Ron Griggs
About Ron Griggs
Ron Griggs serves as the National Account Manager for Walmart at Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc., where he has worked since 2015. He has over 20 years of experience in account management and supply chain execution, specializing in retail relationships and water conservation products.
Work at Orbit
Ron Griggs has served as the National Account Manager for Walmart at Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc. since 2015. In this role, he specializes in managing relationships with major retail accounts, particularly Walmart. His focus includes promoting low volume and micro irrigation products, aligning with the company's commitment to water conservation. Griggs has played a significant role in expanding Orbit Irrigation's product reach to over 40 countries, leveraging his extensive experience in account leadership.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position at Orbit, Ron Griggs held various roles in different companies. He worked at Superior Industries as an Account Manager and in Customer Marketing from 1997 to 2004. Following that, he served as a Supply Chain Analyst at Del Monte Foods from 2004 to 2007. Griggs also worked at Hanesbrands Inc. as Senior Manager of Retail Operations and Planning from 2008 to 2010, and at Eastman Outdoors as Supply Chain Manager for Walmart and Mass from 2011 to 2015. His career also includes a role as Manager of CPFR at Coty Beauty from 2007 to 2008 and Sales at Crown Packaging Corp. from 1995 to 1997.
Education and Expertise
Ron Griggs studied at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from 1986 to 1991. He also attended NWACC, where he studied Analytics and achieved a Marketing Analyst Certification from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, he completed his general education at El Dorado High School from 1982 to 1996. Griggs possesses over 20 years of experience in account leadership and supply chain execution, which underpins his expertise in managing retail accounts.
Specialization in Retail Account Management
Ron Griggs specializes in managing relationships with major retail accounts, particularly focusing on Walmart. His expertise includes a strong emphasis on water conservation through the promotion of low volume and micro irrigation products. This specialization aligns with current trends in sustainable practices within the irrigation industry, showcasing his commitment to environmental responsibility while driving business growth.