Profile® Products recently hired Michael Gantt as the east coast sales manager of blender accounts for the horticulture business. In this new position, Gantt is responsible for driving sales of HydraFiber®, Sunterra® Canadian Sphagnum peat moss, Florikan® controlled release fertilizer and ProfileCoir. Gantt will be accompanied by consultant Don Duggar to cultivate new relationships and partner with soil blenders to provide high-performing, cost-effective mixes for ornamental and nursery growers.  

“Michael is a wealth of knowledge and highly skilled in understanding the fluctuations of the horticulture industry,” said Wes Martin, vice president of horticulture/lawn and garden at Profile. “His extensive experience in customer service and total portfolio sales will allow Profile to better support our customers.” 

Gantt’s professional career has spanned many segments of the horticulture industry, including lawn and garden, grass seed, erosion control and turf. Prior to joining Profile, Gantt worked at Central Garden & Pet. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina.