Jim Kaminskas
Vice President, Sales
Jim has been in the lawn and garden industry for over 20 years, having joined Espoma in 2005. Previously, he was with Fiskars Garden and Outdoor Living, where he led the growth of the company's two-step distribution business. Before joining Fiskars, Jim was Vice President of Sales for Miracle-Gro and Scotts. Jim serves on the Board of Directors for the Lawn and Garden Marketing Distribution Association (LGMDA) and chairs its marketing committee.He is an avid runner, having completed 16 marathons, and is an avid golfer, but never takes the game too seriously.
Phone: 800-634-0603, ext. 21
Email: jkaminskas@espoma.com
John Harrison
Sales & Marketing Support Manager
John grew up in the lawn & garden industry working at retail garden centers through high school and college (University of Maryland). John joined Espoma in 1984 with the responsibility of opening up a new territory consisting of Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina. In 1988 John was offered the opportunity to join our management team. John lives in southern New Jersey with his wife Madge and their perfect daughter Jill. His hobbies include competitive swimming and gardening.
Phone: 800-634-0603 Ex. 14
Email: jharrison@espoma.com
David Mountford
Customer Service
David has been in the lawn & garden industry for 25 years working at the distributor level as well as the retail level before joining Espoma in 1989. His responsibilities are to handle the logistics, accounts receivable, dealer co-op advertising, as well as consumer customer service calls. David’s father Jerry had been our Mid-Atlantic salesman for nearly 20 years. David lives in South Jersey with his wife Robin two daughters Kelsey and Kaitlyn. In his spare time he enjoys vacationing with his family, gardening, listening to several types of music and is an avid Red Sox baseball fan.
Phone: 800-634-0603 Ex. 13
Email dmountford@espoma.com
Shawn Shockey
Territory Sales Manager
Born and raised outside western Pennsylvania, Shawn has been in lawn and garden industry for over 10 years, and prior to joining Espoma was with United Industries/Spectrum Brands, servicing and supporting their 2-step lawn and garden business.
Shawn and his wife Melissa, and their two daughters Sarah and Grace, live in the Philadelphia suburbs. During his tenure at United, the Shockey’s lived in TX and LA. Shawn is an Eagle Scout who subscribes to its oath, motto, and slogan, and when not spending time with the family enjoys all outdoor activities, including cycling and motor sports.
Phone: 800-634-0603 Ex. 20
Email:sshockey@espoma.com
Joseph Gallo
Director of Sales
Joe has been in the Lawn & Garden industry for over twenty years. Prior to joining Espoma, he was Business Director for Spectrum Brands/United Industries Corporation Lawn & Garden and Hardware business two-step distribution channel. Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in the lawn & garden industry, Joe and his wife Dorine now reside in the suburbs of St. Louis, MO. The Gallo’s are very excited to be part of the Espoma team, and have a son, Joseph James and a daughter Elisa. Joe’s hobbies include exercise and taking care of himself, sport cars and an occasional relaxing day at the beach.
Phone: 800-634-0603 Ex. 12
Email:Jgallo@espoma.com
Bonnie Satterthwaite
Southeast and Southwest Territory Sales Manager
Bonnie is originally from Savannah, Georgia and currently resides in Virginia Beach, VA. She has over 18 years of experience in the lawn and garden industry both wholesale and retail with a strong emphasis on employee training and consumer seminars. Prior to joining Espoma, Bonnie was a very successful sales representative for Wyatt Quarles, a lawn and garden distributor. She enjoys softball, gardening and international travel.
Phone: 800-634-0603, ext. 18
Email: bsatterthwaite@espoma.com
Jim Voytus
Midwest Territory Sales Manager
A native of Cleveland Ohio, Jim holds a Degree in Landscape Architect from The Ohio State University and has over 20 years experience in the Lawn & Garden Industry. From Director of Landscape at a Design Build firm to Sales Representative at Arett Sales to Territory Sales Manager at GSO America and Glenn Walters Nursery, and now with Espoma, Jim has covered every aspect of our industry. Jim lives in Columbus, Ohio with his wife Traci and their two children, Brandon & Kennedi. Jim enjoys spending time with his family and coaching his kids sports (hockey & baseball), as well as participating in adult hockey and golf
Phone: 800-634-0603, ext. 26
Email: jvoytus@espoma.com
Charles Shields
New York / New England Territory Sales Manager
Born and raised in Long Island, NY, Charlie has a bachelor degree in Horticulture and an MBA in Agricultural Economics. After 10 years of working in landscape, wholesale nursery, and retail garden center management, Charlie joined Espoma in 1987, where he has successfully grown his New York and New England territory. Charlie resides in Watertown, CT with his wife Chris, and their three children: Jennifer, Joanna, and Andrew. He enjoys fishing, boating, gardening and carpentry / restoration, as well as volunteering with the Scouts and coaching sports.
Phone: 800-634-0603 Ex. 19
Email: cshields@espoma.com
Maggie Wallace
Western Region Territory Sales Manager
The newest member of the Espoma sales team is Maggie Wallace. As the Western Region Territory Sales Manager, Maggie will work directly with the sales staff of garden centers and their distributor partners to provide product knowledge and retail opportunities. Her enthusiasm and experience in marketing and communications will be a welcomed asset as she works with retailers of all sizes.
Formerly, Maggie was the Lawn & Garden Division National Sales Manager for Atlas Glove Consumer Products, and has been active in the industry for more than six years. She and her husband, Brad, reside in Mount Vernon, Washington, where she loves to garden, run, quilt and travel.
Phone: 800-634-0603 Ex. 27
Email:mwallace@espoma.com