McHutchison has hired Don Golema as a Southern California sales representative
July 23, 2026 | 2 min to read
Naperville, Ill. – McHutchison, a leading U.S. horticultural distributor serving North American greenhouse and nursery markets, has added Don Golema as its new Southern California sales representative.
He has more than a decade of experience in business development and enterprise account management across the precision agriculture and emerging technology sectors. Most recently, Golema supported the horticulture lighting segment with Philips Lighting and Signify, where he worked closely with growers and industry partners to advance innovative solutions for horticulture production.
“What stands out the most about Don is his authentic and engaging approach to business,” said Ken Turrentine, President of McHutchison. “He is known for building strong relationships, leading with integrity and maintaining a genuine curiosity about both customers and the industry. His collaborative style and passion for horticulture make him an excellent addition to our team.”
Golema recently started with the company although many people in the horticultural industry have already met him as the McHutchison team just toured numerous southern gardens in Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina. The trip allowed him the opportunity to meet vendors, learn the business and get acquainted with many customers and team members right away.
Working at McHutchison, he will be based in Santa Barbara, California.
Golema is a proud graduate of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale where he earned a bachelor’s degree in project management.
About McHutchison
Founded in 1902, McHutchison was built on service, quality and dependability. McHutchison provides service-oriented wholesale distribution of plants and related products in North America. The most important resource is its dedicated staff, which provides tailored business solutions that drive growth and value for customers and suppliers. Extensive experience and creative thinking ensure that McHutchison purveys the best suppliers and most sustainable solutions to build any business.
The company’s web shop provides online access where customers can select horticultural materials ranging from tissue culture and unrooted cuttings to pre-finished annuals and finished material including perennials, trees and shrubs along with supplies. McHutchison takes pride in maintaining the company’s vision filled with growth and opportunities while staying true to an unwavering commitment to distribute the best quality products and services.