Emerald Coast Growers taps Friel for marketing position

Emerald Coast Growers, Pensacola, Fla., has hired John Friel as its marketing manager. Friel brings over 30 years’ experience in the greenhouse industry to his new position.
A familiar face on the lecture circuit, Friel served in a number of positions in transportation, sales and marketing with Green Leaf Enterprises, Yoder Brothers and the Green Leaf Plants division of Aris Horticulture. He is a former regional director and current president elect of the Perennial Plant Association.