George Altgelt Owner & CEO

George Altgelt is Founder and President of Geo Growers, LLC, a landscape supply company which started in February 1995. Geo Growers quickly became known for its high-performance quality soil blends that are science based. The company he founded has become the go-to source and knowledge base for ecologically based landscape, garden and food production systems. George has presented the latest research on the role of trace minerals within living systems and biologically based agriculture.

George Altgelt Owner & CEO

George Altgelt Owner & CEO

George Altgelt is Founder and President of Geo Growers, LLC, a landscape supply company which started in February 1995. Geo Growers quickly became known for its high-performance quality soil blends that are science based. The company he founded has become the go-to source and knowledge base for ecologically based landscape, garden and food production systems. George has presented the latest research on the role of trace minerals within living systems and biologically based agriculture.

George was born in Hallettsville, Texas, within a farming and ranch environment where his roots were firmly established in agriculture. He attended the premiere college preparatory school, Schreiner Institute, in Kerrville, Texas. He went on to attend college at the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied cellular and molecular biology. He became a business entrepreneur and consultant in soil fertility services.

In the past George was a frequent guest on KLRU’s “Central Texas Gardner” hosted by Tom Spencer. Currently he enjoys being a guest host on “It’s About Your Health” for Logos Radio Network’s weekly show. Occasionally he is a guest on Patrick Timpone’s “One Radio Network.” He is a featured keynote speaker in the annual Awesmic City Expo at Palmer Events Center. He appeared on the Channel Austin TV Series “A TIME TO LEARN” which was a children’s introduction to the importance of soil. Among the most prestigious speaking engagements was at the Thompson Conference Center facility for U.T. Alumni lecture series. The talk was titled, “Molecular Realities of Biological Systems.” In addition, George has editorials in certain local newspapers and magazine columns.

Other engagements include Home Owner’s Associations, Landscape Councils, Organic Gardening groups, Zilker Park Botanical groups and many others.

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The staff

The staff

The success of a company relies on the strength of its employees and the strength of employees relies on the strength of their employers. Geo Growers is a great place to work and it shows through our employees. We are committed to providing a safe and positive work environment for all our employees. Happy well cared for our employees means happy well cared for customers. We are always looking to expand our staff with exceptional work ethic and positivity.