Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply expanded into the Midwest by opening its first three locations in Illinois and Indiana.

Ewing now has operational stores in Elgin, Ill., and Crown Point, Ind., with a West Chicago, Ill., location opening soon.

“Landscape and green industry customers throughout the Midwest will soon experience the high-quality service and robust product offerings all Ewing customers expect,” said Douglas W. York, Ewing’s president and CEO. “With a solid and close-knit team in place, I’m excited to introduce the Ewing family and culture to customers in these markets.”

Leading Ewing’s efforts in this new market, Dale Nieuwbeerta has joined the company as vice president of its Great Lakes Division. With more than 25 years of experience in the green industry, Nieuwbeerta has led growth, sales and operations efforts for distributors in the Midwest regions. He will leverage his skills and knowledge to support Ewing’s expansion efforts in these markets, further extending the company’s nationwide footprint.

“It’s a humbling honor and privilege to be part of such an outstanding team of people at Ewing,” Nieuwbeerta said. “Speaking on behalf of the Great Lakes team, we are all excited about our future together and providing excellent customer service throughout the region.”

Prior to joining Ewing, Nieuwbeerta held area manager roles in Illinois, Indiana, northern and western Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Missouri. He also has experience as a director of national and international accounts, including in the military and golf industries.