Houweling’s has announced the expansion of its U.S. account management team, which aims to further strengthen and support retail partnerships, according to a press release.
The U.S. account management team has hiried on Nic Vallejo, and promoted Jeremiah Hunsaker, who will both join industry veteran RJ Deakins.
Vallejo has worked with the company previously as a greenhouse category coordinator for The OppenHeimer Group, with experience managing large accounts in California and other states.
Since joining Houweling’s in the role of account specialist in July 2014, Hunsaker has shown tremendous progression, taking on added responsibilities as part of the 2015 FPFC Apprentice Class, according to the release.
“I’m very pleased to have these two passionate and talented individuals join our account management team,” says Bill Wilber, Houweling’s Group VP Sales. “The positive impact to our customers in both service levels and strategic account planning will be significant.”
Photo: (Left) Jeremiah Hunsaker; (Right) Nic Vallejo. Courtesy of Houweling's Group.
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