James Culley

I began my career in Ornamental Horticulture while in Junior High School studying agriculture. In High School, I continued my studies in Agriculture specializing in Ornamental Horticulture. Competed on both local and state FFA level contests in plant identification, landscape and judging. Attended Humboldt State University majoring in Botany before graduating. Worked for Armstrong Garden Centers as salesperson, assistant manager and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) committee chair. Worked for Boething Treeland Nursery, Color Spot Nurseries and Home Depot before accepting regional sales manager/agronomist position with Stover Seed Company. Consulted and sold to numerous golf courses, cities/municipalities, retail nurseries and landscape supply companies for 23 years. Took over sales manager position for S&S Seeds and Pacific Coast Seed consulting on golf courses throughout the state for the past 3 years.

Now that I’m separated from S&S Seeds, I wanted to still consult on golf courses. My position is to provide them with consulting services on natives, wildflowers, specialty turf and turf reduction scenarios. I will work with the superintendent to help source the products from numerous suppliers to best match the product to the scenario at the best pricing possible. My extensive contacts in the industry will benefit any golf course superintendent looking to produce the best conditions possible for it’s clientele.