Rimol Greenhouse Systems is expanding its footprint of national sales representatives with the addition of Brian Hannon and Kyra Smith to its sales team. Brian will be responsible for managing sales in the Southeastern region of the U.S., while Kyra will cover the Western U.S. territory.
Brian brings to Rimol Greenhouse Systems extensive experience in horticulture and Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). He has held diverse industry roles, managing high-tech vertical farms, leading varietal trials in commercial greenhouse settings, and managing indoor and outdoor cannabis cultivation. Brian also serves on the Board of Directors for Raleigh City Farm, a non-profit urban farm that practices regenerative agriculture to help feed Raleigh's underserved communities.
As Regional Sales Representative for the Southeast, Brian will be managing a territory that includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. As he takes on this role at Rimol Greenhouse Systems, he looks forward to partnering with producers in the Southeastern region to achieve new heights in their greenhouse growing operations.
Kyra comes to Rimol Greenhouse Systems with a background in greenhouse management and CEA. She holds master’s degrees in Agricultural Biology and Plant Biology, with a specialization in greenhouse production and propagation. Throughout her career she has held roles managing large-scale nursery operations as well as consulting commercial hydroponic greenhouses.
As the Regional Sales Representative for the Western U.S., Kyra will be managing a territory that includes Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Kyra is dedicated to helping customers find the best greenhouse solutions for their unique needs, taking a consultative approach to ensure each project is optimized for efficiency, productivity, and long-term success.
“We are excited to be growing our sales force with the addition of two highly qualified, dedicated individuals that bring a passion and depth of knowledge of the greenhouse industry to Rimol,” said Bob Rimol, President, Rimol Greenhouse Systems. “Brian’s extensive experience in CEA will be instrumental in enabling him to design turnkey greenhouse solutions for growers of all sizes in the Southeast. Kyra’s expertise in agricultural and plant biology, combined with years of hands-on growing experience, will be a major asset for our customers in the Western U.S.”
Brian can be reached at bhannon@rimol.com. Kyra can be reached at ksmith@rimol.com.