil Kerchner, Ewing Eastern territory president. “As we strengthen our footprint in the region, customers in Maryland will now have greater access to a supplier with strong corporate abilities and connections, but one that also understands the local market conditions and nuances to best serve your business needs.”

For more information on Ewing’s new location, contact Ewing Elkridge at 410-417-8910. You can also visit EwingIrrigation.com.

The Davey Tree Expert Company has promoted Jennifer Behrend to director of human resources administration. 

“Jennifer has played a key role in numerous company initiatives, most recently including the addition of our Paid Parental Leave Policy and our multi-year SuccessFactors implementation,” said Anna Davis, vice president of human resources. “She has proven to be an indispensable asset to Davey, consistently demonstrating exceptional work ethic and leadership and continuing to go above and beyond expectations, all while supporting her team and our employees with empathy, selflessness and positivity.”

Behrend joined Davey in 2014 as an employee records specialist. She later held the roles of compliance specialist, benefit specialist, benefits team lead, supervisor of HR compliance, senior supervisor employee records & HR compliance, and manager of human resources administration. She graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor's degree in biology.

Makita U.S.A., Inc. is introducing High Performance gloves with seven different functional styles, from general purpose to extreme impact protection. Makita High Performance gloves combine comfort, fit and dexterity with protection and durability features to meet the needs of the most demanding professional.

“We are excited to launch our first full range of high performance gloves,” said Andrew Camp, director of product management, accessories, Makita U.S.A. Inc. “We are bringing to the hand protection category the same innovative excellence that Makita is known for throughout our range of solutions. From the bold styling and high-quality materials to the productive performance demonstrated by our ANSI/ISEA 105 standard ratings, we couldn’t be more pleased in what we’ve created and are very excited to see users slip their hands in these.”

Makita High Performance Gloves offer function-specific features with intended uses ranging from box handling, landscaping and equipment operation to automotive, carpentry, construction and more. Glove packaging clearly communicates top features as well as ANSI and ISEA standard ratings where applicable including cut level, abrasion and impact protection so users can select the right glove for the job.

In addition to performance and durability, Makita designed the gloves for comfort, fit and dexterity. Design features include breathable materials, additional padding and reinforcement in high wear areas, stretch elastic cuffs and hook-and-loop wrist closures. Five styles have touchscreen compatibility for use with a phone or tablet.

Makita is launching the new range gloves including the following:

FitKnit Cut Level 1 Nitrile Dipped Gloves:  The seamless 15-gauge FitKnit material gives users optimal flexibility and protection for easy movement and better control. The Nitrile coating on palm and fingers is oil and fluid resistant, with advanced coating on the palm for improved grip. The gloves are ANSI-rated cut level A1, puncture level 2, and abrasion level 4 for added durability and protection.  They are ideal for box handling, construction and equipment operation as well as landscaping, maintenance and repair, DIY home improvement and more. They are touchscreen compatible for added convenience.

Advanced FitKnit Cut Level 7 Nitrile Coated Dipped Gloves:  The 10-gauge FitKnit material gives users optimal fit and flexibility as well as increased cut protection. The Nitrile coating on palm and fingers is oil and fluid resistant, with advanced coating on the palm for improved grip. The gloves are ANSI-rated cut level A7, puncture level 4, and abrasion level 3 for added durability and protection. They are ideal for box handling, construction and equipment operation as well as landscaping, maintenance and repair and more. They are touchscreen compatible for added convenience.

100% Genuine Leather Driver Gloves:  Durahide Leather Technology combines 100% genuine leather with oil and fluid resistance, breathability, and no break-in time for comfort and versatility. The gloves are ANSI-rated abrasion level 3 for added durability, with an open cuff design for easy slip-on and improved fit. These versatile gloves are ideal for a variety of different types of work including landscaping, DIY home improvement, construction, transportation and agriculture and farming.

For more information go tohttps://www.makitatools.com/products/gloves.