Gro-Pro LLC Names New Office Manager

April 26, 2003

(INVERNESS, Fla.)

Gro-Pro LLC is pleased to announce that Kathie Richel has joined the company as Office Manager. Richel has more than 15 years experience as an administrative professional. In her new position, Richel will manage the order desk and facilitate the order entry process, oversee logistics as well as marketing program fulfillment. She will also administer distribution, agency and general agreements in addition to general office management.

A graduate of CUNY - Queens College, Richel joins Gro-Pro from Joseph Financial Group, where she was an assistant comptroller responsible for assisting clients with bookkeeping and record keeping, account analysis; account reconciliation and assistance in financial statement preparation. Previously, she was an office manager for a construction company.

“We’re excited about having Kathie on board,” said J.J. Grow, President of Gro-Pro LLC. “Kathie brings a level of professionalism and will be a great asset as we work to serve our customers better.”