Tyler Enterprises Expands Sales Team to Drive Growth in Central Illinois Turf and Ornamental Markets

Tyler Enterprises, the turf care products division of Masterblend International, is proud to announce the addition of Travis Williams to its turf and ornamental products sales team. He will be responsible for business development and sales of all nutrient and protection products to the golf course, grounds care, and sports turf markets in Central Illinois.

After earning a B.S. in Horticulture from the University of Illinois, Travis served as a Director of Golf and Agronomy for Illinois State University’s Golf Course and their many athletic fields.

Additionally he served as Director of Golf Operations for ISU’s Golf Club and achieved the designation of Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS) by the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America. Most recently, Travis was responsible for fertilizer procurement at Growmark, an Illinois agricultural cooperative.

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These decades of combined hands-on turf agronomics and operations experience will provide Tyler customers with unique and practical insight to turf management best practices. Travis notes:

“I was interested in joining a well-respected company committed to providing quality products and excellent service. The position at Tyler/Masterblend allows me to utilize my combination of experiences to find collaborative solutions for agronomists throughout Illinois.”

Travis is committed to continued involvement and support of the turf management industry. He has provided leadership to industry associations by serving on the Board of Directors and as the Past President of the Central Illinois Golf Course Superintendents Association. His first-hand experience and involvement provides credibility with today’s golf course superintendents and athletic field managers.

Scott Kuebel, Vice President and General Manager at Tyler Enterprises shares, “I am pleased to add such a quality sales representative to our team. Travis brings a wealth of experience in both the golf course and athletic field turf care fields. He is certain to provide exceptional insight and service to turf management professionals in the Central Illinois region.”

Masterblend International is a leading U.S. manufacturer and supplier of the highest quality fertilizer products and blending services for professional growers and turf care professionals. Our Masterblend and Tyler brands serve our clients worldwide and provide complete line of water- soluble fertilizers, control-release fertilizers, granular fertilizers, grass seed, micronutrients and chemicals.

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