Skinner Nurseries Expands

Skinner Nurseries is expanding to the mid-Atlantic region, with Robb Gerard heading sales efforts in the area.

Skinner Nurseries has hired Robb Gerard to spearhead sales in the mid-Atlantic region, which covers the Virginia and Maryland markets and northward. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Robb is familiar with sourcing and providing horticultural products and supplies to large commercial contractors, developers and architects.

Gerard has managed sales, installation and production divisions in past companies. With past service as a chapter president of the Pennsylvania Nurseryman’s Association and as a prior member of the Legislative Committee for Associated Builders & Contractors in the Washington Metro area, he has a solid grasp of the needs of both growers and builders.

“With the addition of Robb Gerard, Skinner Nurseries will be able to provide a sturdy presence in the mid-Atlantic region furthering our commitment to one-stop shopping for landscape contractors and developers,” commented Russell Skinner, president of Skinner Nurseries.