Albaugh Dedicates Mural in St. Joseph, Mo.
Dennis Albaugh, founder and chairman of Albaugh, formally dedicated a mural spanning the historic Stockyards Expressway as a gift to the city of St. Joseph, Mo., paying tribute to the rich heritage of the area. The dedication also coincides with the 45th anniversary of the founding of the company in 1979.
“In 2023, we completed construction on a skybridge that connects our production area to a new finished-goods warehouse that occupies part of the ground where the St. Joseph Stockyards once stood. We know how important the Stockyards were, not only to the economy, but also to the identity of this region, for so many years,” Albaugh said. “As someone who has been involved in farming and the agriculture industry my entire life, it was important for me to pay tribute to the rich agricultural heritage of this area, including the Stockyards, as well as the historical significance of St. Joseph.”
The mural, which consists of 64 hand-painted panels, honors various milestones in St. Josephh history, from the origins of the Pony Express to the iconic Stockyards, as well as paying homage to the agricultural roots of the area and Albaugh’s journey to becoming one of the largest crop protection companies globally. Artist Sam Welty, who has also completed murals in downtown St. Joseph, was commissioned for the artwork.
Albaugh’s St. Joseph plant manufactures crop protection, seed treatment and specialty products that serve agricultural and turf and ornamental customers around the U.S.
Kubota Kicks Off Kubota Hometown Proud
Kubota Tractor Corp. named 20 grant recipients in its fourth annual Kubota Hometown Proud grant program aimed at providing support across the country for local nonprofit organizations and their unique initiatives.
Each of the 20 hometown projects goes to a public vote, and the project with the most votes in each of Kubota’s 10 operating districts will turn their $10,000 grant into a $50,000 grant.
“The Kubota Hometown Proud grant program was created four years ago as a way for Kubota to give back to our dealers’ hometowns in a meaningful way,” said Todd Stucke, president of Kubota Tractor Corp. and senior vice president for Kubota North America. “Today we are announcing more grants than ever before for 20 nonprofits from various hometowns across the country to help with community projects that will make a positive impact in these communities for years to come. We hope the next phase in our program generates even more hometown pride by rallying around each organization and helping to shine a light on the important work they all do.”
From now until August 14, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CT, voters are encouraged to visit KubotaHometownProud.com and cast a vote for one of the 20 community projects. Every vote submitted will be automatically entered into a sweepstakes* for the chance to win a Kubota residential Z200 Series zero-turn mower or BX Series subcompact tractor. Voters can make their selections once per day to increase their odds of winning. The community projects with the most votes will be announced in September.
Central Turf & Irrigation Names New Turf Category Chemical Director
Central Turf & Irrigation Supply added Andrew McCormick as turf category chemical director.
In this role, McCormick will continue the strategic growth for the chemical category set forth by his predecessor Austin Marsteller, who was promoted to Turf Category Business Director in February 2024.
McCormick has been a part of the Turfgrass Industry for the past 27 years. He is a graduate of Ohio University (sport business) and Ohio State University (turfgrass management) and is a Class A member of the GCSAA. He has 14 years of experience in the superintendent side of the business with skills in warm season and cool season grasses. Before joining Central, McCormick spent the last 11 years in turf and ornamental sales at the distributor level.
OTR Engineered Solutions Adds New VP, Engineering and Innovation
Patrick Sexton has joined OTR Engineered Solutions (OTR) as the company’s new global vice president of engineering and innovation. In this role, he will oversee OTR’s engineering team worldwide, ensuring all activities align with strategic goals.
“It’s an exciting time at OTR, as we’re not only investing heavily in product development, but also advancing technology and building global infrastructure,” said Tom Rizzi, president and CEO. “Patrick will be a great addition to OTR’s executive team, and he’ll help us continue to innovate and grow.”
Sexton offers vast experience in energy, electrification, automotive, and similar industries. He has led the development of various products and solutions for leading technology companies, serving in both engineering and executive-level positions. He also has a background in providing technical and strategic consulting. Throughout his career, he has been awarded 10 patents, with others currently in process.
A native of Ireland, Sexton earned a degree in mechanical and manufacturing engineering from Munster Technical University in Cork, Ireland. After spending some of his career in the United Kingdom, he moved to the United States, where he recently became a citizen.
