September 05, 2025

Pace Plant Health names national sales manager

Pace Plant Health names Paul Pilon national sales manager to expand North American markets. Learn how his expertise will support grower success.

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Pace Plant Health, a division of Pace 49 Inc./Pace Solutions Corp., has appointed Paul Pilon as national sales manager.

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Paul Pilon

In his new position, Pilon will lead sales efforts across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Guatemala. He will work with the North American sales team to support and expand the company’s customer base, provide technical expertise, and identify new markets and product applications.

“We are very excited to have Paul join our team,” said Judy McWhorter, vice president of Pace 49/Pace Solutions Plant Health. “He is already very familiar with our product line thanks to research he has conducted for us in the past. With Paul’s help, we look forward to providing our customers with enhanced standard operating procedures, supported by research and Paul’s experience in production to improve plant quality, decrease production losses and simplify cultural practices.”

Pilon brings more than 30 years of professional horticulture experience to the role. His background includes research focused on improving crop quality, reducing losses and streamlining production processes.

A graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in horticulture, Pilon has written more than 400 articles for industry publications and serves as editor-at-large for Perennial Pulse, a Ball Publishing e-newsletter. He is also the author of Perennial Solutions: A Grower’s Guide to Perennial Production.

Pace Plant Health provides plant health and production solutions to the greenhouse, nursery and specialty crop industries across North America.

Photo courtesy of Pace Plant Health.