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Background
Golf Ventures, since its inception in 1986, has been Florida’s one-stop maintenance supply company for the golf course industry. Golf Ventures joined the Apollo family in 1998 and has the industry advantage and leadership to be the premier partner with Helena Chemical and Fertilizer and Jacobsen Equipment. Golf Ventures expanded West into Southern California, Arizona, Nevada and Baja in 2004 and quickly became the leader in the turf grass maintenance industry again with premier partners Jacobsen and E-Z-Go. In 2009 Golf Ventures West expanded into Northern California and Northern Nevada. In 2010 expansion continued into Gorgia, Alabama and Northern Florida. Golf Ventures West also partners with other national vendors to offer you complete coverage for all your turf grass needs.
Product Lines
| Helena Chemical & Fertilizer |
Jacobsen |
| Cushman |
SGC (Ryan-Bob Cat-Bunton) |
| Kioti Tractor & Utility Vehicles |
White Utility Trucks |
| Smithco |
National Mowers |
| Turfco |
EZ Go Utility Truck |
| A variety of seed companies |
Par Aide |
| Standard |
Lastec |
| Grigg Brothers |
Lely |
| American Sportworks |
Specialty Product lines |
| Foley Grinders |
Deep Tine Aerofiers |
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Customer Service
The secret to Golf Ventures West's success comes from understanding that each customer is unique and requires individual care. Golf Ventures West goes beyond the traditional maintenance standards by providing programmed personalized products and services tailored to fit each customer's needs. This helps to assure 100% customer service satisfaction. From here, Golf Ventures West partners with its customers to help identify any current or potential issues and will prescribe the most timely and cost-effective solutions. With over 450 years of combined equipment and agronomic experience, Golf Ventures West has the industry advantage and leadership to be the premier provider of quality products to the turf grass industry.
Vendor Partnerships
Golf Ventures West values their partnerships with its vendors. By maintaining long term exclusive partnerships with our vendors Golf Ventures West will ensure that our customers are receiving the highest quality products, services and support.
Expansion
Golf Ventures West is always exploring opportunities to expand nationally using its vast line of quality products, personalized services, enhanced web site and team of seasoned professionals.
The key to future expansion is to add new areas at a rate in which we can grow consistently without losing sight that service, product quality, and partnering relationships are the foundation for Golf Ventures West continued success.
Technology
Golf Ventures West promotes its website, gvwest.com, as an electronic resource that is focused on providing information that is relevant and useful for its customers. This resource is available 24 hours a day which allows the customer to browse or request a quotation at their convenience. Information provided includes: MSDS and labels sheets, product specifications, parts and service manuals, service tips, an extensive product catalog, and articles written by a number of seasoned industry professionals.
Corporate Team
Mike Eastwood, President & Acting General Manager, Phoenix & Corona
Garry Callahan, Vice President, Atlanta, Pensacola, Jacksonville & Alabama
Mike Diaz, General Manager, Bermuda Dunes
Jaime Ovalle, General Manager, Las Vegas
Rick Danielson, General Manager, San Diego
Phil Hemminghaus, Assistant General Manager, Phoenix
Dan Rogers, General Manager, Hayward & Sacramento
Mark Ragole, Assistant General Manager, Corona & Oxnard
Management Staff
Debbie Nipper, Director of Marketing / National Accounts
Gloria Ocasio, Human Resources Manager
Tom Talley, IT Manager
Dewayne Watford, Corporate Controller
Brooks Duncan, Assistant Controller
Jim Bullock, Corporate Inventory Manager
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