Horticulture industry veteran Eric Waterman joins team as Northeast Territory Sales Manager
KENT, Ohio USA – September 20, 2026 – Oasis Grower Solutions, a division of Smithers-Oasis, has announced key additions to its team of Sales, Customer Service, and Product/Technical Support professionals. As noted by Director of Global Grower Operations and Research Vijay Rapaka, Ph.D., these strategic changes further demonstrate the division’s commitment to provide the global floriculture, CEA, nursery and AgBiotech markets with industry-best products, services and support.
In a notable addition to the Sales team, seasoned horticulture industry professional Eric Waterman has joined the Oasis Grower Solutions team as Territory Sales Manager for the Northeast United States and Eastern Canada, effective September 14.
Based in Maine, Waterman brings the team more than 15 years of experience in the substrate industry. Though focused on the Northeast, Waterman’s responsibilities will also include key national/regional distributor accounts.
“Having known Eric as a respected competitor for many years, I am especially excited to have him join us at this stage in his career,” Dr. Rapaka said. “We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership. I’m confident that his expertise and diverse work with leading growers, retailers and distributors across markets will be a great asset to our team.”
Eric Waterman - Northeast Territory Sales Manager
Kady Herold - Customer Service Specialist
In addition, Dr. Rapaka announced that Kady Herold has joined the team as Customer Service Specialist.
Herold’s professional background includes extensive work in logistics as well as numerous customer-centric responsibilities that will greatly benefit the Oasis Grower Solutions team.
Herold will work closely with the division’s customers and internal teams to ensure a high level of service and support.
In a related move, Brenton Williams has been promoted to the role of Product & Technical Solutions Manager. With Oasis Grower Solutions since 2014, Williams has served in research, national and international sales, and technical customer service.
This new role will leverage his extensive technical product knowledge and grower relationships to focus on technical support, product solutions, and ensuring customers get the most value from Oasis Grower Solutions product lines.
Dr. Rapaka emphasized his confidence and optimism about the changes to his team. “These additions and changes strengthen our ability to support customers, develop new opportunities, and continue growing our business in North America and globally,” he said. “I am very excited about what these individuals will bring to our team, as well as what our team can bring to them. As always, I feel very fortunate to lead this team as we help advance the growing industries worldwide.”
