Who We Are

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With our widespread network of sod farms, covering thousands of acres and a range of hardiness zones and soil types, SodStar grows more turfgrass varieties than any other sod grower in the Carolinas or Virginia. Our all-encompassing roster includes traditional cultivars for turf managers wishing to stick to the tried-and-true, as well as newer next-generation grasses, for those seeking improved performance and aesthetic characteristics. No matter what type of site you manage — golf course, sports field, lawn/landscape, commercial property, park, cemetery or roadside right-of-way — we have your best turfgrass solution.

SodStar’s branded, high-performance varieties have been thoroughly tested in research trials, with proven qualities that deliver dependable results. And all of our cultivars are grown under rigorous certification protocols, ensuring the genetic purity and integrity of whichever turfgrass you select.

Equally important, our advanced routing system fast-tracks your order for rapid delivery even on short notice. Upon delivery confirmation and routing, we email to you a delivery notification with the expected arrival time and a link to a GPS system where you can track exactly where your sod is in route.

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What We Believe

  • Our Purpose

    Empower people to fulfill their passion.

  • Our Mission

    To cultivate a competitive edge by producing superior products delivered with world class service on demand.

  • Our Vision

    To be a world leader in growing people, empowering passion and delivering expertise to build legacies that last generations.

  • Our Core Values

    Safety. Integrity. Quality. Servicehood. Drive.

Leadership Team

Charles Harris

Charles Harris

Chief Executive Officer, Co-founder

I am passionate about

Helping people reach their potential and Wake Forest.

Clark Wooten

Clark Wooten

Chief Operating Officer, Co-founder

I am passionate about

Providing opportunities for people to expand and flourish.

Brook Totten-Lancaster

Brook Totten-Lancaster

Vice President of Business Operations

I am passionate about

Achieving efficient solutions in a collaborative environment.

Jennifer Hillard

Jennifer Hillard

Vice President of People and Culture

I am passionate about

Creating positive environments where people can thrive, music and family.

Kelly Edmundson

Kelly Edmundson

Finance Director

I am passionate about

People, puppies, and The Pack. Go State!

Melvin Thomas

Melvin Thomas

Business Development Director

I am passionate about

Helping people grow, family, gardening and grilling.

Houston Wooten

Houston Wooten

Vice President of Farm Operations

I am passionate about

Cultivating top quality teams and products.

Steve Barnes

Steve Barnes

Vice President of Sales and Marketing

I am passionate about

Helping people develop and improving business performance through sound process management.

Mark Harris

Mark Harris

Specialty Turf/Research and Development Director

I am passionate about

Producing high quality sod and the Carolina Panthers.

Celia Richards

Celia Richards

Business Administration Director

I am passionate about

My Faith, my Family, and serving/supporting our organization and each team member.

Jared Garbett

Jared Garbett

Safety, Compliance and Risk Director

I am passionate about

My family and the outdoors, and professionally cultivating a safe work environment through education and empowerment.

Jason Pottorf

Jason Pottorf

Transportation and Logistics Director

I am passionate about

Optimizing transportation and logistics, supporting my team, and valuing my family and faith.