Russell Joins Gro-Pro LLC

September 13, 2004

(INVERNESS, Fla.)

Gro-Pro LLC announces that Shannon Russell has joined the company as Manager of Operations and Business Services.

As Manager of Operations and Business Services, Russell will be responsible for procurement, packaging, formulation and logistics. He will be based in North Carolina and report to Randy Canady, Vice President, Marketing and Business Development.

“We want to make sure that we build Gro-Pro LLC on a solid platform with top talent,” said Randy Canady, Vice President, Marketing and Business Development. “Shannon’s energy and broad-based thought processes make him an ideal fit for our growing young company.”

Russell is a graduate of N.C. State University with a BS in Chemical Engineering. He has seven years’ experience in the chemical industry. Most recently he was Supervisor of Contract Operations with BASF Corporation where he managed the daily operations of formulation and packaging contract manufacturers.

Gro-Pro LLC focuses exclusively on the non-crop, specialty markets. The company offers multiple products for turf and ornamental, pest control and vegetation management and forestry.