Scotts Miracle-Gro names new senior vps

Scotts Miracle-Gro has promoted Jeff Garascia, Ph.D., and Pete Supron to senior vp positions.

As senior vp-global research and development, Garascia will oversee the company’s research and development organization, with responsibilities for global portfolio management and global quality assurance. He joined the company in 2005 and has held positions with Smith & Hawken and Supply Chain Strategy integration. Previously, he was with Booz Allen Hamilton and General Motors.

Supron will direct purchasing for the entire Scotts Miracle-Gro organization as senior vp-global purchasing. He joined the company in 1998 and has served in planning and corporate development and finance. Previously, Supron was with Cooper Industries in strategic planning.