SOLitude Lake Management announces new hires

SOLitude Lake Management, an industry leader in lake and pond management, fisheries management and related environmental services for the eastern United States, recently welcomed Jason Luce, Trent Nelson, and Shane Thomas.

Jason Luce is a lake management scientist, fisheries and wildlife scientist, and North American Lake Management Society-accredited certified lake manager candidate. Luce received one of the first master of science degrees in lake management from SUNY Oneonta, along with recent SOLitude hire Derek Johnson. Luce also holds a bachelor of science degree in biology from Cazenovia College in upstate New York. He will be primarily serving clients throughout SOLitude’s northern territory to include Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Trent Nelson is an aquatic specialist and brings 12 years of golf course industry knowledge through his experiences as an assistant superintendent. Nelson holds a bachelor of science in turfgrass science, with a minor in biological sciences from North Carolina State University and is a certified pesticide applicator for aquatics, turf and ornamentals and public health, and a certified stormwater BMP inspector. Nelson will be serving clients and helping to further expand SOLitude’s footprint throughout North and South Carolina.

Shane Thomas is an aquatic specialist and will be responsible for developing new relationships for SOLitude, primarily throughout southeastern Virginia. Thomas's 16-year background in both corporate and nonprofit settings provides a perspective that will be invaluable to the organization and clientele. Thomas holds a bachelor of science degree from Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Va.

“As our client base rapidly expands, we will continue to hire experienced and degreed professionals, such as Jason and Trent, to fulfill and exceed customer demands,” said Kevin Tucker, owner. “And Shane's business development experience in providing solutions that work will allow more people to benefit from and understand the importance of properly managing water quality and delicate aquatic resources. We gladly welcome all three professionals to our team.”

Learn more about SOLitude Lake Management and purchase products at www.solitudelakemanagement.com.