Advanced Turf Solutions Welcomes Chip Houmes

Advanced Turf Solutions is pleased to welcome Chip Houmes to the team as the company’s technical sales advisor. In his new role, Houmes will provide technical support and sales training across the company.

Houmes is well-respected in the green industry and brings 36 years of experience to the table, including many at Precision Laboratories and The Aquatrols Company.

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“Chip’s expertise and deep product knowledge have earned the trust of many across our industry, and we’re fortunate to have him on our team,” said Scott Brame, CEO of Advanced Turf Solutions.

Houmes looks forward to using his expertise to grow and enhance our HydroPak line of surfactants, which enable lawn care operators, superintendents, and sports field managers to make the most of rainfall and irrigation water.

“After working as a supplier to ATS, I’m excited for the opportunity to be part of the team,” said Houmes. “From the outside, it always appeared like a big family, and now that I’m on the inside, it’s exactly what I thought it would be.” Houmes continued, “I’m very excited to help grow the business.”

About Advanced Turf Solutions

Advanced Turf Solutions (ATS) is an employee-owned green industry distributor serving professionals in the golf, lawn care, and sports turf markets. ATS was founded in Fishers, Indiana, in 2001 and serves customers via 30+ locations throughout the Midwest and beyond.

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