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PENNSAUKEN, NJ, July 10, 2026 - Arett Sales, a leading national distributor of lawn, garden, home, and holiday products, has partnered with Tom Medhurst, who has joined the company as Executive Vice President – West, to lead the company’s continued expansion throughout the Western United States, strengthening support for retailers, manufacturers, and strategic partners across the region.
Medhurst will lead Arett Sales’ West operations from the Company’s Fairfield, California distribution facility, supporting the continued growth of Arett's West distribution, sales, and customer support capabilities throughout the Western United States. In his new role, Medhurst will oversee West sales growth, customer and vendor partnerships, operational coordination, strategic expansion initiatives, and the development of Arett’s West sales and support organization focused on independent retailers and regional chains.
The announcement comes as Arett Sales continues building upon the successful launch of its Fairfield, California distribution facility, which opened in March 2024. With the Arett Pottery Showcase now live and the Arett Open House quickly approaching, independent retailers throughout the West have an immediate opportunity to connect with Tom and the Arett team while planning for the 2027 season.
Medhurst, former President and CEO of L&L Nursery Supply, brings decades of industry leadership and experience supporting independent retailers across the lawn and garden industry. Throughout his career, he has earned a strong reputation for building trusted relationships, developing strategic vendor partnerships, mentoring sales teams, and creating organizations focused on long-term customer success.
The relationship between Arett Sales and Medhurst spans decades through industry partnerships and collaboration, including work with Gro Group and National Prime Source.
“For me personally, this is an exciting moment because the relationship between our families and organizations spans multiple generations,” said Noah Chesbrough, President of Arett Sales. “I have had the opportunity to work alongside Tom in customer meetings, vendor discussions, and industry organizations for more than 15 years. Tom’s leadership, industry relationships, values, and commitment to independent retailers make him an outstanding addition to the Arett team.”
“I am excited to build upon my longstanding business relationship with the Chesbrough family and look forward to the tremendous opportunities for growth throughout the Western region,” said Medhurst.
Medhurst will work closely with fourth-generation owners Noah and Adam Chesbrough, along with the Arett Leadership Team, to continue expanding Arett’s West business, strengthen vendor and customer partnerships, recruit and develop additional West sales and support personnel, and build the infrastructure, leadership, and team necessary to support the company’s long-term growth strategy throughout the region.
For media inquiries, please contact Kelley Williamson, Director of Marketing, at 800-395-6009, ext. 226 or kwilliamson@greensmith.com.
About Arett Sales
Arett Sales is a fourth-generation, family-owned distributor of lawn & garden, outdoor living, home, holiday, and birding products, proudly serving independent retailers and regional chains since 1951. Headquartered in Pennsauken, New Jersey, with distribution centers in Connecticut, Ohio, and California, Arett provides retailers across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and West Coast with industry-leading brands, exclusive private label products, merchandising support, marketing services, and exceptional customer service. Through its divisions—including Greensmith Marketing, Good Tidings Holiday Merchandise, Good Prod Professional Horticulture, and Terra Verde private brands—Arett helps retailers grow and succeed in an ever-evolving marketplace. Learn more at Arett.com.
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