What's March 2025 on? GROWING
NORTH DAKOTA
MONTANA
MINNESOTA
IDAHO
SOUTH DAKOTA
WISCONSIN
WYOMING
IOWA
NEBRASKA
NEVADA
UTAH
COLORADO
KANSAS
MISSOURI
ARIZONA
NEW MEXICO
customers (as of 2/26/2025). We have plans to add even more locations, and we are connecting with new customers every day. When we asked President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board, Jack Harrell, III, to share his vision for Harrell’s in 2025, this is what he had to say,
Our Recent Growth and a Look Ahead
“After a tremendous year in 2024, we are poised for another great year in 2025. We have added over 30 reps in the last two years and many in areas where we have not been historically. We have also already added 7 new reps in the first 2 months of 2025 in markets that we are currently not in. We are expecting solid organic growth in our legacy markets in golf and ornamentals. Our intentional push in the lawncare market will continue again this year as we saw the largest percentage growth in new customers in that segment last year at 13%. All of these things should work to power our growth in all markets and segments in our industry.” We are thankful for where we have been, proud of the strides we have taken, and looking forward to what is yet to come in 2025 and beyond for Harrell’s. We will have plenty more growth updates and a greater look ahead at our 2025 ESOP meeting this coming July, but until then, and as always, thank you for being the BEST TEAM in the industry and for everything that you do.
By Mike Hess In 2024, our company made incredible strides on all fronts, from record- breaking sales to all-new locations, reps, territory managers, and sales directors helping to bring Harrell’s resources to areas of the country that were previously unreached. This incredible growth is thanks to all our departments and people working together and offering best-in-class support to the markets we service. Growing a Better World is not just a tagline, it is a way of life for Harrell’s! Since December, we have hired 3 new sales directors and 6 new territory managers, continuing our expansion with plans to add more additions to our current team of 135 reps, in the coming months. We currently have 501 employee-owners across the country and around the world working out of 30 physical locations, and we serve 10,024 active
Haydee Lara, Editor Oscar Maldonado, Editor
Ask The Experts – Spring is Here!
By Jeff Atkinson Depending on where you call home, spring flowers may be popping up or your ground might still be frozen. In either case, the growing season is right around the corner and your lawn will soon wake up from its winter slumber. Ensuring your turf has the food – aka fertility – it needs and that undesirable grassy weeds are prevented from establishing are two steps you can take to set your lawn up to be the envy of your neighbors in the coming months. Keeping Your Grass Well-Fed Just like humans, turf needs adequate food to grow, develop, and thrive. This is especially true when turf wakes up from winter dormancy. A Harrell’s fertilizer blend including around 25% quick-release nitrogen combined with around 75% POLYON is a great option to get your turf off to a great start. Using Herbicides While proper nutrition is the foundation for a healthy lawn, limiting competition from weeds is a key strategy for maintaining a uniform, dense turf stand. This can be done with herbicides. Herbicides generally fall into two main groups, preemergence or postemergence. Preemergence herbicides control weeds before they establish while postemergence herbicides control weeds after establishment. Both types of herbicides are effective; however, generally, it is easier and requires fewer applications to control weeds before they can establish. Conveniently, many Harrell’s fertilizer blends are available, including a preemergence herbicide active ingredient sparged, or coated, on the fertilizer blend. This allows for a convenient and efficient way to provide turfgrass fertility and weed control in a single application. If you’re curious how you can level up your lawn this season, we are fortunate to be surrounded by a team of turfgrass experts to help solve any turfgrass-related issue you might face! Good luck this season keeping your lawn green and weed-free.
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ICYMI – Join Wellable Wellness!
Daily Challenge 1 Daily Challenge = 50 Wellable Points Daily Maximum = 100 Wellable Points
By Ella Kimbrel Wellable is Harrell’s new Wellness Partner! Employees can sign up any time for free! If you’re looking for a program to help you with your health and wellness goals, please consider joining Wellable today.
• The daily challenges are the same every day.
• It is completely built on the honor system. Integrity.
• T here are webinars available for viewing on the content page. This counts towards the “I Learned about Health and Wellness” daily challenge. Please note that the combined Daily Point max is 1,850 points, and the Monthly Point Max is 55,500 (for a 30-day month).
• Sign into https://app.wellable.co/harrells.
• E nter your First Name, Last Name, email address, and email address (again to confirm). • C heck the box to agree to Wellable’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use (after you’ve reviewed them, of course).
• Click CREATE ACCOUNT.
• Y ou’ll land on the Welcome Page where you’ll find instructions on how to GET STARTED and how to sync your apps. Earn points for your efforts and turn those points into cash! (Well, a gift card to your Wellable Wallet each month.)
Tier
Wellable Points
Reward
1 2 3
3,000 - 5,999
$15 $20 $25
6,000 - 14,999
15,000+
HOW DO YOU EARN POINTS IN WELLABLE? When you connect your devices, you’ll earn Wellable points for activity and nutrition. All points will reset to zero EVERY month. Here are the most popular ways to earn points: Physical Activity
1 Step = 0.05 Wellable Points
1 Mile (Walk/Run) = 100 Wellable Points
1 Mile (Cycle) = 30 Wellable Points
Exercise Minute = 5 Wellable Points
Daily Maximum = 1,500 Wellable Points
Nutrition
1 Meal = 75 Wellable Points
1 Snack = 25 Wellable Points
Daily Maximum = 250 Wellable Points • L og nutrition via the Lose It App. More information on the Connections Page.
• 250 Wellable points are 3 meals and 1 snack.
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Congratulations on Your Retirement!
In 2024, we had the privilege of celebrating the retirement of 6 of our fellow employee-owners who have been part of the Harrell’s family anywhere from 2 years to 44 years. Let’s take a second to honor Delynn McWilliams, Chuck Bramhall, David Ackley, Jim Cohen, Mike Dukette, and Val Christensen as they step into this new and exciting next chapter of their lives!
Delynn McWilliams Delynn McWilliams came to Harrell’s in March of 1980 and retired as a Territory Manager over golf in North Indiana. He served Harrell’s for 44 years before retiring.
Jim Cohen Jim Cohen started at Harrell’s in 2006 and has served the golf community well as a Territory Manager in Northeast Massachusetts and Southeast New Hampshire for 18 years.
Chuck Bramhall Chuck Bramhall has been at Harrell’s since March of 1997, making 2024 his 27th and final year as a Harrell’s Territory Manager over golf in Southeast Massachusetts.
Val Christensen Val Christensen was our most recent employee- owner, beginning at Harrell’s in 2022 Val has been our Compliance Assistant in the Lakeland Plant for 2 years.
David Ackley David Ackley came to Harrell’s in October of 2003 and served Southwest Florida in the golf market as a Territory Manager for 21 years before retiring in December.
Mike Dukette Mike Dukette Has served our sales team since he started in 2006. Up until his retirement, he served Harrell’s as a Territory Manager for golf in the northeast.
Thank you all for your commitment to Harrell’s and we wish you all the best in this new season!
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March Office Safety
Office Safety
Handling Workplace Injuries/Accidents Workplace injuries can happen to anyone , regardless of job title. They can also happen at any time during the working day, so it is important to be prepared on how to handle these situations properly in a timely manner. Please see the steps laid out below that should be followed when a workplace injury/accident takes place. Procedure 1. Workplace Injury/Accident takes place. • Can be any of the following but not limited to; body part caught in office equipment, slip/trip/fall, etc. 2. Determine the severity of the injury/accident and what care is needed. • Emergency services should be called immediately if employees are in potential life threating situations. Examples: Obvious broken bone , loss of consciousness, loss of a body part , etc. • MedCor (Triage Nurse) should be called in situations that are not immediate emergencies such
as twisted ankles, hurt backs, etc. MedCor will advise what type of treatment is needed. • Please contact Noah Nulph (863-400- 5374) ASAP in these situations. He will call MedCor with the injured worker. • All employees getting outside treatment should have a Worker’s Compensation Info Card sent with them if the injury is work - related.
3. Report injury/accident to Compliance (Safety). • For reporting and handling purposes, Compliance (Safety/Risk Services) needs to be aware of injuries/accidents immediately. 4. Drug test and paperwork needed. • Most workplace injuries/accidents require a post drug test for all employees involved. Compliance (Safety) can assist with setting this up. • An Accident/Illness Report needs completed by the employee’s supervisor and sent back to Compliance as soon as time allows. • Any pictures or other information gathered is important to provide as well
• Please contact Compliance (Safety/Risk Services) with any questions regarding the above procedure.
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About The Salvation Army "Doing The Most Good." In these four words, our mission - to feed, to clothe, to comfort, to care. To rebuild broken homes and broken lives. By walking with the addicted, we can lead them to recovery. In fighting hunger and poverty, we can feed and nurture the spirit.
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Winter Photos
Andrew Miller View of Brooklyn across the East River near Dumbo.
Ben Endress Laney Endress on her new swing from Santa.
Gloria Mize My granddog Sawyer and I ran the Run for the Dogs, Santa Run 5k to benefit a local dog rescue. He won first place for the dogs!
Cassidy Polston Christmas photoshoot with my nieces, nephews, and our puppy, Biscuit.
Jeff Helvie Spent the week after Christmas down in St. John, USVI!
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Lise Holloway My grandbabies opening their Christmas gifts.
John Orr Pics of our lovely customer service girls getting in the holiday spirit.
Winner
Brad Glenn My daughter, Adalyn participating in her church Christmas play!
Kimberly Pierce A few of our Christmas pics!
Lee Griffin Marsh on a cold morning at Camp Kalauqua in High Springs, FL.
Paul Giordano The Giordano Christmas card photo.
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Winter Photos
Marcus Hood Pickleball snowman with my daughters, Hannah and Macy Grace.
Sam Kimbrel Bridal shower feat. my mother and grandmother. 3 generations!
Mike Hess First Christmas in our new house!
Mirna Guardado Christmas with my kids, Abi and Lui.
Marlon Carrera Our cat, Graycie, in front of our Christmas tree.
Steve Blalock Christmas family photo.
Keith Huggins Trapper offering his bone as a gift to baby Jesus.
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HUMAN RESOURCES
SPRING PHOTO CONTEST
March ANNIVERSARIES
March BIRTHDAYS!
From now until May 9th, send your Spring Photos to mhess@harrells.com for a chance to win a $75 Amazon gift card! All photos will be featured in the next issue of our What’s Growing On? newsletter.
1 Chris Shoemaker
Spreader Driver
Columbus
1 Robert Poppell
Delivery Driver
Lakeland
1 Dominic Vercelote Territory Manager
Hort
2 Steve Blalock
AP Specialist
Lakeland
1 Jamar Davis
Assistant Operator
HCS
3 Anthony Chapman Territory Manager
Golf
1 Jason Fischer
Territory Manager
T&L
1 Josh Koss
Territory Manager
T&L
3 Pat Cooper
Territory Manager
Golf
2 Al Craft Jr
Delivery Driver
Bridgeport
3 DJ Tyler
Assistant Operator
HCS
2 Jim Jaber
Delivery Driver
Livonia
4 Andy Szewczyk
Production Worker II
Lakeland
2 Phil Page
Sales Director
Golf/Turf
Continuous Improvement Quality Manager
5 Chris Hoff
Sales Director
Great Plains
2 Shannon Batesole
HCS
3 Aaron Parrett
Loader Operator
HCS
5 Luis Veras
Delivery Driver
Phoenix
3 Andrew Lafaille
Operations Manager
Auburn
7 Josh Kopera
Territory Manager
Golf
3 Darren Fenlong
Operations Manager
Syracuse
Software Engineering Manager
7 Mike Wisler
Lakeland
3 David Olson
Delivery Driver
Butler
8 Donnie Patterson
Assistant Operator
HCS
3 Marlon Carrera
Sales Director
Hort
Production Control Manager
3 Riley Herridge
Operations Manager
Lubbock
9 Jim Bayer Jr
Lakeland
3 Ron Craddock
Operations Manager
Richmond
9 Chase Ray
Loader Operator
Sylacauga
3 Shane Macon
Assistant Operator
HCS
9 Craig Ross
Delivery Driver
Columbus
3 Tom Russell
Delivery Driver
Auburn
9 Craig Wall
Territory Manager
Hort
4 Greg Moon
.Net Developer
Lakeland
4 Javier Tate
Production Worker
Avon Park
11 Kimberly Rouleau
Territory Manager
Golf
4 Mike Hess
Content Specialist
Lakeland
12 Scott Parker
Sales Director
T&L
6 Connor Cinque
Territory Manager
Golf
13 Cort Hall IV
Territory Manager
T&L
6 Greg Fantuzzi
Delivery Driver
York
14 Clint Neely
Territory Manager
Golf
6 Jeff Wagner
Spreader Driver
Chattanooga
6 Russell Keeton
Shift Supervisor
HCS
15 Tim Simonson
Plant Manager
Avon Park
7 Abel Avalos
Production Worker II
Lakeland
Regional Operations Manager Continuous Improvement Quality Manager
16 Brett Davenport
Houston
7 Angel Molina
Warehouse Supervisor
Bridgeport
17 Shannon Batesole
HCS
7 John Orr
Warehouse Manager
Lakeland
7 Kevin Jones
Delivery Driver
Dallas
17 James Blackstock
Equipment Operator Avon Park
Maintenance Daily Work Coordinator
7 Matt Kilpeck
Territory Manager
Golf
17 Bo Green
HCS
VP of Business Development, Marketing, R&D
9 Jason Frank
Lakeland
17 Riley Herridge
Operations Manager
Lubbock
9 Jim Wilson
Territory Manager
Golf
17 Sheree Hughes
Office Administrator
HCS
9 Mark McCaughan Territory Manager
Golf
9 Stevie Pope
Bulk Load Out
HCS
18 James Bartley
Territory Manager
T&L
10 Fuzz Herridge
Territory Manager
Golf T&L
20 Pierre Smith
Dock Crew Leader
Lakeland
10 JJ Jansen
Sales Director
Golf/Turf
20 Brad Sorenson
Territory Manager
Hort
10 Rodney Crick
Warehouse Worker
Oklahoma City
21 David Budness
Delivery Driver
San Antonio
11 Clint Neely
Territory Manager
Golf
21 Ed Cox
Warehouseman
HCS
11 James Jensen
Territory Manager
Golf
22 Kayla Reaves
Compliance Assistant Sylacauga
11 John Roberts
Delivery Driver
Whitestown
23 Robbie Langley
Bulk Loadout SupervisorHCS
12 David Betancur
Delivery Driver
Homestead
13 James Bartley
Territory Manager
T&L
23 Cory Miller
Lab Tech-I
HCS
Accounting Clerk/ Receptionist
13 Rod Moulin
Territory Manager
T&L
25 Glenda Paul
Lakeland
14 Nick Cole
Territory Manager
Golf
26 Mike Rupp
Territory Manager
Golf
14 Tristan Rosado
Territory Manager
T&L
Technical Support Supervisor
27 Dan Appleton
Lakeland
15 Adam Harris
Production Worker
Sylacauga
Environmental, Health and Safety Manager Software QA & Multimedia Specialist
16 William McGregor
Production Worker
Sylacauga
27 Noah Nulph
Lakeland
18 Mark Clikas
Territory Manager
Hort
30 Brandon Clark
Lakeland
20 Carl McKenzie
Accounts Receivable Lead Lakeland
30 Mark Clikas
Territory Manager
Hort
24 Jim Wierzbicki
Territory Manager
Golf
30 Will Contner
Delivery Driver
Lakeland
26 John Keeler
Sales Director
Golf
30 Dustin Hargrove
Maintenance Assistant Lakeland
27 Darron Culberson Lead Operator
HCS
30 Felix Ruelas
Delivery Driver
San Diego
Multi Craft/Maintenance Millwright
27 Keith Barnett
HCS
31 Nick Adams
Territory Manager
Golf
28 Mike Kroian
Territory Manager
Golf
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