Steffensen, Zakary join PBI-Gordon; Brandt promoted

The employee-owners of PBI-Gordon Corporation announced Eric Steffensen and Jamie Zakary have joined the company as sales representatives.

Steffensen is PBI-Gordon’s new North Carolina sales representative. In his role, he is responsible for leading sales initiatives and providing technical expertise for the company’s golf, landscape, professional lawn care and agricultural customers in North Carolina.

Prior to joining PBI-Gordon, Steffensen was the key accounts manager for SiteOne Landscape Supply Company in Charlotte, N.C. Preceding that role, he held sales positions with Arborjet/Ecologel and Sigma Organics, Inc. Steffensen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in turfgrass science from Penn State University.

Jamie Zakary is PBI-Gordon’s new sales representative for Alabama and Georgia. He is responsible for managing all sales functions, developing new customers and business opportunities, and providing technical knowledge to PBI-Gordon’s golf, professional lawn care and agricultural customers in the region.

Zakary brings more than 25 years of professional turf industry experience to PBI-Gordon. Most recently, he served as a territory manager for JRM, Inc. Prior to that, Zakary held sales positions with Simplot and Harrell’s, and served as the director of agronomy for Troon Golf. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy and soils from Auburn University.

“We are thrilled to welcome Eric and Jamie to the PBI-Gordon team of employee-owners,” says Brett Rieck, regional sales manager for PBI-Gordon. “Our customers in Alabama, Georgia, and North Carolina will benefit greatly from their combined 40 years of experience in the professional turf and golf industry and will have access to an unsurpassed level of expertise, insight, and professionalism.”

Additionally, Phil Brandt has accepted the position of national business coordinator.

Brandt joined PBI-Gordon in 2020 as warehouse manager. In his new role as national business coordinator, his responsibilities include:

• Development and leadership in the field forecasting process
• Partnering with the legal department to oversee contract compliance and systems management
• Managing PBI-Gordon’s sales data platform for the sales team
• Leading the fulfillment process to ensure accurate agreements and deliveries
  

With more than 20 years of experience in operations and warehouse management, Brandt previously worked for Mid America Merchandising, Alphabroder, and Pacific Sunwear of California before joining PBI- Gordon.

“Phil has deep experience and a proven track record of problem-solving,” says Tim Demerath, vice president of sales for PBI-Gordon. “He has been a valuable member of the PBI-Gordon team for the past three years, and in his new position, he will continue to deliver outstanding results for our company and our customers.”