As part of an ongoing expansion, Oasis Grower Solutions has added a new member to their team of Territory Sales Managers, along with two newly created positions to support North American and global sales.
Smithers-Oasis Director of Global Grower Operations and Research, Vijay Rapaka, Ph.D., announced that horticulture-industry veteran Woody Lilly joined the Oasis Grower Solutions team as Midwest and Mountain States Territory Sales Manager, effective March 16. Ohio-based Lilly comes to the team with more than 30 years of experience in horticulture-related sales, with the bulk of his career focused on growing media. His extensive experience spans work with horticulture distributors and retailers, and commercial greenhouses and nurseries, including many of the nation's leading growers. Lilly's territorial focus will be the U.S. Midwest and Mountain regions, along with Eastern Canada. He will also be responsible for key national distributor accounts.
© OASIS Grower SolutionsWoody Lilly
In a related move, Brenton Williams has transitioned into a newly created in-house position as Oasis Grower Solutions Technical Customer Service and Sales Specialist, designed to capitalize on his extensive technical product knowledge and grower relationships. Williams joined Smithers-Oasis in 2014 as Research Greenhouse Technician. His most recent role was Oasis Grower Solutions Midwest Territory Sales Manager. In his new position, Williams will primarily focus on providing technical customer service to Oasis Grower Solutions customers, along with inside sales support to West Coast and Western States, plus select countries outside the United States. Williams is also responsible for key national distributor accounts.
© OASIS Grower SolutionsBrenton Williams
In a transition designed to better serve global customers, Abhijit Joshi will assume a newly created position as Oasis Grower Solutions Technical Business Development Manager – APAC & Middle East. With Smithers-Oasis since 2016, Joshi currently serves as Technical Manager for Smithers-Oasis India, where he works with FloraLife and Oasis Grower Solutions products under the direction of Managing Director Meeta Laddha. In his new position, officially effective April 1, 2026, Joshi will represent Oasis Grower Solutions exclusively throughout the Asia-Pacific and Middle East markets.
© OASIS Grower SolutionsAbhijit Joshi
Dr. Rapaka added that more information regarding ongoing realignment in the division will be released in the coming weeks. He also expressed enthusiasm and gratitude regarding the entire Oasis Grower Solutions team in North America and the global stage: "As this spring season officially begins, I am excited to see these key enhancements to our sales and service teams. I feel fortunate to work with each one of our valued team members as we leverage our expertise and elevate our products and services to our customers worldwide."
For more information:
Oasis Grower Solutions
Jolene Hansen
Strategic Marketing Lead
Email: [email protected]
Cell/Text: +1 (515) 474-1251
www.oasisgrowersolutions.com
