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PROKoZ was organized in 1998 as a national buying group of leading turf and ornamental distributors. By 1999, PROKoZ had attracted 20 distributors.
Today the PROKoZ organization, with its corporate headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, is comprised of a nationwide network of 24 member distributors serving the golf, lawn, nursery, and T&O specialty markets in the United States and the Caribbean.
PROKoZ members are committed to providing T&O customers with:
- Reliable information
- Responsive service
- Industry knowledge and dedication
- The right products at the right price
PROKoZ Staff
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Rodger Younker - President
As President/CEO of PROKoZ, Rodger Younker provides strategic leadership and focus to the organization. Critical milestones are centered on growth and expansion of new products and markets.
PROKoZ is vested in a vision to provide quality products to service our valued customers. The strength of PROKoZ truly lies in the quality of its members. National in scope, local expertise and knowledge make for a unique business model.
Mr. Younker brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his position with over 23 years in the horticultural/agricultural chemical industry. He has held sales and management posts with a variety of national companies including The Scotts Company, AVENTIS / BAYER Crop Science, and United Agri Products. |
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Steve Jedrzejek - Vice President
As Vice President, Steve Jedrzejek's responsibilities include marketing support, new product and business development, and select vendor and industry association liaison.
Steve brings over 30 years of turf and horticultural experience and knowledge to this role. He has held a variety of product, marketing, sales, technical services, regulatory and research and development management positions in a number of companies including the Chemtura Corporation, LESCO and Chevron Chemical Company. |
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Jim Dodgen - Business and Finance Manager
As Business & Finance Manager, Jim Dodgen is responsible for accounting and financial management of PROKoZ. In addition, Jim brings a broad background in business operation and will play a strategic role in our future growth.
The addition of Jim to the PROKoZ staff rounds out a solid nucleus for our PROKoZ Alpharetta based office. |
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Mohamed Rachadi, PhD - Private Label Brand Manager
As Private Label Brand Manager, Mohamed Rachadi’s new responsibilities include development, regulatory and logistics for all PROKoZ private label products.
Rachadi’s previous experience includes technical support, sales, and marketing with UPMA LABS, Waterbury Companies and Whitmire Micro-Gen Research Laboratories. |
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Michelle Jarmon - Accounting Coordinator
As Accounting Coordinator, Michelle handles Receivables and Payables, and administrative support for the PROKoZ Executive Management team.
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Robert Cafferata - Customer Service Coordinator
As Customer Service Coordinator, Robert handles order fulfillment, tracking purchases vs commitments, invoicing, and administrative support for PROKoZ Brand & Marketing initiatives.
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