Charlotte, NC - October 6, 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.
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
Jacobsen manufactures an extensive range of turf maintenance equipment and utility vehicles to meet the needs of today’s grounds care professionals. Jacobsen provides dedicated support and service training and conducts thorough testing for quality and reliability. The company markets Jacobsen products in the U.S. and internationally through an extensive distribution network and the Ransomes brand through independent distribution in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North America, Oceania and South America. Jacobsen, headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is a Textron company. Additional information about the company, its products and commitment to customer support is available at www.Jacobsen.com.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. 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.