Christopher Pianta Email & Phone Number

Over 35 years in the commercial and consumer products category from buying (Franks Nursery & Crafts) to product development and management (FTD and Profile Products) to marketing and sales (Benick Brands and Gro-Well Brands, AgroSci) Key areas of focus are lawn and garden, hardware and outdoor living products. Extensive sales and product management experience and program development from independent stores to national chains and industry wholesalers. Marketing and product launches for new product introductions and management/development of sales/distribution networks.Specialties: Horticultural Features for Architectural Projects- AgroSci Vertical Plant walls & features, design/build - providing brand impact plant features for international companies. Key product improvisor for lawn and garden, seasonal products, natural and organic fertilizer and chemicals, "Green" products. Developed sustainable air recycling systems to improve IAQ (Indoor air Quality) and decrease resource use (water and energy) using all natural phyto-remediation process in greenwalls - developed into free standing and architecturally integrated systems for small and large scale applications.

Listed skills include Product Development, Retail, Sales Management, Marketing, and 29 others.