Central Turf & Irrigation Supply’s Senior Leadership to Join Primera, Inc.’s Board of Directors

Bob Hartman, Director of Turf for Central Turf & Irrigation Supply, has been named to the Board of Directors for Primera, Inc.—a business cooperative for professionals in the turf, ornamental, and specialty green business.

Hartman joined Central Turf & Irrigation Supply—a leading North American wholesale distributor of turf, landscape, and irrigation supplies—in 2019. His extensive background includes nearly two decades in the green industry with experience in distribution, manufacturing (Knox Fertilizers), and CPG (Scotts Miracle Gro).

“I am honored and excited for the opportunity to have a positive impact on our industry, members, and to continue Primera’s vision to be the best nationwide distribution network of products that service the green industry,” states Bob Hartman. “I am eager to leverage my unique background within the industry, as well as my role with Central, to ensure our members have a competitive advantage in their local markets and are able to effectively service the end user.”

Central Turf & Irrigation Supply has been a committed and active Primera, Inc. owner-member for nine years—collaborating on key initiatives to further the growth of Primera, its members, and the green industry at large. With its own growth and ongoing expansion into new markets, Central continues to be a steward to the green industry with its focus and commitment to the landscape professional through partnership, training, and support services.

About Primera, Inc.

Primera is a business cooperative committed to providing leading technologies and advantaged opportunities to distributors, users, and manufacturers in the professional turf and ornamental, specialty vegetation management, pest control, and aquatic markets. Primera distributors consolidate purchasing across the U.S. to provide national access; unsurpassed, dedicated service; product expertise; and local touch. Their history, values, integrity, and track record shows their steadfast support and commitment to the turf, ornamental, and specialty industry participants. For more information, visit https://primera.coop/