Employee-owned Harrell’s®, announced the appointment of current Harrell’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Jack Harrell III, as their new Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, in addition to his current title of President of the company. Jack succeeds his father and former Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, Jack Harrell Jr., after his recent passing. The news comes from the company’s corporate office in Lakeland, Florida, where Jack III was elected unanimously by the Harrell’s board of directors.
Jack Harrell III is a highly respected leader at Harrell’s with 15 years of experience, including serving in the positions of Chief Operations Officer and President of Harrell’s. Jack Harrell III has been working at Harrell’s for over 15 years, dedicating his entire career to the company, and is looking forward to leading the charge into the future of Harrell’s.
Regarding his new appointment, Jack had this to say, “It is an honor to take on this new leadership role. To be the 4th generation Harrell to lead this company means a great deal to me. Following in the footsteps of my great-grandfather, grandfather, and father is a tall task and one I do not take lightly. It is impossible to replace my father, but I will work every day to honor the legacy and culture he created by doing all the things he taught me and instilled in me. I look forward to continuing to work with our Vice Chairman Dave Schermerhorn as my father did for the last 20 years. It is an incredible honor to get to lead this great team at Harrell's.”
Harrell’s Board Member, John Attaway had this to say regarding the appointment, “The Board was very happy to elect Jack Harrell, III as Chairman and CEO of Harrell’s, Inc. at its meeting this week. We have the utmost confidence in Jack and his ability to continue to maintain the traditions and success of his Father before him.”
The entirety of Harrell’s looks forward to having Jack Harrell III as their new CEO and Chairman of the Board and all the things he will accomplish in the years to come.
About Harrell’s, LLC- In addition to being one of the nation’s largest distributors of branded fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides, Harrell’s produces top-quality, custom-blended fertilizers, specialty liquids, and wetting agents. Harrell’s guarantees stringent quality control procedures, tight manufacturing specifications, and careful selection of raw materials for each product that carries the Harrell’s name. Additionally, Harrell’s is proud to be the exclusive United States owner, formulator, and distributor of all POLYON® branded products.
For more information about Harrell’s, including the company’s core values to serve, honor, and glorify God, take care of people, and grow in financial strength, visit www.harrells.com.