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Schiller hires new
director of sales
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc., a manufacturer of lawn
and garden power equipment and the parent company
of the BOB-CAT, Ryan and Steiner brands, announced
on June 16 the addition of an industry veteran to the
Schiller team.
Drew Aloisi will serve as director of sales for the BOB-
CAT, Ryan and Steiner brands. He comes to Schiller fol-
lowing various sales positions at Polaris Industries and MTD Products. He most
recently worked as a national accounts manager for Meyer Products.
In his new role, Aloisi will be responsible for managing the sales organiza-
tions for the BOB-CAT, Ryan and Steiner product lines, as well as determining
sales strategies and revenue growth. He will also oversee and assist the brands'
regional sales managers.
"Drew's extensive knowledge and sales experience in lawn care equipment
makes him a perfect fit for all three brands," said Pat Cappucci, Schiller presi-
dent and COO. "We're excited to bring him aboard to help us take BOB-CAT,
Ryan and Steiner to new levels."
Aloisi holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from John
Carroll University. In his spare time, he enjoys football, baseball, fishing, gar-
dening, golf and spending time with his family. He is based in Cleveland, Ohio.
GNE acquires JRCO
Headquartered in Rogers, Minn., Great Northern
Equipment Distributing Inc. (GNE) completed its
asset purchase of Minneapolis-based JRCO, Inc. on
June 1.
Since 1975, JRCO has been a well-respected name
in the commercial mower attachment industry. Its
attachments, which include aerators, dethatchers,
leaf cleanup products, spreaders and sprayers, have
been favorites among commercial customers.
Built commercial tough and consumer friendly,
JRCO products will continue to be manufactured
in the USA and marketed under the JRCO brand
name, according to GNE.
GNE has been serving the outdoor power equip-
ment industry for more than 30 years, and it has a
corporate office in Rogers, Minn., and a branch
office in Garland, Texas. GNE's customers include
dealers, rental stores, national accounts, OEMs and
hardware co-ops. GNE is actively seeking new deal-
ers to enhance JRCO's existing dealer network. For
more information, visit www.gnedi.com.
Drew Aloisi
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