H. J. Baker & Bro. hires new manager for fertilizer group

Agricultural firm H. J. Baker & Bro., Inc. has announced that John Gladden, a Certified Crop Advisor, has joined the company's Fertilizer Division as the Eastern Regional Sales Manager. H. J. Baker has been expanding its Fertilizer Group in response to increased demand for its TIGER Sulphur Bentonite products, in addition to their well-established Agency product lines.

John Gladden will oversee sales efforts for all of H. J. Baker's TIGER Sulphur Bentonite products throughout Eastern Canada, New England, the Mid-Atlantic and the Southeastern United States.

John brings more than 35 years of experience in the agriculture and fertilizer industries to H. J. Baker. He previously was a Sales Manager for Chem Nut Inc., marketing micronutrients to their members and outside accounts. He is an experienced professional at sourcing and marketing liquid and dry micronutrients.

Mark Hochgesang, Director of Sales for H. J. Baker's Fertilizer Group commented, "As demand increases for our TIGER Sulphur Bentonite products, we will continue to add to our sales team to ensure we offer the best possible customer service in the industry. John understands that we put customers first and I know our customers will enjoy working with him very much."