Over the past 30 years, Hummert International has grown to establish business in all 50 states, export products to 70 foreign countries, and expand its extensive catalog to more than 32,000 horticulture product and equipment offerings. In late 2019, Jim Duever, a 25-year employee and Vice President of Hummert, was promoted to President after Sonny’s decision to step aside as Chairman of the Board.
As 2020 began, the world was met with a challenge unlike anything Hummert International had seen throughout its 88-year past. As the traditionally busy Spring was met with instability and uncertainty, Hummert International lost the individual who, for the past 46 years, was instrumental in building the company into what it is today, with the passing of Sonny Hummert in May 2020.
Today, Hummert International remains family-oriented and fourth generational, with Sonny’s daughter, Julie, and Pete’s son, Jason, who are a part of the 60 person staff that operate out of our Earth City, MO and Topeka, KS warehouses. We continue to stand as a leader in horticulture product knowledge and world class customer service that is unparalleled in the industry. We realize, now more than ever, that having a reliable source for supply distribution is key to keeping your business operations running smoothly. With expertise today’s growers can rely on, Hummert International is proud to serve the greater growing community.