Press Release



For Immediate Release

04/15/2025

Les Evans Promoted to Lead DRAMMWater, Al Zylstra to Retire in July

Contact:
Kurt Becker
920/645.6417

Jessica Reinhardt
920/645.6421


Manitowoc, WI- The Dramm Corporation is thrilled to announce that Les Evans has been promoted to lead the DRAMMwater Business Segment of the Dramm Corporation. Les first joined Dramm in 2009 after more than a decade working with several other industry-leading companies. As our first Northeastern US Technical Representative, Les helped build the territory and our current Commercial Products sales structure. After a brief stint away with a waste-management startup, Les returned to work on the DRAMMwater team. Covering a range of responsibilities from regional sales to managing system engineering, Les has helped establish DRAMMwater as a leader in Complete Water Management for the horticultural industry.

Les will be replacing Al Zylstra who will be retiring in July 2025. Al was instrumental in building DRAMMwater, joining Dramm at the segment's inception in 2010. Over the past 15 years, Al has led DRAMMwater through its growth, building the business unit from scratch and leading the team as it grew. After retirement, Al will remain with Dramm on a consulting contract as our DRAMMwater Emeritus Manager, working on special projects but spending considerably more time on his boat. We wish Al the best as he shifts his focus to more leisurely pursuits.

The Dramm Corporation has produced quality products and solutions for growers for over 75 years. Founded in 1941 with the invention of the 400AL Waterbreaker, the Dramm Corporation continues to innovate to help its customers flourish. The tradition of innovation and service continues as Dramm now offers complete irrigation and water management design.


Press Release



For Immediate Release

04/15/2025

Les Evans Promoted to Lead DRAMMWater, Al Zylstra to Retire in July

Contact:
Kurt Becker
920/645.6417

Jessica Reinhardt
920/645.6421


Manitowoc, WI- The Dramm Corporation is thrilled to announce that Les Evans has been promoted to lead the DRAMMwater Business Segment of the Dramm Corporation. Les first joined Dramm in 2009 after more than a decade working with several other industry-leading companies. As our first Northeastern US Technical Representative, Les helped build the territory and our current Commercial Products sales structure. After a brief stint away with a waste-management startup, Les returned to work on the DRAMMwater team. Covering a range of responsibilities from regional sales to managing system engineering, Les has helped establish DRAMMwater as a leader in Complete Water Management for the horticultural industry.

Les will be replacing Al Zylstra who will be retiring in July 2025. Al was instrumental in building DRAMMwater, joining Dramm at the segment's inception in 2010. Over the past 15 years, Al has led DRAMMwater through its growth, building the business unit from scratch and leading the team as it grew. After retirement, Al will remain with Dramm on a consulting contract as our DRAMMwater Emeritus Manager, working on special projects but spending considerably more time on his boat. We wish Al the best as he shifts his focus to more leisurely pursuits.

The Dramm Corporation has produced quality products and solutions for growers for over 75 years. Founded in 1941 with the invention of the 400AL Waterbreaker, the Dramm Corporation continues to innovate to help its customers flourish. The tradition of innovation and service continues as Dramm now offers complete irrigation and water management design.