New York, United States: Trevor Watson has joined Syngenta as a territory manager, serving turf and lawn care customers throughout New Jersey and portions of eastern New York and Pennsylvania.

As part of this newly aligned territory, Watson will work with customers to provide agronomic recommendations, product guidance and localised support.

Joe Cassidy, Northeast District Manager at Syngenta, said: “Trevor’s strong technical background and passion for customer success make him an outstanding addition to our team. Additionally, his experience working with turf professionals throughout the mid-Atlantic and Northeast makes him well-suited to deliver valuable insights and trusted support to our customers in this region.”

Based in Philadelphia, Watson brings a diverse background in turfgrass science, technical services and customer education. He earned a bachelor’s degree in turfgrass science from Penn State University and a master’s degree in plant biology from Rutgers University, where he conducted turfgrass weed science research as a graduate research assistant.

Most recently, Watson served as a mid-Atlantic Technical Manager for Arborjet | Ecologel, leading market development initiatives and providing technical guidance across the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. Earlier in his career, he supported more than 270 Lawn Doctor franchises nationwide as a technical operations agronomist, as well as held operational, service leadership and field roles with TruGreen and BrightView Landscapes.

Watson said: “Throughout my career, I’ve enjoyed translating technical knowledge into practical solutions that deliver results for turf and landscape customers. I’m thrilled to join the Syngenta team, and I look forward to using my experience to help customers throughout the region achieve their goals.”

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