Arborjet Hires New Midwestern Regional Technical Manager

With continued growth and projected expansion in 2021 Arborjet | Ecologel, industry leaders in plant health and water management solutions are pleased to announce the hire of Rob Baughman as Midwestern Regional Technical Manager. Baughman will cover the states of Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky, where he will be responsible for meeting with distributors, end-users, and municipalities offering hands-on training and webinars to promote the company’s innovative products and services. With Rob’s industry expertise, Arborjet / Ecologel also hopes to expand its reach within the field of Landscape Architecture.

Baughman previously worked as a Senior Landscape Designer with The Barn Nursery & Landscape Center, a design / build firm in Hawthorn Woods, IL.  He specialized in large properties with unique features, starting with the design of the property and working his way through complete installation. While working with Barn Nursery & Landscape, he won four ILCA design awards.

Baughman says he developed a passion for the industry, “When he was in college and would visit Shawnee National Forest just south of the university he attended. Here he realized the trees and beautiful surroundings made him feel like home, and decided to pursue a career that would focus on the outdoors.” 

Baughman received his Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from South Illinois University, where he triple majored. He currently resides with his family in Woodstock, IL. (Northwest of Chicago)

“We’re proud to have Rob on board as we continue our legacy of providing the highest quality products and services in the industry, developing the latest technology, and offering top-notch service. Rob’s goals truly align with our company’s mission of preserving trees and promoting environmental sustainability,” said Arborjet President and CEO Russ Davis.

Arborjet Inc. is the leading plant health care company, which for over 20 years has focused on providing the most effective formulations and delivery systems to protect trees, shrubs, and plants from a wide variety of insect, disease, and nutritional concerns. Backed by years of research, Arborjet provides the most effective and environmentally responsible treatment options available anywhere, with 5,000 service providers and over one million trees saved! As premier solutions providers, Arborjet is committed to advancing the industries it serves through thought leadership, product and technology development, scientific research, and exceptional customer service.