After 19 years of service with Exmark, Daryn Walters, vice president, will retire. The move is made effective April 18.
Greg Janey, vice president, contractor and residential, of The Toro Company, says Walters’ passion for the Exmark brand and its customers has been key to the company’s profitable growth and market share leadership.
“I am grateful for Daryn’s partnership, leadership and his numerous contributions to the success of our Landscapes and Contractor business,” Janey says. “Daryn’s focus on fostering trusted relationships has been integral to creating alignment with other TTC businesses, and expanding distribution channels for Exmark and Spartan. Please join me in thanking Daryn for the positive impact he made during his time with TTC, and wishing him well in his retirement.”
Walters’ career began following completion of his undergraduate studies at Florida State University in 1989. After co-founding, then exiting a business in the technology sector, he held a variety of other leadership roles in the marketing and technology space.
In late-2006, Walters joined the Exmark team while also pursuing a master's degree at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
In 2018, Walters was promoted to general manager. He oversaw plenty of new product introductions, including battery-powered and autonomous mowers. Walters was an important part of the acquisition and integration of L.T. Rich products, which included the Z-Spray line, as well as the successful launch of the Z Turf Equipment brand of lawn care machines. In 2021, Walters helped with the acquisition of Spartan and its related brands. He was promoted to vice president, Exmark and Spartan later that year.
In 2024, Walters led a significant expansion of the Exmark distribution network through a new partnership with Texas Outdoor Power Equipment. He considers this collaboration one of the proudest achievements of his career.
Walters was a steadfast supporter of Exmark’s long-standing commitment to giving back to the Beatrice community in a variety of ways. These included equipment donations, green space enhancement grants, Exmark Big Rock project grants, fundraising through the United Way, and more.
Walters credits his wife, Katie, for being the backbone of the family, and his strongest supporter throughout his career. Following retirement, Walters and his wife plan to relocate to Florida to be closer to family and enjoy a much deserved break.
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Exmark Director, Marketing and Customer Care, Jamie Briggs will serve as the interim general manager for Exmark and Spartan as The Toro Company identifies the next leader for the companies.
