ALPHARETTA, Ga. — PROKoZ, Inc. and SPECKoZ, Inc., both of Alpharetta, Ga., announced an alliance to combine management and staff. The plan calls for Rodger Younker, currently president and CEO of PROKoZ, Inc., to assume the same title and responsibility for SPECKoZ, Inc.
Younker said, "By sharing talent and resources, we believe PROKoZ Inc. and SPECKoZ Inc. can benefit from each other's know-how, supplier relationships, and systems. At this critical time, we want both organizations to be as focused and efficient as possible. This change will benefit our valued business partners, as well as members of each organization."
Lon Records, chairman of SPECKoZ, said, "This plan should align us more closely with our suppliers and customers by streamlining operations and giving us a better opportunity to respond to changes in the market. We are pleased Mr. Younker agreed to accept the position with SPECKoZ, Inc. while keeping his role with PROKoZ Inc."
NEW STUCTURE. Under the new alliance, the following will occur:
Corporate Status
Both companies will maintain separate identities, maintain separate programs and contracts with suppliers, and function independently.
Staff Integration
Rodger Younker, president for PROKoZ, will assume additional responsibilities as president and CEO of Speckoz Inc. He will report directly to the board of directors of PROKoZ and SPECKoZ.
Jim Dodgen, financial business manager for PROKoZ, will assume additional responsibilities as finance business manager for SPECKoZ Inc.
Steve Jedrzejek, vice President of PROKoZ, with current responsibility for PROKoZ private label portfolio and product quality control will have expanded responsibility to include SPECKoZ private label portfolio and product quality control. In addition, Jedrzejek will maintain limited supplier account responsibilities.
Mohamed Rachadi, private label product manager for PROKoZ with responsibilities for state registrations, private label marketing, private label forecasting and Web site manager, will assume identical responsibilities for PROKoZ and SPECKoZ. Additional responsibilities will include data collection and EDI coordination for both companies.
Michelle Jarmon, accounting /customer service coordinator & administrative assistant for PROKoZ, will assume identical responsibilities for both PROKoZ and SPECKoZ.
Robert Cafferata, customer service representative for PROKoZ, and SPECKoZ, will maintain current customer service responsibilities for order entry and invoicing.
PROKoZ is a purchasing co-operative whose members are major distributors of chemical products, fertilizer, seed, equipment and services in the U.S. lawn, turf and ornamental business. SPECKoZ is a purchasing co-operative whose members are major distributors of chemical products, equipment and services in the U.S. structural pest control business.