Montgomery joins GTE

SAN ANTONIO, FLA.—Global Turf Equipment (GTE), which bills itself as the world’s largest independent seller and exporter of pre-owned golf course equipment, has appointed Steven Montgomery as a sales representative.

Montgomery comes to GTE after a four-year stint with Highland Tractor Co. in Leesburg, Fla. While there, he specialized in marketing John Deere products, including light industrial equipment, compact tractors and commercial mowing equipment. The 20-year industry veteran also lent his expertise to inventory management, merchandising and display and new product introduction.

“Steven’s excellent interpersonal skills and vast technical background are an ideal mix for a successful transition to our team,” says Jim Sartain, president, Global Turf Equipment. “We’re excited to welcome him aboard and introduce him to both current and prospective partners.”

GTE services golf facilities in all 50 states and in more than 80 counties worldwide. Its 30,000-sq.-ft. Florida warehouse features more than 650 pre-owned machines, including fairway mowers, green mowers, rough mowers, top dressers and spreaders, trim mowers, turf aerators, turf sprayers, turf vacuums and blowers, utility vehicles and more. Product is expertly packed for safe transportation, while maximizing space to make shipping more affordable.