Two more owners join PROKoZ

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – PROKoZ, a cooperative group of leading independent distributors in the turf and ornamental markets announced that effective October 1, Nursery Connection and Southern States Cooperative have become the newest owners to join the group.

“We are very excited about the addition of Nursery Connection to the PROKoZ family," said PROKoZ president John Johnson. Mike and the Team align with our ownership’s values and they strengthen our national ornamental footprint by bringing a great deal of local experience and knowledge to PROKoZ and the branded partnerships we represent in the PNW.”

Nursery Connection President Mike Vandecoevering said, “We look forward to working with John and all the Prokoz owners. Their owners and supplier partners in the ornamental industry will help strengthen our position in the nursery market.”

“We are very excited about the addition of Southern States to the PROKoZ family," said Johnson. "David and the Team align with our ownership’s values and they strengthen our national lawn care and golf footprint by bringing a great deal of local experience and knowledge to PROKoZ and the branded partnerships we represent in the Mid-Atlantic through the Southeast.”

Southern States Vice President of Agronomy Procurement and Distribution David Parker said, “We at Southern States are excited to partner with PROKoZ to provide our customers with the turf and ornamental products they need while providing even greater value.”