Brent Sutton
President, General Manager & Member of the Board
Direct Phone: (863) 956-1101, ext. 22
E-mail: bsutton@growersfertilizer.com

Education: Tarpon Springs High School (Graduated 1977); Associate of Science Degree from St. Petersburg Junior College (1980); Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture from University of Florida (1982)

Specialized Knowledge and Work Experience: Certified Crop Advisor (1998); Chem Nut Board of Directors; Chairman of the Board of the Florida Fertilizer and Agricultural Chemical Associates; Secretary/Treasurer of the Florida Agricultural Council; Vice-Chairman of the Board of the Citrus and Research Advisory Advisory Committee in Lake Alfred)

Work Experience: Lykes Agri Sales – Sales Representative (1983-1985), East Coast Sales Manager (1985-1990), Crop Protection Products Manager (1990-1993), Sales Manager (1993-2003)

Years in Field: 25 • Years with Growers Fertilizer: 5

Community Involvement: Vice-Chairman of the Board of Pasco Regional Medical Center; Lay Leader at the First United Methodist Church of Dade City; Past President of Sunrise Rotary Club of Dade City; Past Town Commissioner in St. Leo, Florida

Rick O'Steen
Controller - Secretary/Treasurer
Direct Phone: (863) 956-1101, ext. 24
E-mail: rosteen@growersfertilizer.com

Education: Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Florida Southern College (1988); Master of Business Administration – Accounting Concentration from Florida Southern College (2001)

Specialized Knowledge and Work Experience: 16 years in fertilizer business; IMC Rainbow (1988-1996); Wheelabrator Ridge Energy (1996-1998); Custom Chemicals Corporation (1998-2000); Growers Fertilizer Corporation (2000-present)

Years in Field: 20 • Years with Growers Fertilizer: 8

Community Involvement: Member, Lakeside Baptist Church; Institute of Management Accountants (Polk County, Florida Chapter); National Association of Credit Managers (Tampa)

Larry Sparrow
Operations Manager
Direct Phone: ((863) 956-1101, ext. 32
E-mail: lsparrow@growersfertilizer.com

Education: La Harpe High School (La Harpe, Illinois); Polk Community College (2 years)

Specialized Knowledge and Work Experience: Fertilizer Formulation (2 years); Maintenance Supervisor (2 years); Liquid Fertilizer Plant Manager (3 years); Operations Manager (20 years)

Years in Field: 27 • Years with Growers Fertilizer: 27

Mark Wheaton
Turf and Ornamental Sales Manager
Direct Phone: (863) 559-0236
AgNet: 19336
Direct E-mail: mwheaton@growersfertilizer.com

Education: Associate of Arts Degree from St. Petersburg Junior College; Bachelor of Science Degree from Middle Tennessee State University

Work Experience: Assistant Greens Superintendent at Moundsville Country Club; Tru Green Chemlawn Sales and Service; Lesco Turf Products

Years in Field: 20 • Years with Growers Fertilizer: 17

Affiliations: Florida Turfgrass Association; West Coast Superintendents Association