Meet Team STEC

Owner and President

One of the true benefits of being the owner of an independent company is the ability to have my hands in all aspects of the business. I am never bored as there is always a new project or opportunity to better our business...

General Manager

Turf Junkie – Twenty-Five Years in Turf Industry - BS Degree in Agronomy/Turfgrass Science from Eastern Kentucky University – Previous Golf Course Superintendent in Sedona, AZ at the beautiful Four Seasons Resort @ Seven Canyons & Scottsdale, AZ at Gainey Ranch Golf Club – Internship at Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville, KY

Controller

Analytical and Financial professional for over 30 years with a BS Degree in Finance & Accounting. As an experienced finance professional in all aspects of financial planning, financial analysis, and corporate accounting his goal is to help the company keep driving forward...

Operations Manager

Inside Sales Manager

Cody sells equipment to the walk in customer, or via email or phone.

     Prior to sales, He was in parts for 15 years and started sales 3 years ago. He has been with STEC for 7 years.

     In his spare time he loves spending time with family, also when he has time; fishing and metal detecting...

KIOTI Tractor Specialist

Jay grew up on and now lives on a farm in Starr, SC.

He attended Abraham Baldwin Agriculture college and Clemson University, graduating with a BS in Agriculture Education and MS ED of AG ED. Following college Jay served as a Georgia Extension Service agent in charge of 4H and Horticulture for Glenn County before entering a position as an Agricultural Education teacher in Anderson...

Southeast Sales Rep

John brings with him over 20 years of experience in the Golf Industry after recieving his degree in Plant Biology from the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Before coming to STEC Equipment, John worked as a salesman of industrial equipment before transferring into the turfgrass industry. He enjoys that every day brings new challanges and opportunities to learn and grow in his field of expertise.

Director of Research and Business Development

Bert is a graduate engineer from Penn State and has been involved in all aspects of turf for over 35 years. Bert has introduced and helped develop many of today’s common turf maintenance culture practices...

Office Manager

Hannah “keeps” the office moving, organized and on task, helping everyone at STEC be more efficient and effective in their pursuits.

 Hannah was born and raised on a beautiful farm in Pendleton SC and was heavily involved in the FFA while growing up...

Shop – Driver and Delivery

 Nick is a hometown jack of all trades and plays an important roll in providing great service to STEC customers. Nicks knowledge of equipment and problem solving abilities has made him...

Marketing Manager

Justin handles our marketing efforts and monitors results and analytics to better spread the word about what makes STEC the industry-leader in specialized turf equipment.

Mid-Atlantic Sales Rep

Rich Valentine is our Mid-Atlantic Sales rep and operates across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Rich brings with him over 35-years of sales and management experience in the turfgrass industry. 

Previously, Rich worked as the owner and operator of "The Green Valentine," a boutique lawn re-establishment company. We are thrilled to have him as yet another experienced and passionate member our sales team!