Smith Joins Gro-Pro LLC

January 13, 2005

(INVERNESS, Fla.)

Gro-Pro LLC announces that Brent Smith has joined the company as Director of National Accounts.

Based in Ohio, Smith will lead Gro-Pro efforts with distribution to successfully structure profitable business opportunities.

Smith brings more than eleven years’ experience in sales and marketing within chemical industry. Most recently he was Director of Distributor Accounts for The Scotts Company.

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.