SKINNER NURSERIES HIRES NEW CONTROLLER

Jacksonville, FL - Skinner Nurseries, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Christopher Diaz as their new Controller. Chris will be working in Skinner’s corporate headquarters located in Jacksonville, Florida. Possessing both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Florida, and Certified as a Public Accountant, Chris is a highly skilled and dynamic new force in the rapidly growing Skinner Company.

Hailing originally from West Palm Beach, Chris spent five and a half years working for McGladrey & Pullen, LLP prior to joining CSX Corporation as a Senior Auditor for two years and then as a Financial Manager for three years at CSX Transportation, Inc. Skinner Nurseries is not only one of the largest growers and distributors of landscape products in the Southeast, but also one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. “We welcome the addition of Chris Diaz to our team in the key position of Controller and look forward to utilizing the knowledge and experience he brings with him,” said Kevin Van Dyke, Chief Operating Officer, Skinner Nurseries, Inc.