James A. (Tony) Griffin

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3316 Provine Road
McKinney , Texas 75075

Office (469) 742-0178
Mobile (214) 356-0350
E Mail: tonyg@sungro.com

EDUCATION: Graduate Texas A&M University/Commerce --1974---BS
Graduate Texas A&M University/Commerce --1976--MS

BUSINESS BACKGROUND:

Sun Gro Horticulture

Senior District Manager—2000 until Present
Responsible for N.E. Texas

General Manager—Terrell Texas—1998-2000
Manufacturing media for growers and retailers

Business Development—Corporate Level Position—1997-1998
Developing new business for the corporation

Regional Sales Manager—Southern Region—1988-1997
Responsible for the S.E. United States, Mexico, Central America,and the Caribbean

District Sales Manager—1983-1988
Responsible for Texas, Okla., Ark, La. and Eastern Mexico

AWARDS/ RECOGNITION:

*Sun Gro- Corporate Sales Person of the Year—1984—1986—1987

*Sales Achievement Award—1984—1985—1986—1987—2000-2001,2002, 2003 and 2004

*Texas Nurserymen and Landscape Association---- Allied Advisor Committee-setting goals and policies.