Awards
ROB PONN
Yellowstone , Senior Production Manager - Findlay OH
Rob Ponn demonstrates leadership , in part , by driving the use of autonomous mowing in commercial landscaping . He has embraced technology and the insights provided by the data it generates . Rob ’ s
leadership has led to cost savings for his team . Other branches within Yellowstone have noticed his success and are anxious to follow his lead .
“ We picked up a lot of new properties this year , people who weren ’ t happy with their current service . Helping transform that is rewarding . I ’ m involved in the beautification of nice properties . I get to support teams so they can do great work .”
JAKE SEGRIN trDigital , LLC , Director of Strategic Partnerships As the former corporate marketing manager of Scag Inc , Jake Segrin ’ s role as Director of Strategic Partnerships for trDigital allows him to share his knowledge of the OPE industry with OEMs , distributors and dealers to advance the entire industry . He ’ s been instrumental in assisting Scag distributor , Power Tool Company , and its transition to digital marketing .
“ I like being part of the OPE community , from landscapers to dealers , and the innovation of this industry as a whole . There are new brands coming in , new technology making product and vehicle improvements . That will keep customers coming back . And that can help dealers be more profitable .”
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