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Mike Hartman |
In 1976 Mike began his career in irrigation working for an irrigation installer. In 1980 he was instrumental in creating a company that was dedicated to distribution of irrigation equipment. Mr. Hartman was the first in the Metropolitan area to earn certification in irrigation design (CID) by the Irrigation Association. With this company Mike was a key element in developing the Golf, Residential, and Commercial irrigation markets in the Eastern Missouri-Southern Illinois region. In 1991 Mike partnered with Peggy Cox and Rob Clouser to start MPR Supply Company. Mike’s current success at MPR Supply is sustained with HONESTY, VALUE, and QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE.
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Peggy Cox |
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Peggy worked for the National Archives and Records Administration for nineteen years before leaving the Federal Government to start MPR with Mike and Rob Clouser. She has drawn on her experience in operations and personnel management in her role as MPR officer, manager and bookkeeper. Peggy is dedicated to providing timely and accurate services to MPR’s customers in billing and account transactions.
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Rob Clouser |
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Rob joined Mike Hartman in 1984 as an employee and worked his way through the ranks to General Manager. Rob worked diligently developing guidelines to provide industry related education and support for irrigation and landscape lighting contractors.
In 1991 Rob partnered with Mike Hartman and Peggy Cox to start MPR Supply Company. Over the years Rob has been nationally recognized numerous times for individual accomplishments, and continually receives awards for sales and technical support from leading manufactures. To this day Rob continues to aid in establishing guidelines for continuing industry-related education for irrigation, landscape lighting, landscape, and water gardening contractors. Rob is currently active in running MPR Supply and developing new markets for MPR to serve.
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Bill Blackard |
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Bill became involved in the irrigation industry in 1986. Bill joined Mike and Rob as an Irrigation Technician. One of Bill’s key goals was to provide the best possible technical support to the industry in his market. Bill regularly conducted technical service seminars to maintain a high standard for contractor field service. With hard work and a commitment to quality and service, Bill was instrumental in establishing the first Level 3 Rain Bird authorized service center in the Eastern Missouri-Southern Illinois region. In 1988 Bill won the Rain Bird award for Outstanding Golf Service Technician. In 1991 Bill joined Mike, Peggy, and Rob at MPR Supply Company to set up a Factory Authorized technical support department. Bill is currently in sales, technical support, and IT at MPR Supply Company.
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Jim Osborne |
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Jim became a member of the irrigation industry in 1989 working with Rob Clouser and Mike Hartman. Jim maintained the standard in customer service. In 1991 Jim joined the team at MPR Supply Company. Jim is a dedicated family man committed to a high standard of integrity in sales. Mr. Osborne is certified by Nightscaping, Rain Bird, and Weathermatic in sales and technical support. Jim is currently in commercial sales and development at MPR Supply Company.
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Steve Leu |
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Steve Leu began his career in the irrigation industry in 1984. Steve helped organize Beckmann Turf & Irrigation University (BTIU), Mr. Leu served as a secretary of the Gateway Irrigation Association for 3 years. In 1996 Steve joined MPR Supply Company. Steve has extensive experience in sales, service in irrigation equipment and landscape lighting. Certified in sales and support by Nightscaping, Rain Bird, and Weathermatic, Steve is a vast resource of knowledge for the MPR customer. Steve is currently in commercial sales and development at MPR Supply Company.
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Craig Pisarkiewicz |
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Craig started in the irrigation industry in 1974 working with his father, Bob Pisarkiewicz, in a family owned business called Plastic Plumbing Products (PPP). At PPP Craig set the standard for drip irrigation. Craig is very successful in designing and specifying irrigation system for vineyards, orchards, nurseries, and greenhouses. In 1998 MPR Supply Company purchased Plastic Plumbing Products. Craig is a Certified Agricultural Drip Irrigation Designer through the Irrigation Association. At MPR Craig is responsible for advancements in permanent row crop irrigation systems, reliable chemical injection systems, and improving the efficiency of drip irrigation systems applications. He is also one of the Aquascape Pond Champions and responsible for Website content.
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Ken Walser |
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Ken joined the MPR team in 1993. Ken is a dedicated family man who has earned his way at MPR with hard work, honesty and reliability. Mr. Walser’s prior experience as a service technician in the HVAC industry prepared him well for the challenges that he encounters at MPR. Ken has sales and technical certification from Nightscaping, and is a Rain Bird ASC certified technician. As senior in-house sales associate, Ken is here to help you with your irrigation, lighting, and drainage needs.
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Bryan Geisler |
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Bryan joined the MPR team in 1998. Mr. Geisler is experienced in warehousing and customer service. At MPR Bryan is responsible for in-house sales, Aquascape Pond Champion, deliveries, purchasing and receiving. Bryan has earned his way at MPR with dependability, honesty, and hard work. He is a highly qualified professional prepared to serve your industry needs.
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