(Left to Right) Technical Sales Representative Matt McGraw, Field Research Coordinator Tina Bond, and General Manager of CEA in Canada Dave Taylor. | BioSafe Systems and Prospiant
BioSafe Systems and Prospiant recently made the following management and staff changes at their respective companies:
Matt McGraw Joins BioSafe Systems as a Technical Sales Representative
BioSafe Systems announces that Matt McGraw has joined its Horticultural team. As Technical Sales Representative, Matt will promote BioSafe Systems’ reduced-risk crop protection, water treatment, and sanitation products within the Appalachian Region of the U.S. for ornamental crops, CEA veggies, and greenhouse/nursery industries. In addition, Matt will leverage his extensive industry knowledge to educate growers on the benefits of using sustainable solutions to improve resistance management, decrease labor costs, and increase yield.
Prior to joining BioSafe Systems, Matt enjoyed a long career in the palm and bamboo growing industry, with a focus on business development and marketing. This robust experience creates a connection between the sales and marketing teams to ensure BioSafe Systems presents information vital to the company’s growth and its customers’ success.
Based in Tennessee, Matt will be working throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Northern Georgia.
Tina Bond is BioSafe’s New Field Research Coordinator
BioSafe Systems has announced the hiring of a field research coordinator, Tina Bond, DPM. This new position furthers BioSafe’s commitment to developing sustainable and effective solutions for growers. It is integral to enhancing research capabilities, enabling BioSafe to better address the evolving needs of the agricultural community.
Based in California, Dr. Bond will be dispatched as the in-field coordinator for ongoing research projects and will help determine the viability of proposed product development and improvement.
Prior to BioSafe Systems, Dr. Bond worked as a Field Development Representative for a multi-billion-dollar agrichemical company, as well as a product and sales specialist for a chemical distribution company familiar with BioSafe Systems’ sustainable crop protection solutions. These experiences will provide invaluable insight to improve BioSafe Systems’ efforts to bring trustworthy and eco-conscious products to market.
Dave Taylor Joins Prospiant as General Manager of CEA in Canada
Prospiant continues to expand its leadership team with the appointment of Dave Taylor as General Manager of CEA (Canada). He reports directly to Prospiant President Burk Metzger.
Dave brings more than 17 years of experience in CEA technology and greenhouse automation to his new role.
As General Manager of CEA, he’ll take the lead on advancing Prospiant’s operational capabilities and customer support throughout Canada. He’ll oversee day-to-day manufacturing and project operations to ensure everything stays on time and within budget while meeting Prospiant’s quality standards. He’ll also focus on productivity improvements, resource management, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Dave’s background includes deep technical expertise in electrical and electronic systems, irrigation controls, and climate controls — a passion first sparked during his long tenure at Priva.
Most recently, he served as Enterprise Solutions Manager at AdeptAg, where he helped growers across North America adopt advanced automation tools to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Prospiant for many years on the supplier side, and I’m very excited to join this team of professionals,” says Dave. “At the heart of everything Prospiant does is our commitment to putting the customer first — delivering tailored greenhouse solutions that support its vision. We believe innovation and sustainability go hand in hand, and we’re proud to help growers thrive.”
Beyond his professional roles, Dave serves as a member of the Controls and Automation working group under the Resource Innovation Institute in Canada, where he contributes to industry-wide best practices for environmental controls in CEA.
“Dave’s deep technical knowledge and strategic vision make him the ideal leader to grow our Canadian and U.S. footprint,” says Burk Metzger, President of Prospiant. “His commitment to innovation and customer success aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver best-in-class greenhouse solutions across North America.”