pitch up for growth , Suntory Flowers has named patronage partner T. Jay Higgins ecumenical manager for North America . T. Jay is chairperson and owner of Sun - Fire Nurseries in Sarasota , Florida . In addition to being the top producer of Sun Parasol mandevillas , Sun - Fire ’s offering has expand to admit Brindabella and Sunrosa rosebush , a newfangled category for Suntory .
“ I am very excited for the raw chance with Suntory , but it would not be an option without having swell people at Sun - Fire , ” T. Jay say . “ Terri Kelley , my GM , and Paul Cummiskey , head grower , and others make it potential for me to quest after other goals . I will always have an oculus on the openhanded picture at Sun - Fire , but I am really looking forrader to ferment with the full Suntory line and continuing to grow the North American market . I have a fate to learn and will be tip on the dandy squad already in situation as we look to strengthen current relationships and establish young 1 . ”
For 16 years , Sun - Fire and Suntory have worked close on production development and industry publicity and exhibition . With Suntory based in Japan , it has been prissy to have this solid , foresightful - term partnership in the United States .
Masashi Matsumura , executive cosmopolitan manager , suppose employ T. Jay as general manager is a natural advance in the wedding . “ Although Sun Parasol is his main business , T. Jay has affirm all of Suntory ’s occupation as if he was on our team , ” Masa says . As far as the timing , global weather made this change necessary . “ Due to the pandemic , I have not been able-bodied to occur to the States for a year and a half , ” Masa allege . “ T Jay will be the right someone to lead a team that ’s responsive to the local marketplace and take our business to the next tier . I ’m very mad about this new squad ! ”
Suntory Flowers ’ North American squad includes Delilah Onofrey , marketing director , Lorentina McKoy , sale and product representative , and Gail Pabst , merchandising help .
T. Jay looks onwards to the challenge of his new role among friends . “ Owning my own business , I would have never imagined working for someone . That alone speak volumes on what I think of Suntory as a company and the citizenry there , ” he tell . “ I have known Taizo ( Suntory Flowers United States President ) and Masa for over 15 year and feel like we are much more than just business organization partners . Fortunately , I already have a gravid working relationship with Delilah and Lorentina , so it will be an easy transition . ”
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