The Orion Companies (TOC) would like to welcome Will McEwen effective January 27, 2025. As the company’s first Turf & Ornamental Account Manager, Will looks forward to leading TOC’s entrance into the T&O industry, focused on offering custom blending solutions to the lawn and landscape market. With over 12 years of experience in the golf and residential lawn care industries, Will is a seasoned professional in T&O.
Will began his career at a local municipal golf course, where he developed a deep passion for turf management. After several years at the course, Will made a bold move into the residential lawn care market as an applicator. This hands-on experience provided him with a thorough understanding of the industry and allowed him to quickly rise through the management ranks. Will went on to manage a region serving over 8,000 customers, playing a key role as an agronomic problem solver and ensuring customer satisfaction. His expertise in turf care led to a promotion into a corporate T&O role, where he was responsible for pesticide logistics and regulatory compliance across 13 locations, serving over 80,000 customers in three states.
Throughout his career, Will’s high energy and positive attitude have helped him remain dedicated to delivering the highest quality results and finding solutions that meet both economic and agronomic needs. Will stated, “Custom blending for lawn care is crucial because it offers tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each lawn. By considering factors like climate and grass variety, custom blends deliver the precise ingredients required for a cleaner, more uniform turf. This approach improves efficiency, reduces environmental impact, and ensures long-lasting results with fewer applications. Ultimately, custom blending provides a more personalized, cost-effective, and sustainable way to create a beautiful, thriving lawn, no matter the location or turf type. I am excited to bring these solutions and results to The Orion Companies’ customers.”
Will resides in Manquin, Virginia, with his wife and two dogs. In his free time, he enjoys hunting and fishing, embracing the outdoors.
At TOC, we are driving our vision of expanding operations and representation in the Vegetation Management, Range & Pasture, Forestry Management, Aquatic, Agriculture, and T&O segments. Our focus, growth and business agility continue to make TOC an employer of choice in the industry. We continue to enhance our digital, custom blending, packaging and warehousing capabilities to support the needs of our customers. To support the growing business, we will continue to create new partnerships and add key support roles as necessary to further enhance our industry status as a sustainable, innovative solutions provider.
Will McEwen, T&O Account Manager
Phone: 804.466.0514
wmcewen@theorioncompanies.us
]JR Gerst
President, The Orion Companies