Celebrating our people. Recognizing our progress. Finishing the season strong.

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Employee of the Year: Cancun Bound!

Our very own Kelly Hattery, 2025 Employee of the Year, is enjoying a well-deserved vacation in beautiful Cancun, Mexico! After a year of dedication, teamwork and going above and beyond, a little poolside relaxation is certainly in order. Kelly, enjoy every minute of that sunshine. The rest of us back in Ohio will try not to be too jealous!

New Customers: Goal Crushed!

As of October 12, new-customer sales reached $1,757,424 against a $1,380,000 goal – 127% of goal and $377,424 ahead! North Canton leads with $363,347, while Avon, Valley View, Hudson and Strongsville have also surpassed their goals. Congratulations to every team turning first-time visitors into Kurtz Bros. customers!

The Dirt on Soil & Mulch

SOIL: 131,792 yards sold as of October 14. Avon reached 154% of its individual goal, with Akron, Broadview and Willowick also exceeding theirs.

MULCH: 188,628 yards sold against a 220,272-yard goal (about 86%). Akron and Broadview have both exceeded their individual targets. Keep asking customers about their remaining fall projects!

Answering the Call

From September 24 through October 12, stores answered 4,000 of 4,145 calls – a 96.5% answer rate, beating our 95% target! North Canton, Avon and Strongsville were all above 99%. Thank you for staying focused on service even when the day gets busy.

Where We Can Still Grow

Hardscape sales totaled $1,798,791 against a $2,203,996 goal. Avon is at 118% of goal and Hudson at 110%. Miscellaneous sales are $2,006,214 against a $2,420,642 goal (83%). Every add-on recommendation, customer follow-up and well-merchandised display matters.

Let’s finish the year with clean yards, accurate inventory, strong customer relationships and the teamwork that makes Kurtz Bros. special!