Tobey Wagner

As we step into a new year of opportunity, I want to express my gratitude to our dedicated team and loyal customers who have made this journey possible. Together, we’ve built something special, and I couldn’t be more optimistic about what lies ahead. In 2025, we’ll focus on 'storytelling,' sharing inspiring stories from our customers, Sod Solutions, Sod Solutions Professionals and our Technology Team.

Sod Solutions, Inc. started three decades ago with a simple yet ambitious goal: to innovate and bring the best turfgrass varieties to the market while exceeding customer expectations. Our introduction of legacy grass varieties like EMPIRE® Zoysia, Palmetto® St. Augustine and Celebration® Bermudagrass, along with our expansion nationally and internationally and involvement with top PGA and professional sports venues, have positioned Sod Solutions as a leader in turfgrass development. This success is a direct result of our team’s efforts and the trust our customers have placed in us.

To our team: your dedication is the engine of our success. Thank you for the passion and commitment you bring to advancing our innovation, sustainability and service. I look forward to all we’ll accomplish together in the years to come.

To our customers, both new and long-standing, you are why we do what we do. Your loyalty and feedback have been instrumental in our growth and improvement. Whether you’re a homeowner seeking the perfect lawn, a golf course manager in search of premium turfgrass or a partner in the landscaping industry, we are grateful for the opportunity to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. We know choosing the right turfgrass is an investment and we are committed to providing products and services that add beauty, durability and sustainability to your green spaces.

Looking ahead, we are excited to announce that 2025 will mark a new chapter for Sod Solutions, dedicated to the theme of “storytelling.” Every lawn, golf course, sports field and community park we help create has its own unique story—stories of families making memories, athletes excelling on well-maintained fields and communities coming together. By embracing storytelling, we aim to deepen our connection with our team members, customers and partners by capturing and sharing these stories to highlight the real-world impact of our work.

In 2025, we will launch new initiatives to give you the opportunity to share your stories with us and others. Through social media campaigns, community events and feature articles, we’ll provide platforms for voices to be heard and experiences to be shared. This focus on storytelling will also inspire our internal culture, encouraging our team to share their stories of innovation and growth within the company. This will foster stronger connections and reinforce Sod Solutions as a family, not just a workplace.

The 2024 U.S. election has brought a decisive voice to the nation’s leadership and direction. In 2025, we anticipate a renewed spirit of growth and innovation across the United States and globally, with a focus on strengthening the economy. For producers and consumers, this promises improved market stability, expanded support for agricultural innovation and new opportunities for growth.

As the turfgrass industry evolves, so will we. Our ongoing research and development will continue to drive advancements in drought tolerance, disease resistance and environmental sustainability. By focusing on storytelling, we aim to celebrate the human element of our work, connecting us and inspiring future innovation.

As we celebrate this milestone, I want to thank everyone for their contributions and express my excitement for what’s ahead. Here’s to the next 30 years of growth, innovation, storytelling and shared success. Thank you for being part of the Sod Solutions family!