C&M Golf and Grounds are Jacobsen's Dealer of the Year 2009
March 11, 2010
Charlotte, NC - C&M Golf and Grounds is the Jacobsen Dealer of the Year for 2009. The Waco, TX-based business won the Charlotte-based turf equipment manufacturer’s most prestigious accolade, adding conquest business across their territory and having one of the highest customer retention rates of any Jacobsen dealer. Jacobsen is a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company.
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| Martin Levy, Mark Williams and Dan Wilkinson (right) present the 2009 Dealer of the Year Award to Jeff Mathis (center), C&M Golf and Grounds. |
The awards ceremony was held at the Stingaree restaurant in downtown San Diego on the eve of the GIS Show in February, where the Jacobsen dealer network had assembled for their annual meeting and awards event.
Presenting the award to Jeff Mathis and his team, Jacobsen's president Dan Wilkinson said,
"Throughout 2009 C&M has stepped up to the plate to ensure excellence in customer service. Jeff has developed personal relationships with key customers and is one of the best customer driven dealer principals we have. Their parts sales have grown year over year and they appreciate the critical importance of after sales service."
The Steven Willand organization of Brookfield, CT won Customer Care Dealer of the Year for their exemplary level of customer service and attention to detail through every part of the sales and after sales process, while John Carr, a mechanic at Wilfred MacDonald Inc, of South Hackensack, NJ was presented with the Technician of the Year award.
The Mikuni Corporation in Japan won the Asia Pacific Distributor award and the Outstanding Service award went to Philippines distributor, Formost Turf Equipment Inc.
The ceremony concluded with the presentation of individual Pace Setter awards to Nick Willis of Tri-State Pumps & Controls, Rich Vining of Turfwerks and Mike Diaz of Golf Ventures West.
About Jacobsen
With nearly 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:
Peter Driver
Jacobsen
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