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Who We Are

SodStar has a widespread network of sod farms, covering thousands of acres across the Southeast and a range of hardiness zones and soil types. We grow next generation turfgrass varieties under a strict, certified production protocol to ensure a quality, true-to-type product for the end user. 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.

Equally important, our advanced routing system fast-tracks your order for rapid delivery even on short notice. Upon delivery confirmation and routing, we email 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.

Our History

SodStar was originally established in 2002 under the brand name “Buy Sod” and thrived on its unwavering commitment to producing top-quality, certified sod varieties. Over the years, it evolved into a multi-state agribusiness with improved sod varieties spanning thousands of acres. Our turfgrass expertise has been sought after by professionals in the landscape, golf, and athletic field market segments across the Southeast. To further bolster our mission of sustained growth and delivering unparalleled service, the SodStar brand was introduced in 2016, initially focusing on the transportation and logistics facet of the business. Now, SodStar Pro continues to prove itself as the professional’s source. 

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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.

Information on Certifications

SodStar Pro’s branded, high-performance varieties have been thoroughly tested in research trials, with proven qualities that deliver dependable results. All of our cultivars are grown under rigorous certification protocols, ensuring the genetic purity and integrity of whichever turfgrass you select. SodStar Pro proudly conforms to blue tag certification standards. Blue tag certification confirms the sod purchased is true-to-type, and contains no alternative grass varieties, perennial grasses, or noxious weeds at the time of inspection. Before a field can even be considered for Blue Tag Certification, it must meet stringent pre-planting specifications, and after the turfgrass is grown, it must undergo inspection three times a year by third-party assessors. 

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

Operations Analytics Director

I am passionate about

Achieving efficient solutions in a collaborative environment.

Jennifer Hillard

Jennifer Hillard

People and Culture Director

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

Business Operations Director

I am passionate about

Cultivating top quality teams and products.

Steve Barnes

Steve Barnes

Sales Director

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

Celia Richards

Executive Administrator

I am passionate about

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