Vollie Carr Retires From Jacobsen After Nearly 40 Years in the Turf Industry
October 01, 2009
Vollie Carr, Jacobsen’s product and tournament support manager and one of the turf care industry’s leading experts in equipment design and maintenance, has retired from the company, effective September 30, 2009. Jacobsen is a Textron Inc (NYSE: TXT) company.
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Vollie started his career in the turf industry in 1970, and joined Ransomes as a product specialist in the early 1980s. He joined the Jacobsen team when Textron purchased Ransomes in 1998 and has served as our tournament support specialist since that date.
He is considered by many to be one of the industry’s leading exponents when it comes to equipment design, maintenance, and adjustment to meet the needs of the golf course superintendent as well as the high standards set by the PGA and USGA tour staffs. He is recognizable by many of the industry professionals, both the seasoned veterans and the new generation of turf professionals.
Long-time colleague Ralph Nicotera, Jacobsen’s vice president of sales, commented, “It is with mixed feelings that we announce Vollie’s retirement from Jacobsen. However, I am delighted that we have entered into a consulting agreement, which will see Vollie continue to support tournaments for the balance of 2009 and through 2010.
“In April 2010, he will again be present supporting his 30th Masters Tournament, at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, GA; a distinction that very few will accomplish. Vollie has always worked hard to satisfy the needs of the turf professional in terms of matching product to the most stringent applications to achieve the highest quality of turf in terms of aesthetics and playability,” added Nicotera.
“We wish Vollie all the best in retirement and, at the same time, are delighted that he has agreed to provide tournament support consultancy through 2010; and in doing so, remaining active in the industry that he loves.”
About Jacobsen
With over 90 years of experience in the turf maintenance industry, Jacobsen has built a legacy of precision craftsmanship, legendary quality of cut and unmatched expertise. Dedicated solely to delivering perfectly groomed turf, Jacobsen equipment is used on some of the finest golf courses, sports fields and other formal turf areas across the United States and the world, through an extensive distribution network and the international Ransomes brand. Additional information about the company can be found at www.jacobsen.com.
About Textron
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna Aircraft Company, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee, and Textron Systems. More information is available at www.textron.com.
For further information, please contact:
Adam Slick, Public Relations and Communications Manager
Jacobsen
704-504-4867
aslick@textron.com
