Type Of Business:
Ecoroof Technology
Vegitative Roof
Storm Water Management
Marketing Area:
Columbia Green is an Eco-Technology Company. We are a diverse expert team of passionate and creative individuals who are committed to creating and selling products that better our world. Columbia Green’s core technologies is focused on vegetative roofs and are based on sustainable functions that help manage the quality/quantity of stormwater, energy use, air/water pollution. Cities across the world are using vegetative roofs to manage these environmental issues. Columbia Green is a USA manufacturer delivering product through domestic and international channels to meet those needs.
Major Product/SVS:
The AVRS® Tray System is the only fully interlocking and overlapping modular vegetative system allowing the installer to overfill the tray using a post planted installation technique. This allows for the ultimate installation flexibility in media height selection, both extensive (=6” depth) and semi-intensive (6”- 8” depth) are fully achievable. This ability to manipulate the growing media depth allows for a vast array of plant material choices and various application procedures to match any design challenge. One system, unlimited choices.
Hobbies/Sports:
Her personal interests include: traveling, dance and Acroyoga.
Education Degrees:
Kelly graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Business and Entrepreneurship with a minor in Horticulture.
Affiliations Awards:
Chamber of Commerce; Oregon Association of Nurseries
Charity:
Kelly is passionate about giving back to her community through mentorship and is a member of Big Sisters of Greater Boston.
Number Of Years In Profession:
11
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
Kelly grew up in the Nursery industry in the NW, and attributes much of her success to being raised in an entrepreneurial enviorment.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Kelly Ferguson joins Columbia Green as Sales Director for the Eastern and Central regions. She brings 10 years of sales and management experience to the team. Having spent the last 7 years in the technology industry where she developed new markets and grew distribution through strategic National Partnerships.
Ms. Ferguson is headquartered in the Boston office and is responsible for working closely with Columbia Green’s major partners, driving sales with their independent sales groups. Her extensive experience and track record in management, marketing and sales is valuable in connecting with customers and building strong sales relationships.
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Ferguson would like to be running her own company.