RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Bayer CropScience LP has named Jonathan Jones Area Sales Manager for its Environmental Science business, servicing the golf and lawn care sales markets in Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Previously, Jones served three golf courses in the Georgia market as an assistant golf course superintendent.  Most recently, he was a sales representative for Corbin Turf, helping to launch new turf and ornamental products in the market place. He is an active member of the national and local chapters of the Golf Course Superintendant Association as well as the Georgia Sports Turf Management Association, serving as the vice president.

“Having been in the industry in Georgia for over 18 years, Jonathan knows this market and is very familiar with the challenges superintendents face,” said Michael Ruizzo, regional sales manager for Bayer.  “He will be able to use this experience to better serve our customers with an understanding of what they face every day on their turf.”